Josh Inglis'&nbsp;48-run knock, Pathum Nissanka's 73-run knock and Josh Hazlewood's three-wicket haul were the standout performances as Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the Super Over to win the second T20I of the five-match series here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series and the third T20I will now be played on Tuesday. In the Super Over, Sri Lanka scored just five runs and Australia managed to chase it down.

Chasing 165, Sri Lanka got off to a bad start as the side lost Danushka Gunathilaka (0) on the fifth ball of the innings to Josh Hazlewood.

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In his next over, Hazlewood struck again as he dismissed Avishka Fernando (5). Charith Asalanka (0) was bowled for a duck by Pat Cummins and Sri Lanka was reduced to 25/3 in the fifth over.

Pathum Nissanka kept Sri Lanka in the game with his 73-run knock and he was supported by Dasun Shanaka who scored 34.

In the final over, Maheesh Theekshana scored ten runs from three balls and in the end, the match progressed to a Super Over.

Earlier, Josh Inglis played a 48-run knock as Australia posted 164/6 in the allotted twenty overs. Skipper Aaron Finch scored 25 for Australia and there was no other batter who stayed at the crease for a long haul.

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Ben McDermott (18), Glenn Maxwell (15), Steve Smith (14), Marcus Stoinis (19) all got in but none of them managed to stay at the crease for a long time. In the end, Matthew Wade (13) and Pat Cummins (6) remained unbeaten for the hosts.

For Sri Lanka, Dusmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets each. Brief Scores: Australia 164/6 (Josh Inglis 48, Aaron Finch 25; Dushmantha Chameera 2-30); Sri Lanka 164/8 (Pathum Nissanka 73, Dasun Shanaka 34; Josh Hazlewood 3-22).

Josh Inglis' 48-run knock, Pathum Nissanka's 73-run knock and Josh Hazlewood's three-wicket haul were the standout performances as Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the Super Over to win the second T20I of the five-match series here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Josh Inglis' 48-run knock, Pathum Nissanka's 73-run knock and Josh Hazlewood's three-wicket haul were the standout performances as Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the Super Over to win the second T20I of the five-match series here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series and the third T20I will now be played on Tuesday. In the Super Over, Sri Lanka scored just five runs and Australia managed to chase it down. Chasing 165, Sri Lanka got off to a bad start as the side lost Danushka Gunathilaka (0) on the fifth ball of the innings to Josh Hazlewood. ALSO READ: IPL 2022 mega auction: Faf du Plessis' emotional message for Dhoni's CSK after joining RCB - WATCH In his next over, Hazlewood struck again as he dismissed Avishka Fernando (5). Charith Asalanka (0) was bowled for a duck by Pat Cummins and Sri Lanka was reduced to 25/3 in the fifth over. Pathum Nissanka kept Sri Lanka in the game with his 73-run knock and he was supported by Dasun Shanaka who scored 34. In the final over, Maheesh Theekshana scored ten runs from three balls and in the end, the match progressed to a Super Over. Earlier, Josh Inglis played a 48-run knock as Australia posted 164/6 in the allotted twenty overs. Skipper Aaron Finch scored 25 for Australia and there was no other batter who stayed at the crease for a long haul. ALSO READ: IPL 2022 auction: Will Faf du Plessis be new Royal Challengers Bangalore captain? Ben McDermott (18), Glenn Maxwell (15), Steve Smith (14), Marcus Stoinis (19) all got in but none of them managed to stay at the crease for a long time. In the end, Matthew Wade (13) and Pat Cummins (6) remained unbeaten for the hosts. For Sri Lanka, Dusmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets each. Brief Scores: Australia 164/6 (Josh Inglis 48, Aaron Finch 25; Dushmantha Chameera 2-30); Sri Lanka 164/8 (Pathum Nissanka 73, Dasun Shanaka 34; Josh Hazlewood 3-22).

Josh Inglis and Hazlewood star as Australia beat Sri Lanka in Super Over thriller to clinch 2nd T20I

Australia's borders will reopen to fully vaccinated travellers on February 21, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, lifting arguably the world's tightest and longest-standing pandemic travel restrictions.&nbsp;

"It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia," Morrison said during a media briefing on Monday.

"If you’re double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia."

Australia shut its borders in March 2020 to protect itself against a surging COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
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Since then, Australians have been prevented from leaving, for the most part, and just a few visitors have been granted entry exemptions.

The laws have shattered families, harmed Australia's burgeoning tourism economy, and sparked heated discussions about the country's reputation as a modern, open, and outward-looking society.&nbsp;

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it "greatly welcomed" the move. 
 
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Many industries, including foreign education, will be relieved by the reopening on February 21.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has had some of the tightest border controls in the world.

The government closed the borders in March 2020.

To counteract COVID, it prohibited most foreigners from entering the nation and capped total immigration.

