<p>Two men from Australia were arrested in Sydney for bribing Sri Lankan officials in order to win infrastructure contracts worth 14 million dollars.</p>

<p>The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested the men, aged 67 and 71, last month after a decade-long investigation spanning several countries.</p>

<p>It is said that the men bribed more than AUD 304,000 ($190,000) to government officials between 2009 and 2016.</p>

<p>The men, aged 67 and 71, worked for a company which has been accused of misconduct in South Asian countries. They will face the court on Tuesday, reports BBC.</p>

<p>The AFP officials added that more arrests and charges are in the offing.</p>

<p>“Corruption undermines fair competition and can have disastrous consequences for developing economies, global anti-poverty and development efforts,” AFP Detective Superintendent Helen Schneider said in a statement.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“The AFP works to fight bribery and corruption both here and overseas to support ethical business practices, national security and the rule of law,” she added.</p>

<p>The AFP’s move follows decades-long investigation into an Australian-based engineering firm, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) International Pvt Ltd, which involved officials from the US, Canada, India and other countries.</p>

<p>The AFP was assisted from police across South Asia and the FBI.</p>

<p>According to the Sunday Morning Herald, the probe started in September 2013 after World Bank investigators found that SMEC was engaged in suspected “fraud and corruption” regarding a power plant project in Bangladesh in 2007. A year later, the police raided the firm’s Australian headquarters.</p>

<p>SMEC and its and four subsidiaries in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were later barred by the World Bank temporarily in 2017 from bidding for any of its contracts.</p>

<p>SMEC, originally known as Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, was formed in 1949 to build an iconic Australian infrastructure project.</p>

<p>It was privatised in 1993 and has since then become a global engineering giant with 5,400 staff in dozens of countries.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Two men from Australia were arrested in Sydney for bribing Sri Lankan officials in order to win infrastructure contracts worth 14 million dollars. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested the men, aged 67 and 71, last month after a decade-long investigation spanning several countries.

Two men from Australia were arrested in Sydney for bribing Sri Lankan officials in order to win infrastructure contracts worth 14 million dollars. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested the men, aged 67 and 71, last month after a decade-long investigation spanning several countries. It is said that the men bribed more than AUD 304,000 ($190,000) to government officials between 2009 and 2016. The men, aged 67 and 71, worked for a company which has been accused of misconduct in South Asian countries. They will face the court on Tuesday, reports BBC. The AFP officials added that more arrests and charges are in the offing. “Corruption undermines fair competition and can have disastrous consequences for developing economies, global anti-poverty and development efforts,” AFP Detective Superintendent Helen Schneider said in a statement. “The AFP works to fight bribery and corruption both here and overseas to support ethical business practices, national security and the rule of law,” she added. The AFP’s move follows decades-long investigation into an Australian-based engineering firm, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) International Pvt Ltd, which involved officials from the US, Canada, India and other countries. The AFP was assisted from police across South Asia and the FBI. According to the Sunday Morning Herald, the probe started in September 2013 after World Bank investigators found that SMEC was engaged in suspected “fraud and corruption” regarding a power plant project in Bangladesh in 2007. A year later, the police raided the firm’s Australian headquarters. SMEC and its and four subsidiaries in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were later barred by the World Bank temporarily in 2017 from bidding for any of its contracts. SMEC, originally known as Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, was formed in 1949 to build an iconic Australian infrastructure project. It was privatised in 1993 and has since then become a global engineering giant with 5,400 staff in dozens of countries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Two Australians arrested for bribing Sri Lankan officials to secure infra contracts

<p>As Delta variant of COVID-19 ravages Sydney with more people turning up at hospitals, a startling report has come to the fore revealing that several overworked ICU nurses are sedating patients to manage their workload.</p>

<p>Two intensive care nurses from Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent’s hospitals have claimed that the surging COVID-19 cases have stretched manpower in the hospital, leaving them understaffed, the Guardian reports.</p>

<p>They claimed that they have been infusing&nbsp;'titration' sedative as per the admissible limits prescribed by a doctor,&nbsp;enough “to knock the patient out” so that they can ensure that the patient remains safe when they divert their attention elsewhere.</p>

