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Courier-Mail
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Australia crush West Indies in T20 as Green, Inglis shine in run chase
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Cameron Green broke his bat hitting one of his four sixes over the scoreboard at Sabina Park and Josh Inglis brought up his 50 with a shot which landed on a grandstand roof as the Australian duo blasted the West Indian bowlers to deliver a second-straight T20 win in Jamaica. Matt Kuhnemann became a three-format player on his T20 debut as a spin plan brought the home team undone despite another worrying failure from Glenn Maxwell who replaced dumped dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order. After first-gamer Mitch Owen blasted the tourists to victory on Monday, Wednesday was debutant Kuhnemann's turn and the left-arm tweaker went for just 13 runs off three of his overs, and 20 off another, opening the bowling on debut, as spinners took five wickets from 11 of the 20 overs sent down. Adam Zampa snared three wickets and Maxwell two to limit the home team to 8-172, despite three Australian dropped catches. Roston Chase was bowled by Adam Zampa. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) Maxwell, who was promoted to open, failed to get going, again, and his recent returns for the Australian T20 team - just two scores above 40 in his past 14 innings - could possibly cast doubt over his sport after the emergence of Owen who can bat and bowl. But his early dismissal for just 12, and captain Mitch Marsh's exit brought Green and Inglis together on a turning pitch which wasn't without its challenges. The WA pair played and missed a few times but also swatted nine sixes in a 131-run partnership, a new record, which powered the tourists to an eight-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead, reaching their target with 28 balls to spare. Inglis finished unbeaten on 78 of fjust 33 balls while Green, who belted 51 in the opening game, added 56 off 32 balls to his series total. Inglis brought up his 50 off just 22 balls, reaching his milestone with a six which hit the grandstand roof and dribbled down into the gutter, forcing a quick break in play. Cameron Green (L) and Josh Inglis (R) put on a huge partnership. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) He was dropped on 60 after skying a pull shot, one of a handful of dropped catches shared between the two teams, and Green hit the next ball for six to pile on the pain. Earlier, Maxwell gave Shimron Hetmyer a send-off after claiming his wicket the ball following a DRS review denied by 'umpire's call' . 'It only cost me one ball,' he screamed twice. He finished with 2-15, but his 10-ball struggle with the bat was more telling, with Owen, who wasn;t required to bat in his second game after making a half-century on debut, looming as another potential opening option for the Australians with three games in the series to go. Matt Kuhnemann was given his T20 cap from fellow spinner Adam Zampa. Tama BIDING HIS TIME Kuhnemann had been rolling his arm over in the nets as part of the Australian squad for more than six weeks before getting his call-up in Jamaica. The left-arm spinner had been unused squad member for last month's World Test Championship final, the three Tests against the West Indies and missed the series opening T20 as well. But the 28-year-old added his T20 cap to his ODI and Test appearances for Australia, giving him a stat in all three forms. All of his international appearances have, however, come overseas. Andre Russell receives his retirement award at Sabina Park. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) BYE BYE DRE As Kuhnemann played his first T20, West Indian superstar Andre Russell played his last having decided to end his international career at his home ground in Kingston. Russell, who has made some stunning Big Bash cameos, went out with a bang too, blasting four sixes in a 15-ball innings of 36 as he signed off. The all-rounder played 142 matches for the West Indies, including a solitary Test in 2010, and remains a box-office drawcard in T20 tournaments around the world. Originally published as Josh Inglis and Cameron Green swatted nine sixes and a record partnership in huge Australian win in the West Indies.
West Australian
12 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green swatted nine sixes and a record partnership in huge Australian win in the West Indies.