Since December, some overseas students and skilled migrants have been allowed to enter the country.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Australia's borders will reopen to fully vaccinated travellers on February 21, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, lifting arguably the world's tightest and longest-standing pandemic travel restrictions.

Australia's borders will reopen to fully vaccinated travellers on February 21, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, lifting arguably the world's tightest and longest-standing pandemic travel restrictions. "It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia," Morrison said during a media briefing on Monday. "If you’re double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia." Australia shut its borders in March 2020 to protect itself against a surging COVID-19 pandemic. Also read | Indian regulator grants emergency use permission to Sputnik Light Covid vaccine Since then, Australians have been prevented from leaving, for the most part, and just a few visitors have been granted entry exemptions. The laws have shattered families, harmed Australia's burgeoning tourism economy, and sparked heated discussions about the country's reputation as a modern, open, and outward-looking society. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it "greatly welcomed" the move. Also read | This country in Europe becomes the first to make Covid vaccine compulsory Many industries, including foreign education, will be relieved by the reopening on February 21. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has had some of the tightest border controls in the world. The government closed the borders in March 2020. To counteract COVID, it prohibited most foreigners from entering the nation and capped total immigration. Since December, some overseas students and skilled migrants have been allowed to enter the country. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19: Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21

Days-long rallies against COVID-19&nbsp;vaccination&nbsp;mandates&nbsp;picked up in&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;in&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;and&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;on Saturday, with protesters blocking roads and disrupting the life of the countries' capitals.

Several thousand protesters gathered at Canberra's major showgrounds, forcing the cancellation of a popular charity book fair, with organisers saying they opted to put their patrons’ safety first.

In&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand's Wellington, hundreds of demonstrators gathered for a fifth day despite drenching rain. Inspired by truckers' demonstrations in Canada, the protesters have occupied and blocked several streets surrounding the distinctive "Beehive" parliament with their trucks, vans and motorcycles .

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Protests&nbsp;remain relatively small in highly vaccinated&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;and&nbsp;Australia,where overwhelming majority of population supports inoculations. However, the movement has persevered, with rallies occasionally turning violent.

Australia&nbsp;Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged demonstrators to keep their&nbsp;protests&nbsp;peaceful.

"My message to them today is&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;is a free country and they have a right to protest, and I would ask them to do that in a peaceful way and a respectful way," Morrison told reporters in Sydney.

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, speaking at a media conference in Sydney, said the rallies were not going to&nbsp;gain&nbsp;widespread support. "Go home," he told the demonstrators.

Police put up&nbsp;new&nbsp;barriers in Wellington's parliament grounds on Saturday and said they would maintain a strong presence over the weekend.

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New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;media footage showed one person being stretchered from the rally, carried by paramedics and police. No arrest had been made as of midday Saturday, according to the police, who arrested more than 100 people on Thursday.

New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;logged a daily record of 454 community COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

A country of five million people,&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;has reported just under 19,000 confirmed cases and 53 deaths since the pandemic began. About 94% of eligible people are vaccinated, with shots mandatory for some staff in frontline jobs.

The country's borders are still closed, however, with tens of thousands of expatriate&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealanders facing being cut off from families. Many tourism businesses are struggling to stay afloat.

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">In neighbouring&nbsp;Australia, which is opening its borders to tourists later this month, 94% of those aged 16 and over are double-vaccinated, but the country is still battling a wave of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.</div>

There were at least 64 coronavirus-deaths reported across&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;on Saturday.

Days-long rallies against COVID-19 vaccination mandates picked up in numbers in New Zealand and Australia on Saturday, with protesters blocking roads and disrupting the life of the countries' capitals.

Days-long rallies against COVID-19 vaccination mandates picked up in numbers in New Zealand and Australia on Saturday, with protesters blocking roads and disrupting the life of the countries' capitals. Several thousand protesters gathered at Canberra's major showgrounds, forcing the cancellation of a popular charity book fair, with organisers saying they opted to put their patrons’ safety first. In New Zealand's Wellington, hundreds of demonstrators gathered for a fifth day despite drenching rain. Inspired by truckers' demonstrations in Canada, the protesters have occupied and blocked several streets surrounding the distinctive "Beehive" parliament with their trucks, vans and motorcycles . Also read | Eyeing China, United States pledges to step up effort in Indo-Pacific region Protests remain relatively small in highly vaccinated New Zealand and Australia,where overwhelming majority of population supports inoculations. However, the movement has persevered, with rallies occasionally turning violent. Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged demonstrators to keep their protests peaceful. "My message to them today is Australia is a free country and they have a right to protest, and I would ask them to do that in a peaceful way and a respectful way," Morrison told reporters in Sydney. Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, speaking at a media conference in Sydney, said the rallies were not going to gain widespread support. "Go home," he told the demonstrators. Police put up new barriers in Wellington's parliament grounds on Saturday and said they would maintain a strong presence over the weekend. Also read | Ottawa protest: Canada court orders end of trucks' bridge blockade New Zealand media footage showed one person being stretchered from the rally, carried by paramedics and police. No arrest had been made as of midday Saturday, according to the police, who arrested more than 100 people on Thursday. New Zealand logged a daily record of 454 community COVID-19 cases on Saturday. A country of five million people, New Zealand has reported just under 19,000 confirmed cases and 53 deaths since the pandemic began. About 94% of eligible people are vaccinated, with shots mandatory for some staff in frontline jobs. The country's borders are still closed, however, with tens of thousands of expatriate New Zealanders facing being cut off from families. Many tourism businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Watch | 'Relation between India, Australia on a high,' Australian, Indian FM hail bilateral ties In neighbouring Australia, which is opening its borders to tourists later this month, 94% of those aged 16 and over are double-vaccinated, but the country is still battling a wave of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. There were at least 64 coronavirus-deaths reported across Australia on Saturday.