<p>“If someone is busy or something happens elsewhere, you turn up the sedation dose to knock the patient out so you can move elsewhere and know there won’t be a problem if you’re not keeping eyes on the patient,” a nurse, who didn’t wish to be named, told the Guardian.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-ends-covid-19-vaccine-trials-after-participants-develop-antibodies-for-hiv-349006">Australia ends COVID-19 vaccine trials after participants develop antibodies for HIV</a></p>

<p>“It’s a bad thing because you want the patients to do more breathing on their own, but I know that if I up the sedation they will be safe from dislodging things like ripping out tubes which could be significantly worse for their health than me sedating them for a few hours.</p>

<p>“If we deem it necessary, then we up it, just in the same way we can lower it if we sense a chance for them to come off ventilation. There’s no questions asked at the moment.”</p>

<p>The nurse stressed that increasing sedative dosage during current staffing pressures can be the safest outcome for patients.</p>

<p>Recently, the New South Wales (NSW) Nurses and Midwives’ Association had&nbsp;claimed that the NSW health system has not been staffing ICUs to meet professional standards, and said the understaffing was a problem before the pandemic but that it has become significantly worse during the Delta outbreak.</p>

<p>On Monday, NSW recorded 1,290 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours. There are now 126 people in intensive care, with 54 on ventilators. Of those in intensive care, 113 had not received any vaccine doses, while 12 had received one dose and one patient had been double vaccinated.</p>

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As Delta variant of COVID-19 ravages Sydney with more people turning up at hospitals, a startling report has come to the fore revealing that several overworked ICU nurses are sedating patients to manage their workload.

As Delta variant of COVID-19 ravages Sydney with more people turning up at hospitals, a startling report has come to the fore revealing that several overworked ICU nurses are sedating patients to manage their workload. Two intensive care nurses from Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent’s hospitals have claimed that the surging COVID-19 cases have stretched manpower in the hospital, leaving them understaffed, the Guardian reports. They claimed that they have been infusing 'titration' sedative as per the admissible limits prescribed by a doctor, enough “to knock the patient out” so that they can ensure that the patient remains safe when they divert their attention elsewhere. “If someone is busy or something happens elsewhere, you turn up the sedation dose to knock the patient out so you can move elsewhere and know there won’t be a problem if you’re not keeping eyes on the patient,” a nurse, who didn’t wish to be named, told the Guardian. Also read | Australia ends COVID-19 vaccine trials after participants develop antibodies for HIV “It’s a bad thing because you want the patients to do more breathing on their own, but I know that if I up the sedation they will be safe from dislodging things like ripping out tubes which could be significantly worse for their health than me sedating them for a few hours. “If we deem it necessary, then we up it, just in the same way we can lower it if we sense a chance for them to come off ventilation. There’s no questions asked at the moment.” The nurse stressed that increasing sedative dosage during current staffing pressures can be the safest outcome for patients. Recently, the New South Wales (NSW) Nurses and Midwives’ Association had claimed that the NSW health system has not been staffing ICUs to meet professional standards, and said the understaffing was a problem before the pandemic but that it has become significantly worse during the Delta outbreak. On Monday, NSW recorded 1,290 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours. There are now 126 people in intensive care, with 54 on ventilators. Of those in intensive care, 113 had not received any vaccine doses, while 12 had received one dose and one patient had been double vaccinated. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bushfires-thousands-take-streets-to-call-for-climate-action-demands-pms-resgination-273496">Bushfire</a> conditions on Australia's east coast eased on Saturday&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;tough&nbsp;night&nbsp;for&nbsp;firefighters, and authorities said they expect to have at least a week of milder weather where they can improve defences against the huge blazes still burning.</p>

<p>A strong southerly wind change on Friday&nbsp;night, with gusts of more than 100 kph (60 mph) recorded, whipped a number of fires up to the emergency warning level, but by Saturday morning cooler temperatures and rainfall had eased conditions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Australia fires show no sign of stopping, New warnings issued by authorities</strong></p>

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<p>"A lot of relief for a lot of communities really suffering at this time, but the next few days are (also) looking pretty good," Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology told ABC News television. "Much cooler as well."</p>