Cameron Green broke his bat hitting one of his four sixes over the scoreboard at Sabina Park and Josh Inglis brought up his 50 with a shot which landed on a grandstand roof as the Australian duo blasted the West Indian bowlers to deliver a second-straight T20 win in Jamaica. Matt Kuhnemann became a three-format player on his T20 debut as a spin plan brought the home team undone despite another worrying failure from Glenn Maxwell who replaced dumped dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order. Cricket In-Article Head to head CAPI After first-gamer Mitch Owen blasted the tourists to victory on Monday, Wednesday was debutant Kuhnemann's turn and the left-arm tweaker went for just 13 runs off three of his overs, and 20 off another, opening the bowling on debut, as spinners took five wickets from 11 of the 20 overs sent down. Adam Zampa snared three wickets and Maxwell two to limit the home team to 8-172, despite three Australian dropped catches. Maxwell, who was promoted to open, failed to get going, again, and his recent returns for the Australian T20 team - just two scores above 40 in his past 14 innings - could possibly cast doubt over his sport after the emergence of Owen who can bat and bowl. But his early dismissal for just 12, and captain Mitch Marsh's exit brought Green and Inglis together on a turning pitch which wasn't without its challenges. The WA pair played and missed a few times but also swatted nine sixes in a 131-run partnership, a new record, which powered the tourists to an eight-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead, reaching their target with 28 balls to spare. Inglis finished unbeaten on 78 of fjust 33 balls while Green, who belted 51 in the opening game, added 56 off 32 balls to his series total. Inglis brought up his 50 off just 22 balls, reaching his milestone with a six which hit the grandstand roof and dribbled down into the gutter, forcing a quick break in play. He was dropped on 60 after skying a pull shot, one of a handful of dropped catches shared between the two teams, and Green hit the next ball for six to pile on the pain. Earlier, Maxwell gave Shimron Hetmyer a send-off after claiming his wicket the ball following a DRS review denied by 'umpire's call' . 'It only cost me one ball,' he screamed twice. He finished with 2-15, but his 10-ball struggle with the bat was more telling, with Owen, who wasn;t required to bat in his second game after making a half-century on debut, looming as another potential opening option for the Australians with three games in the series to go. BIDING HIS TIME Kuhnemann had been rolling his arm over in the nets as part of the Australian squad for more than six weeks before getting his call-up in Jamaica. The left-arm spinner had been unused squad member for last month's World Test Championship final, the three Tests against the West Indies and missed the series opening T20 as well. But the 28-year-old added his T20 cap to his ODI and Test appearances for Australia, giving him a stat in all three forms. All of his international appearances have, however, come overseas. BYE BYE DRE As Kuhnemann played his first T20, West Indian superstar Andre Russell played his last having decided to end his international career at his home ground in Kingston. Russell, who has made some stunning Big Bash cameos, went out with a bang too, blasting four sixes in a 15-ball innings of 36 as he signed off. The all-rounder played 142 matches for the West Indies, including a solitary Test in 2010, and remains a box-office drawcard in T20 tournaments around the world.
Perth Now
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussie duo blast record haul in T20 win
Cameron Green broke his bat hitting one of his four sixes over the scoreboard at Sabina Park and Josh Inglis brought up his 50 with a shot which landed on a grandstand roof as the Australian duo blasted the West Indian bowlers to deliver a second-straight T20 win in Jamaica. Matt Kuhnemann became a three-format player on his T20 debut as a spin plan brought the home team undone despite another worrying failure from Glenn Maxwell who replaced dumped dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order. Cricket In-Article Head to head CAPI After first-gamer Mitch Owen blasted the tourists to victory on Monday, Wednesday was debutant Kuhnemann's turn and the left-arm tweaker went for just 13 runs off three of his overs, and 20 off another, opening the bowling on debut, as spinners took five wickets from 11 of the 20 overs sent down. Adam Zampa snared three wickets and Maxwell two to limit the home team to 8-172, despite three Australian dropped catches. Maxwell, who was promoted to open, failed to get going, again, and his recent returns for the Australian T20 team - just two scores above 40 in his past 14 innings - could possibly cast doubt over his sport after the emergence of Owen who can bat and bowl. But his early dismissal for just 12, and captain Mitch Marsh's exit brought Green and Inglis together on a turning pitch which wasn't without its challenges. The WA pair played and missed a few times but also swatted nine sixes in a 131-run partnership, a new record, which powered the tourists to an eight-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead, reaching their target with 28 balls to spare. Inglis finished unbeaten on 78 of fjust 33 balls while Green, who belted 51 in the opening game, added 56 off 32 balls to his series total. Inglis brought up his 50 off just 22 balls, reaching his milestone with a six which hit the grandstand roof and dribbled down into the gutter, forcing a quick break in play. He was dropped on 60 after skying a pull shot, one of a handful of dropped catches shared between the two teams, and Green hit the next ball for six to pile on the pain. Earlier, Maxwell gave Shimron Hetmyer a send-off after claiming his wicket the ball following a DRS review denied by 'umpire's call' . 'It only cost me one ball,' he screamed twice. He finished with 2-15, but his 10-ball struggle with the bat was more telling, with Owen, who wasn;t required to bat in his second game after making a half-century on debut, looming as another potential opening option for the Australians with three games in the series to go. Matt Kuhnemann was given his T20 cap from fellow spinner Adam Zampa. Tama Credit: Supplied BIDING HIS TIME Kuhnemann had been rolling his arm over in the nets as part of the Australian squad for more than six weeks before getting his call-up in Jamaica. The left-arm spinner had been unused squad member for last month's World Test Championship final, the three Tests against the West Indies and missed the series opening T20 as well. But the 28-year-old added his T20 cap to his ODI and Test appearances for Australia, giving him a stat in all three forms. All of his international appearances have, however, come overseas. BYE BYE DRE As Kuhnemann played his first T20, West Indian superstar Andre Russell played his last having decided to end his international career at his home ground in Kingston. Russell, who has made some stunning Big Bash cameos, went out with a bang too, blasting four sixes in a 15-ball innings of 36 as he signed off. The all-rounder played 142 matches for the West Indies, including a solitary Test in 2010, and remains a box-office drawcard in T20 tournaments around the world.