New Zealand, Australia vaccination mandates protests gain in numbers

As a result of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease, Australia officially classified koalas as "endangered" across a vast expanse of its eastern coast on Friday.

Over the last two decades, the koala population in much of eastern Australia has plummeted, leading some conservationists to warn that they are now in peril, moving towards extinction.

According to estimates by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, koala numbers have fallen from 185,000 in 2001 to just 92,000 in 2021.

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It was just a decade ago that the koala, a globally recognised symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, was listed as "vulnerable" on the eastern coast.

Sussan Ley, the environment minister, said she had designated koala populations as "endangered" to offer them a higher level of protection in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.

"We are taking unprecedented action to protect the koala," the minister said, highlighting a recent government promise of Aus$50 million (US$36 million) to protect and recover koala habitats.

Environmental advocates applauded the koala's new status while criticising Australia for not doing enough to protect the species.

"Koalas have gone from no-listing to vulnerable to endangered within a decade. That is a shockingly fast decline," said WWF-Australia conservation scientist Stuart Blanch.

"Today's decision is welcome but it won't stop koalas from sliding towards extinction unless it's accompanied by stronger laws and landholder incentives to protect their forest homes."

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Josey Sharrad, wildlife campaign manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, says that Australia's koalas were already living on a "knife edge" even prior to the devastating "Black Summer" bushfires of 2019-2020 because of land-clearing, drought, disease, car strikes and dog attacks.

"We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national icon," Sharrad said.

"The bushfires were the final straw. This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect critical habitat from development and land-clearing and seriously address the impacts of climate change."

Humane Society International's Alexia Wellbelove stated that if action is not taken, east coast koalas may go extinct by 2050.&nbsp;

"We can't afford any more clearing," she said.

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Research by the Australian Conservation Foundation showed that the federal government had approved clearing more than 25,000 hectares of koala habitat since the species was declared vulnerable a decade ago.

"Australia’s national environment laws are so ineffective they have done little to stem the ongoing destruction of koala habitat in Queensland and NSW since the species was supposedly protected a decade ago," said the foundation's nature campaign manager, Basha Stasak.

"The extinction of koalas does not have to happen," Stasak added.

"We must stop allowing their homes to be bulldozed for mines, new housing estates, agricultural projects and industrial logging."

(With inputs from agencies)

As a result of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease, Australia officially classified koalas as "endangered" across a vast expanse of its eastern coast on Friday.

As a result of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease, Australia officially classified koalas as "endangered" across a vast expanse of its eastern coast on Friday. Over the last two decades, the koala population in much of eastern Australia has plummeted, leading some conservationists to warn that they are now in peril, moving towards extinction. According to estimates by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, koala numbers have fallen from 185,000 in 2001 to just 92,000 in 2021. Also read | Australian authorities charge landowner and moving companies for koala massacre It was just a decade ago that the koala, a globally recognised symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, was listed as "vulnerable" on the eastern coast. Sussan Ley, the environment minister, said she had designated koala populations as "endangered" to offer them a higher level of protection in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland. "We are taking unprecedented action to protect the koala," the minister said, highlighting a recent government promise of Aus$50 million (US$36 million) to protect and recover koala habitats. Environmental advocates applauded the koala's new status while criticising Australia for not doing enough to protect the species. "Koalas have gone from no-listing to vulnerable to endangered within a decade. That is a shockingly fast decline," said WWF-Australia conservation scientist Stuart Blanch. "Today's decision is welcome but it won't stop koalas from sliding towards extinction unless it's accompanied by stronger laws and landholder incentives to protect their forest homes." Also read | Humanity's latest victim: Amid food scarcity, Florida manatees dying in record numbers Josey Sharrad, wildlife campaign manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, says that Australia's koalas were already living on a "knife edge" even prior to the devastating "Black Summer" bushfires of 2019-2020 because of land-clearing, drought, disease, car strikes and dog attacks. "We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national icon," Sharrad said. "The bushfires were the final straw. This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect critical habitat from development and land-clearing and seriously address the impacts of climate change." Humane Society International's Alexia Wellbelove stated that if action is not taken, east coast koalas may go extinct by 2050. "We can't afford any more clearing," she said. Watch | Australia report a dramatic decline in the population of Koalas, designates it as endangered species Research by the Australian Conservation Foundation showed that the federal government had approved clearing more than 25,000 hectares of koala habitat since the species was declared vulnerable a decade ago. "Australia’s national environment laws are so ineffective they have done little to stem the ongoing destruction of koala habitat in Queensland and NSW since the species was supposedly protected a decade ago," said the foundation's nature campaign manager, Basha Stasak. "The extinction of koalas does not have to happen," Stasak added. "We must stop allowing their homes to be bulldozed for mines, new housing estates, agricultural projects and industrial logging." (With inputs from agencies)