<p>New South Wales (NSW) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-bushfires-2000-homes-destroyed-military-buries-4000-animals-to-prevent-diseases-272607">Rural Fire Service</a> Commissioner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-firefighters-get-brief-reprieve-as-death-toll-rises-272175">Shane Fitzsimmons</a> told a media briefing the respite was an opportunity to consolidate and try and&nbsp;get&nbsp;the upper hand on the fires.</p>

<p>"It would appear that we have got at least a week. It will probably be the best seven days we have had without a rise of very dangerous fire ratings," Fitzsimmons said.</p>

<p>Victoria emergency services minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/next-few-hours-could-be-very-challenging-australia-urges-people-to-flee-as-bushfires-rage-273400">Lisa Neville</a> urged communities affected by the fires to use the expected milder weather conditions to check on each other.</p>

<p>"This will leave significant trauma for people to deal with," Neville said at a separate media briefing. "The next few weeks is going to be really important that we look out for each other."</p>

<p>Neville also took on twitter and said that she met with emergency services from France, the UK and the USA to discuss how they can assist with our current bushfires.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since October, 27 people have been killed and thousands subjected to repeat evacuations as huge and unpredictable fires scorched more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land, an area roughly the size of South Korea.</p>

<p>Australian&nbsp;authorities were clear that the risk was far from over.</p>

<p>"The longer-term forecast, or the outlook rather than a forecast, is for warmer and drier, so we know we have a long way to go," Victoria's emergency management commissioner Andrew Crisp told a media briefing.</p>

<p>"It is great to have some respite now so we can reset and refocus in terms of our operational activities and what we can do to support community, but we will have more hot weather."</p>

<p>Across NSW, nearly 150 fires were still burning as of Saturday morning, more than 60 of which were not contained, but none were at emergency level. Some 2,000 homes have been destroyed so far in the fire-affected areas of the state.</p>

<p>One NSW person suffered serious burns defending a property and was taken to a Sydney hospital on Friday&nbsp;night.</p>

<p>One fire was still burning at emergency level in Victoria on Saturday from a total of about 20 fires burning in the state.</p>

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<p>A number of fires burning in the Snowy Mountains region in NSW and across into Victoria have merged. The fires that combined have more than 600,000 hectares (1.5 million acres) of land in total. Although the merged fires are burning in a difficult area to&nbsp;get&nbsp;to, authorities said they do not pose an immediate threat.</p>

<p>Thousands of&nbsp;Australians took to the streets on Friday to protest against government inaction on climate change, and were supported by protesters in London.</p>

<p>Westpac estimated total bushfire losses to date at about A$5 billion (£2.64 billion) ($3.4 billion), higher than the 2009 bushfires in Victoria but smaller than the Queensland floods in 2010/11. It forecast a hit of 0.2 per cent&nbsp;to 0.5 per cent&nbsp;on gross domestic product.</p>

<p>Australia's alpine resorts have dusted off winter snowmaking machines to blast ice-cold water onto dry ski slopes as fires threaten the Snowy Mountains region.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-strengthens-bushfire-defences-as-economic-environmental-costs-mount-272815">Insurance Council of Australia</a> increased its estimate of damages claims from the fires to more than A$900 million, with claims expected to jump further.</p>

<p>Health officials in New South Wales urged extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.</p>

<p>Australia's wildfires have dwarfed other recent catastrophic blazes, with its burnt terrain more than twice the extent of that ravaged by 2019 fires in Brazil, California and Indonesia combined.</p>

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<p>Australia Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-issues-new-evacuation-alerts-as-monster-bushfires-regenerate-273065">Scott Morrison </a>has pledged A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) to a newly created <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smoke-from-australia-bushfires-reaches-brazil-272837">National Bushfire Recovery Agency</a>.</p>

<p>About 100&nbsp;firefighters&nbsp;from the United States and Canada are helping, with another 140 expected in coming weeks.</p>

<p>The fires have emitted 400 megatonnes of carbon dioxide and produced harmful pollutants, the European Union's Copernicus monitoring programme said.</p>

<p>Smoke has drifted across the Pacific, affecting cities in South America, and may have reached the Antarctic, the UN's World Meteorological Organization said.</p>


Bushfire conditions on Australia's east coast eased on Saturday after a tough night for firefighters, and authorities said they expect to have at least a week of milder weather where they can improve defences against the huge blazes still burning.