West Australian
21 hours ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Mid West-Gascoyne leaders from Exmouth, Geraldton and Mingenew recognised at WA Local Government Awards
Local government champions from the Mid West and Gascoyne were among 40 individuals and councils recognised at this year's WA Local Government Association Awards. Hosted at the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth and supported by the State Government, the event celebrated the efforts of elected members, officers and local governments that go above and beyond for their communities. Shire of Mingenew president Gary Cosgrove and Shire of Perenjori chief executive Paul Anderson were awarded an Eminent Service Award, which honours individuals who have shown outstanding leadership and long-standing commitment to local government. The City of Greater Geraldton and the Shire of Exmouth were also awarded WALGA RoadWise Recognised Awards for their ongoing efforts to promote road safety. WALGA president and Morawa shire president Karen Chappel said the awards were a chance to acknowledge the people who gave so much to the sector. 'The annual WALGA Local Government Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and lasting contributions made by Elected Members, Local Governments, and Officers to their communities,' she said. 'Local governments are highly accountable to the communities they represent, and our 2025 recipients embody the dedication and hard work undertaken by the sector each and every day to positively contribute to the wellbeing of their communities.'Congratulations to everyone who was recognised for their efforts.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Pauline Hanson and One Nation colleagues turn their backs on Acknowledgement of Country inside Parliament - as she makes a surprising nomination for Senate leader
wasted no time stirring controversy as Parliament resumed, turning her back during the Senate 's Acknowledgement of Country ceremony on day one. The One Nation leader was joined in protest by her colleagues Malcolm Roberts and newly elected senators Warwick Stacey (NSW) and Tyron Whitten (WA). Hanson has long railed against Welcome to Country ceremonies, labelling them 'unnecessary' and 'divisive.' 'I've made this protest on my own for years, but today, our whole team made it clear: we've had enough of being told we don't belong in our own country,' Hanson said on Tuesday. 'We took this stand because we're listening to Australians, hardworking, decent people who are sick of being lectured to in their own country.' Back in September, the controversial Senator urged Australians to reject the tradition, claiming it excluded non-Indigenous people. 'If they are not to cater to white people, then why are white people constantly subjected to them? These welcomes are based on lies that Australia is not our home. So many people tell me they are just over it,' she said at the time. She also argued the ceremonies had been allowed to 'fester for too long' and should be scrapped from public events entirely. But Hanson's protest wasn't the only curveball she threw. In a surprising twist, the Queensland senator nominated progressive Independent David Pocock to serve as President of the Senate, a political move that left many in the chamber stunned. 'I would like to nominate David Pocock,' Hanson said. Pocock, a former Wallabies captain and senator for the ACT, is known for his strong stance on climate action and progressive reform, often clashing with Hanson's views. Caught off guard, Pocock politely declined the nomination. 'I am very flattered that you would put me forward,' he said. 'I would politely decline the nomination, but thank you.' Ultimately, Labor's Sue Lines was re-elected Senate President, a role she's held since 2022. Though Pocock was once a crucial swing vote during the Albanese government's first term, Labor's bolstered Senate numbers now mean it only needs the Greens' support to pass legislation. Hanson wasn't the only senator making a statement on opening day. Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi held up a pro-Palestine sign during Governor-General Sam Mostyn's address to mark the start of the 48th Parliament. Hanson is no stranger to headline-grabbing stunts. In 2017, she entered the Senate chamber wearing a burqa to push her campaign for banning the religious garment, a move that was widely condemned, including by then-Attorney-General George Brandis, who called it 'appalling.' Parliament returned on Tuesday for the first time since the May 3 election and will sit for two weeks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley are set to face off in their first Question Time on Wednesday.