Toppled off of 'knife edge': Australia's famous Koala is now an 'endangered' animal

Foreign ministers are convening a crucial meeting in Melbourne with a focus on countering china's expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region and mounting tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict.

Quad reiterates support for a rule-based order during Foreign Ministers' meeting in Melbourne

Australia has reported a dramatic decline in the population of Koalas. As environmentalists lash out at the Australian government, it designates it as an endangered species.

Australia report a dramatic decline in the population of Koalas, designates it as endangered species

Australia has revised its vaccination guidelines countrywide. It is now mandatory to be vaccinated with the third dose to be counted as fully vaccinated.

Australia revises vaccination guidelines: Three doses mandatory for full vaccination

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday.

Inglis will bat at No. 3 but will not keep wicket, with Matthew Wade continuing behind the stumps, Finch added on the eve of the first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Opening batter Ben McDermott joins Inglis as additions to the lineup from November`s victorious Twenty20 World Cup final team. David Warner and Mitch Marsh are being rested.

English-born Inglis, who moved to Australia at the age of 14, was not prolific in the domestic Big Bash League (BBL) season just ended but is rated highly in the Australia camp.

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"He hasn`t got the runs he would have liked throughout the Big Bash as he has done in the past ... so it`s a great opportunity for him," Finch said of the 26-year-old Inglis.

As for McDermott, the leading BBL run-scorer, Finch said he had been "in unbelievable nick so to get him at the top of the order was really crucial for us."

Australia and Sri Lanka will play a five-match series between Friday and Feb. 20 -- two games in Sydney, one in Canberra and two in Melbourne.

Sri Lanka will initially at least be without batter Kusal Mendis nL4N2UJ2BK, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in isolation since Monday.

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday.

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday. Inglis will bat at No. 3 but will not keep wicket, with Matthew Wade continuing behind the stumps, Finch added on the eve of the first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Opening batter Ben McDermott joins Inglis as additions to the lineup from November`s victorious Twenty20 World Cup final team. David Warner and Mitch Marsh are being rested. English-born Inglis, who moved to Australia at the age of 14, was not prolific in the domestic Big Bash League (BBL) season just ended but is rated highly in the Australia camp. ALSO READ: Anderson, Broad omission does not mean the end of them as Three Lions players: Andrew Strauss "He hasn`t got the runs he would have liked throughout the Big Bash as he has done in the past ... so it`s a great opportunity for him," Finch said of the 26-year-old Inglis. As for McDermott, the leading BBL run-scorer, Finch said he had been "in unbelievable nick so to get him at the top of the order was really crucial for us." Australia and Sri Lanka will play a five-match series between Friday and Feb. 20 -- two games in Sydney, one in Canberra and two in Melbourne. Sri Lanka will initially at least be without batter Kusal Mendis nL4N2UJ2BK, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in isolation since Monday.

English-born wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis set for Australia debut against Sri Lanka

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell for a third month in February as higher living costs from petrol to rent undermined finances and overshadowed an easing in coronavirus cases.

Australian consumer sentiment slips in February, higher living costs dent confidence

Pakistan cricket selectors on Wednesday announced 16 players and five reserves for the three Tests against Australia, which will be played in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore.

From the series against Bangladesh, three changes have been made in the national squad. Haris Rauf, who was in the side for South Africa and Zimbabwe Tests in 2021, has returned to replace off-spinner Bilal Asif, while Shan Masood, who last played in New Zealand in the 2020-21 season, has taken over from Abid Ali, who is completing his rehabilitation after being diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Yasir Shah has been added to the reserve pool.

Test players who are not involved in the Pakistan Super League 2022 will assemble in Karachi on Wednesday, February 16, for a training camp that will be held at the National Stadium.