Bushfire conditions on Australia's east coast eased on Saturday after a tough night for firefighters, and authorities said they expect to have at least a week of milder weather where they can improve defences against the huge blazes still burning. A strong southerly wind change on Friday night, with gusts of more than 100 kph (60 mph) recorded, whipped a number of fires up to the emergency warning level, but by Saturday morning cooler temperatures and rainfall had eased conditions. Watch: Australia fires show no sign of stopping, New warnings issued by authorities × "A lot of relief for a lot of communities really suffering at this time, but the next few days are (also) looking pretty good," Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology told ABC News television. "Much cooler as well." New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons told a media briefing the respite was an opportunity to consolidate and try and get the upper hand on the fires. "It would appear that we have got at least a week. It will probably be the best seven days we have had without a rise of very dangerous fire ratings," Fitzsimmons said. Victoria emergency services minister Lisa Neville urged communities affected by the fires to use the expected milder weather conditions to check on each other. "This will leave significant trauma for people to deal with," Neville said at a separate media briefing. "The next few weeks is going to be really important that we look out for each other." Neville also took on twitter and said that she met with emergency services from France, the UK and the USA to discuss how they can assist with our current bushfires. Today I met with emergency services from France, the UK & the USA to discuss how they can assist us with our current bushfires. Another great example of our emergency services working together to protect our communities. Thank you to all the ES workers, local and international pic.twitter.com/SqRiHUFy4J — Lisa Neville (@LisanevilleMP) January 11, 2020 × Since October, 27 people have been killed and thousands subjected to repeat evacuations as huge and unpredictable fires scorched more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land, an area roughly the size of South Korea. Australian authorities were clear that the risk was far from over. "The longer-term forecast, or the outlook rather than a forecast, is for warmer and drier, so we know we have a long way to go," Victoria's emergency management commissioner Andrew Crisp told a media briefing. "It is great to have some respite now so we can reset and refocus in terms of our operational activities and what we can do to support community, but we will have more hot weather." Across NSW, nearly 150 fires were still burning as of Saturday morning, more than 60 of which were not contained, but none were at emergency level. Some 2,000 homes have been destroyed so far in the fire-affected areas of the state. One NSW person suffered serious burns defending a property and was taken to a Sydney hospital on Friday night. One fire was still burning at emergency level in Victoria on Saturday from a total of about 20 fires burning in the state. [ Australian wildfire continues to rage on Friday night in New South Wales (Courtesy: Reuters) ] A number of fires burning in the Snowy Mountains region in NSW and across into Victoria have merged. The fires that combined have more than 600,000 hectares (1.5 million acres) of land in total. Although the merged fires are burning in a difficult area to get to, authorities said they do not pose an immediate threat. Thousands of Australians took to the streets on Friday to protest against government inaction on climate change, and were supported by protesters in London. Westpac estimated total bushfire losses to date at about A$5 billion (£2.64 billion) ($3.4 billion), higher than the 2009 bushfires in Victoria but smaller than the Queensland floods in 2010/11. It forecast a hit of 0.2 per cent to 0.5 per cent on gross domestic product. Australia's alpine resorts have dusted off winter snowmaking machines to blast ice-cold water onto dry ski slopes as fires threaten the Snowy Mountains region. The Insurance Council of Australia increased its estimate of damages claims from the fires to more than A$900 million, with claims expected to jump further. Health officials in New South Wales urged extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Australia's wildfires have dwarfed other recent catastrophic blazes, with its burnt terrain more than twice the extent of that ravaged by 2019 fires in Brazil, California and Indonesia combined. The $2 billion we've committed is in addition to the Government’s emergency and disaster payments, and the financial support for volunteer firefighters. People affected by the bushfires can claim disaster payments by calling 180 22 66. — Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) January 6, 2020 × Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) to a newly created National Bushfire Recovery Agency. About 100 firefighters from the United States and Canada are helping, with another 140 expected in coming weeks. The fires have emitted 400 megatonnes of carbon dioxide and produced harmful pollutants, the European Union's Copernicus monitoring programme said. Smoke has drifted across the Pacific, affecting cities in South America, and may have reached the Antarctic, the UN's World Meteorological Organization said.