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Chief selector Muhammad Wasim: "We have opted for consistency for the important home series against Australia and changes have only been made where absolutely necessary. This is to give the boys confidence, reward them for their impressive performances in the longer version of the game in 2021 and continue to build the side for the future." These are the best available, most talented, and in-form players in the domestic circuit. I am confident they will put up an impressive performance against a formidable Australia side," he added.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Alu, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood.Reserves: Yasir Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Kamran GhulamPlayer Support Personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (trainer/strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Emmad Ahmed Hameed (media and digital manager), Col (retd) Usman Anwari (security manager), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).

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Pakistan cricket selectors on Wednesday announced 16 players and five reserves for the three Tests against Australia, which will be played in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore.

Pakistan cricket selectors on Wednesday announced 16 players and five reserves for the three Tests against Australia, which will be played in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore. From the series against Bangladesh, three changes have been made in the national squad. Haris Rauf, who was in the side for South Africa and Zimbabwe Tests in 2021, has returned to replace off-spinner Bilal Asif, while Shan Masood, who last played in New Zealand in the 2020-21 season, has taken over from Abid Ali, who is completing his rehabilitation after being diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Yasir Shah has been added to the reserve pool. Test players who are not involved in the Pakistan Super League 2022 will assemble in Karachi on Wednesday, February 16, for a training camp that will be held at the National Stadium. ALSO READ: Ian Chappell terms former cricketers 'PR Machine', backs Pat Cummins and CA amid Justin Langer saga Chief selector Muhammad Wasim: "We have opted for consistency for the important home series against Australia and changes have only been made where absolutely necessary. This is to give the boys confidence, reward them for their impressive performances in the longer version of the game in 2021 and continue to build the side for the future." These are the best available, most talented, and in-form players in the domestic circuit. I am confident they will put up an impressive performance against a formidable Australia side," he added. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Saqlain Mushtaq will continue as head coach for another 12 months, while it also announced the appointments of Shaun Tait as fast bowling coach for 12 months and Mohammad Yousuf as batting coach for the Australia series. Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Alu, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood.Reserves: Yasir Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Kamran GhulamPlayer Support Personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (trainer/strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Emmad Ahmed Hameed (media and digital manager), Col (retd) Usman Anwari (security manager), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur). ALSO READ: 'Australian public is not stupid': Clarke urges Pat Cummins to clear his stand on Langer's shock resignation

Pakistan Test squad announced vs Australia, Shaun Tait appointed as Babar Azam & Co.'s fast bowling coach

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has taken a dig at past cricketers defending Justin Langer, terming them the ex-Australia coach`s `PR machine`.

Langer recently stepped down from his post of Australia`s head coach after the 51-year-old former opener was told by Cricket Australia (CA) that he will get only a fresh six-month contract after his first term expired in June this year.

Chappell voiced his displeasure over the criticism Test skipper Pat Cummins and CA have received from the likes of Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, who were all Langer`s team-mates during his playing days.

Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Chappell said, "It`s easy to lambast Cricket Australia, because they are not very good, and it was only to be expected, their reaction."

"What annoys me is two things; the fact Pat Cummins, who has probably been as honest as you can be in this sort of thing, that he`s copped a bit of a pasting... and the Justin Langer PR machine has been at work, and in a lot of cases that`s been believed," he said.

Chappell said that Cummins, who alongside former Test skipper Tim Paine and white-ball captain Aaron Finch was involved in mediation with Langer and CA last year, should have a say in who coaches Australia next.

Langer reportedly had an uneasy relationship with some players in the squad, and things came to a boil following Australia`s away defeat to Bangladesh in a T20I series last year. The CA management, Paine, Cummins and Finch, among others, had to sit down to resolve the crisis.

"And within reason I think the captain has got to get the coach that he gets on with, and works well with," Chappell added.

Meanwhile, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expressed his doubt over how well Langer coached Australia from a performance perspective. While McCullum praised Langer for his work in restoring public faith in the team following the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, he believes that Langer`s impact on the field has been overstated.

"England are hopeless, so I think anyone that was at the helm in the Ashes, they would have won that," he told SENZ Breakfast. "The T20 World Cup was a really good performance, but aside from that, the performance was just a bit middling for an Australian cricket side."

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has taken a dig at past cricketers defending Justin Langer, terming them the ex-Australia coach`s `PR machine`. Langer recently stepped down from his post of Australia`s head coach after the 51-year-old former opener was told by Cricket Australia (CA) that he will get only a fresh six-month contract after his first term expired in June this year.

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has taken a dig at past cricketers defending Justin Langer, terming them the ex-Australia coach`s `PR machine`. Langer recently stepped down from his post of Australia`s head coach after the 51-year-old former opener was told by Cricket Australia (CA) that he will get only a fresh six-month contract after his first term expired in June this year. Chappell voiced his displeasure over the criticism Test skipper Pat Cummins and CA have received from the likes of Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, who were all Langer`s team-mates during his playing days. Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Chappell said, "It`s easy to lambast Cricket Australia, because they are not very good, and it was only to be expected, their reaction." "What annoys me is two things; the fact Pat Cummins, who has probably been as honest as you can be in this sort of thing, that he`s copped a bit of a pasting... and the Justin Langer PR machine has been at work, and in a lot of cases that`s been believed," he said. Chappell said that Cummins, who alongside former Test skipper Tim Paine and white-ball captain Aaron Finch was involved in mediation with Langer and CA last year, should have a say in who coaches Australia next. Langer reportedly had an uneasy relationship with some players in the squad, and things came to a boil following Australia`s away defeat to Bangladesh in a T20I series last year. The CA management, Paine, Cummins and Finch, among others, had to sit down to resolve the crisis. "And within reason I think the captain has got to get the coach that he gets on with, and works well with," Chappell added. Meanwhile, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expressed his doubt over how well Langer coached Australia from a performance perspective. While McCullum praised Langer for his work in restoring public faith in the team following the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, he believes that Langer`s impact on the field has been overstated. "England are hopeless, so I think anyone that was at the helm in the Ashes, they would have won that," he told SENZ Breakfast. "The T20 World Cup was a really good performance, but aside from that, the performance was just a bit middling for an Australian cricket side."

Ian Chappell terms former cricketers 'PR Machine', backs Pat Cummins and CA amid Justin Langer saga

According to a poll, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval ratings has tumbled to an all-time low before elections. Morrison is facing criticism over his handling of Omicron outbreak.

Australia PM Scott Morrison's approval ratings tumble before elections

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Twenty20 series in Australia, the country`s cricket board said on Tuesday.

Mendis was named in the 20-member squad last month after returning from a suspension imposed for breaching the team`s bio-bubble anti-coronavirus protocols during their tour of England in July.

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"Mendis was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)," the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board said in a statement.

"Mendis is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and placed in isolation since Monday."

The five-match T20 series is set to begin in Sydney on Friday.

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Twenty20 series in Australia, the country`s cricket board said on Tuesday. Mendis was named in the 20-member squad last month after returning from a suspension imposed for breaching the team`s bio-bubble anti-coronavirus protocols during their tour of England in July.

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Twenty20 series in Australia, the country`s cricket board said on Tuesday. Mendis was named in the 20-member squad last month after returning from a suspension imposed for breaching the team`s bio-bubble anti-coronavirus protocols during their tour of England in July. ALSO READ: Sri Lanka tour of Australia: Lankans to play two T20Is in Sydney in revised series schedule "Mendis was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)," the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board said in a statement. "Mendis is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and placed in isolation since Monday." The five-match T20 series is set to begin in Sydney on Friday.

Covid scare in Sri Lankan camp as Kusal Mendis tests positive ahead of Australia T20Is

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to former staffer Brittany Higgins in Parliament, who said she was raped by a male colleague in a minister's office in 2019.

Australian PM Scott Morrison apologises to Brittany Higgins in Parliament

Decreasing carbon dioxide and the atmosphere is a key in the battle to tackle climate change. The main obstacle in that fight is how to plant new trees in a short time in areas that are hard to access. Australia is experimenting with drones to speed up the seed planting process.

Australia is using drones to fight against deforestation and global warming

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the country will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from February 21.

Australia to reopen its borders to double-vaccinated tourists from February 21

Australian deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has now publicly apologized to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison for having called him a hypocrite and a liar in a message that somehow got leaked.

Australian PM Scott Morrison accepts DY PM Barnaby Joyce's apology over 'hypocrite and liar' remark

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week.

Australia, which shut its borders in March of 2020, has been going through a staggered reopening in recent months, allowing in only its citizens and residents, skilled migrants, international students and certain seasonal workers.

In January, Morrison said he hoped international borders could fully reopen before Easter.

His popularity has been sliding in recent months, however, in part reflecting questions about his handling of the Omicron outbreak, and he faces pressure from a federal election that must be called by May.

While the highly transmissible Omicron variant keeps spreading, hospitalisations and deaths have been stabilising, with News Corp newspapers over the weekend quoting unnamed sources as saying that&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;may reopen its borders within two or three weeks.

"We are looking forward to be able to make that decision to open up our borders and welcome visitors back to&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;again as soon as we safely and possibly can," Morrison said on Sunday. "But I really do not believe that that is far away."

The first 2022 sitting of the&nbsp;Australian parliament is to start on Monday and Morrison said that reopening borders to tourists will be addressed "very early on".

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in an interview on the&nbsp;Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Insiders programme on Sunday that the government is "very close" to deciding.

Australia, which has nearly 95% of the eligible population aged 16 and over double-vaccinated against the coronavirus and nearly nine million people with more than two doses, requires all international travellers to be vaccinated or provide evidence of a medical vaccination exemption to enter the country.

As of midday on Sunday, the country's latest daily reports showed 43 coronavirus-related deaths: 28 in New South Wales state, nine in Queensland and six in Victoria.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week. Australia, which shut its borders in March of 2020, has been going through a staggered reopening in recent months, allowing in only its citizens and residents, skilled migrants, international students and certain seasonal workers. In January, Morrison said he hoped international borders could fully reopen before Easter. His popularity has been sliding in recent months, however, in part reflecting questions about his handling of the Omicron outbreak, and he faces pressure from a federal election that must be called by May. While the highly transmissible Omicron variant keeps spreading, hospitalisations and deaths have been stabilising, with News Corp newspapers over the weekend quoting unnamed sources as saying that Australia may reopen its borders within two or three weeks. "We are looking forward to be able to make that decision to open up our borders and welcome visitors back to Australia again as soon as we safely and possibly can," Morrison said on Sunday. "But I really do not believe that that is far away." The first 2022 sitting of the Australian parliament is to start on Monday and Morrison said that reopening borders to tourists will be addressed "very early on". Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in an interview on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Insiders programme on Sunday that the government is "very close" to deciding. Australia, which has nearly 95% of the eligible population aged 16 and over double-vaccinated against the coronavirus and nearly nine million people with more than two doses, requires all international travellers to be vaccinated or provide evidence of a medical vaccination exemption to enter the country. As of midday on Sunday, the country's latest daily reports showed 43 coronavirus-related deaths: 28 in New South Wales state, nine in Queensland and six in Victoria.

Australian PM Scott Morrison signals reopening borders to tourists 'not far away'

In Australia, authorities have issued a warning in the country's fourth largest city as fire rips through 100 hectares of land and plumes of smoke covered the suburbs in the Perth hills.

Authorities issue warning in Australia's fourth largest city

Bee as pet, does it sound strange? Well, in Australia youngsters are taking to beekeeping and the aim is to promote the threatened native species, take a look.

Australia: Youngsters now taking to beekeeping

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday released the final list of 590 players who are all set to go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on February 12 and 13. The final list consists of 228 capped, 355 uncapped and 7 players from the associate nations.

Despite the BCCI confirming the final list of players to go under the hammer, there remains uncertainty over the availability of some players from England and Australia. The board is yet to inform the ten franchises about the exact duration of the foreign players' participation in IPL 2022.

There are doubts over the availability of some England and Australia players due to international commitments. The upcoming season of the IPL is expected to begin in the last week of March, however, Australia will tour Pakistan in the same month with the white-ball series beginning from March 29. The matches will end on April 05.

If the likes of David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins among others are part of the tour, they will also miss at least the first week of action in IPL 2022. England, on the other hand, have a three-match home series against New Zealand beginning from June 02 and the ECB might call back a few Test-bound players in May to prepare for the Test series.

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A number of top England players including the likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root have already not registered from the IPL 2022 mega auction in the wake of their Ashes 2021-22 debacle as they aim to focus on improving in the longest format of the game.

A franchise official stated that the ten teams would have liked to know the availability status of the overseas players with the final auction list, however, the BCCI is yet to provide information on players' participation. The official said knowing the availability status of players helps in planning in a better manner.

"In an ideal scenario, we would have preferred to know the availability with the auction list," a franchise official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. "It helps in planning but there were occasions we were given this crucial the night before the auction," he added.

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The BCCI has informed the teams that it is working on providing the final&nbsp;availability details of the overseas players, which will be provided in due course ahead of the mega auction.

"The IPL 2022 Player Auction Rules and the availability details of Overseas players along with the update on the players who have been reported or banned for suspect bowling action will be sent in due course," the BCCI wrote to the franchises. 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday released the final list of 590 players who are all set to go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on February 12 and 13.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday released the final list of 590 players who are all set to go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on February 12 and 13. The final list consists of 228 capped, 355 uncapped and 7 players from the associate nations. Despite the BCCI confirming the final list of players to go under the hammer, there remains uncertainty over the availability of some players from England and Australia. The board is yet to inform the ten franchises about the exact duration of the foreign players' participation in IPL 2022. There are doubts over the availability of some England and Australia players due to international commitments. The upcoming season of the IPL is expected to begin in the last week of March, however, Australia will tour Pakistan in the same month with the white-ball series beginning from March 29. The matches will end on April 05. If the likes of David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins among others are part of the tour, they will also miss at least the first week of action in IPL 2022. England, on the other hand, have a three-match home series against New Zealand beginning from June 02 and the ECB might call back a few Test-bound players in May to prepare for the Test series. Also Read: Warner, Iyer, Rabada and 7 others part of marquee set at IPL 2022 mega auction, see full list A number of top England players including the likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root have already not registered from the IPL 2022 mega auction in the wake of their Ashes 2021-22 debacle as they aim to focus on improving in the longest format of the game. A franchise official stated that the ten teams would have liked to know the availability status of the overseas players with the final auction list, however, the BCCI is yet to provide information on players' participation. The official said knowing the availability status of players helps in planning in a better manner. "In an ideal scenario, we would have preferred to know the availability with the auction list," a franchise official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. "It helps in planning but there were occasions we were given this crucial the night before the auction," he added. Also Read: 370 Indians, 220 overseas stars up for grabs: Complete list of 590 players for IPL 2022 mega auction The BCCI has informed the teams that it is working on providing the final availability details of the overseas players, which will be provided in due course ahead of the mega auction. "The IPL 2022 Player Auction Rules and the availability details of Overseas players along with the update on the players who have been reported or banned for suspect bowling action will be sent in due course," the BCCI wrote to the franchises.

IPL 2022: Uncertainity over availability of England, Australia players despite BCCI finialising auction list

US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday.

The two-day meeting of the&nbsp;Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers comes amid the Biden administration's concerns about China, even as tensions with Russia over Ukraine rachet up in Europe.

China has previously denounced the&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;as a Cold War construct and a clique "targeting other countries".

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne did not specify a date for the meeting but said in a statement she looked forward to welcoming the&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;foreign ministers to Australia in the coming weeks.

"We are a vital network of liberal democracies cooperating to give our region strategic choices, with a focus on practical steps to build the resilience and sovereignty of all states," Payne said.

The government of Prime Minister Scott Morrison is deepening Australia's partnerships in the region amid "strategic competition, threats to liberal international order and increasing uncertainty", she added.

Japanese media had previously reported the&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;meeting could be held virtually because of pandemic restrictions surrounding international travel.

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in a tweet on January 27 he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Canberra officials hope the timing of the February meeting will allow Jaishankar to recover and return a negative test.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is also expected to attend.

The&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;grouping has previously discussed boosting the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the region, supply chains for semiconductors and technology cooperation. It has also held joint naval exercises.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday. The two-day meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers comes amid the Biden administration's concerns about China, even as tensions with Russia over Ukraine rachet up in Europe. China has previously denounced the Quad as a Cold War construct and a clique "targeting other countries". Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne did not specify a date for the meeting but said in a statement she looked forward to welcoming the Quad foreign ministers to Australia in the coming weeks. "We are a vital network of liberal democracies cooperating to give our region strategic choices, with a focus on practical steps to build the resilience and sovereignty of all states," Payne said. The government of Prime Minister Scott Morrison is deepening Australia's partnerships in the region amid "strategic competition, threats to liberal international order and increasing uncertainty", she added. Japanese media had previously reported the Quad meeting could be held virtually because of pandemic restrictions surrounding international travel. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in a tweet on January 27 he has tested positive for COVID-19. Canberra officials hope the timing of the February meeting will allow Jaishankar to recover and return a negative test. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is also expected to attend. The Quad grouping has previously discussed boosting the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the region, supply chains for semiconductors and technology cooperation. It has also held joint naval exercises.

Australia to host 'Quad' meeting of foreign ministers

WION's Sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to India's former national team coach Nandan Bal who is also chairman of selectors for the all India tennis association.

Australian Open 2022: WION's Digvijay Singh Deo speaks to Nandan Bal on men's singles final

WION's Digvijay Singh Deo speaks to Nandan Bal on women's singles final of Australian Open 2022

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $703 million investment plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef to support thousands of tourism jobs.

Australian government pledges $703 million to save the Great Barrier Reef

Thousands of protestors have hit the streets across several Australian cities against National day while wearing black clothes.

Australia: Thousands march against the National day while wearing black

Australia observes Australia Day on 26th January every year. But the holiday is controversial. For many Indigenous Australians - today was "invasion day". Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Australia Day: Is Australia celebrating an invasion?

Tennis Australia is facing a backlash for banning "Where is Peng Shuai" t-shirts at the Australian Open. Speaking exclusively to WION, activist Max Mok and Drew Pavlou shared how the police bullied and intimidated those who were wearing the t-shirts. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Tennis Australia faces backlash for ban on Peng Shuai T-shirts

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's account on Chinese social media app WeChat appears to have been replaced with an account titled 'Australian Chinese new life', prompting accusations of Chinese interference.

Australian PM Scott Morrison's WeChat account vanishes, China accused of interference

A historic 'spitfire' plane that downed a German aircraft during the 2nd World War before starring in a string of Hollywood hitfilms in the 1960s is now set to sell for a record 4.5 million pounds. The 79-year-old warplane spent 40 years in a Texas barn before being shifted to Australia.

Historic 'spitfire' plane set to sell for record 4.5 million pounds

A space observatory in Australia is using FM radio waves to track space debris as far as 10,000 km away. This is a first-of-its kind observatory.

Space observatory in Australia uses FM radio waves to track space debris as far as 10,000 km away

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