Australian bushfires: Firefighters get reprieve after tough night

<p>New Zealand has called up off-spinner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-fast-bowler-ferguson-gets-new-zealand-test-call-262318">Will&nbsp;Somerville</a>&nbsp;to replace&nbsp;injured&nbsp;fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealands-trent-boult-on-track-for-dream-boxing-day-test-against-australia-268852">Trent&nbsp;Boult</a>&nbsp;for the third and final&nbsp;test&nbsp;match against Australia in&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;that begins on Thursday, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday.</p>

<p>Boult&nbsp;was ruled out of the final&nbsp;test&nbsp;after fracturing his right hand when he was struck on the gloves while facing a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealand-collapse-to-148-all-out-under-australian-pace-barrage-270701">Mitchell Starc</a> delivery in their 247-run defeat in Melbourne. He did not bat in the second innings.</p>

<p>New Zealand coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-boosts-test-security-after-archer-racially-abused-264531">Gary Stead</a> said 35-year-old&nbsp;Somerville, who has played three&nbsp;tests and picked up 14 wickets, was called up instead of another paceman as the conditions at the&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;Cricket Ground were conducive to spin.</p>

<p>"There's no secret the SCG pitch is one of the more spin-friendly in Australia," Stead said in a statement. "Will offers something different to our two other&nbsp;spinners in the squad with his right arm off-spin and height.</p>

<p>"The fact he's played a lot of cricket in&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;during his career for New South Wales will also be helpful as we prepare for this final&nbsp;Test."</p>

<p>Australia have already wrapped up a 2-0 victory in the three-match series after winning the first&nbsp;test&nbsp;in Perth by 296 runs.</p>


New Zealand has called up off-spinner Will Somerville to replace injured fast bowler Trent Boult for the third and final test match against Australia in Sydney that begins on Thursday, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday.

New Zealand has called up off-spinner Will Somerville to replace injured fast bowler Trent Boult for the third and final test match against Australia in Sydney that begins on Thursday, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday. Boult was ruled out of the final test after fracturing his right hand when he was struck on the gloves while facing a Mitchell Starc delivery in their 247-run defeat in Melbourne. He did not bat in the second innings. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said 35-year-old Somerville, who has played three tests and picked up 14 wickets, was called up instead of another paceman as the conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground were conducive to spin. "There's no secret the SCG pitch is one of the more spin-friendly in Australia," Stead said in a statement. "Will offers something different to our two other spinners in the squad with his right arm off-spin and height. "The fact he's played a lot of cricket in Sydney during his career for New South Wales will also be helpful as we prepare for this final Test." Australia have already wrapped up a 2-0 victory in the three-match series after winning the first test in Perth by 296 runs.

New Zealand spinner Somerville replaces injured Boult in Sydney Test

<p>Australia defeated India in the first one-day match of a three-match series by 34 runs at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the toss, Australian skipper Aaron Finch elected to bat and piled up a 288-run target for team India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing the massive total, India lost three quick wickets within five overs and opener Shikhar Dhawan&nbsp;along with skipper Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu were sent back to the pavilion by Australia pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma, who found a determined ally in former skipper MS Dhoni,&nbsp;blasted 133 off 129 balls in a brave effort to keep&nbsp;India&nbsp;in the contest while playing under pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While his career's 22nd ODI century went in vain as India ended up losing at SCG.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia, pacer Jhye Richardson, who took&nbsp;four for 26 for Australia, was given the player of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am very happy to get (Kohli's) wicket, I'll treasure it for a while but more than that, I'm happy with the win. As a bowling unit, we are clear about our plans, doing our homework and research, being professional out there," said&nbsp;Richardson.</p>

<p>Three of India's top four batsmen could not reach double-digit and lasted a mere 11 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Debutant Jason Behrendorff broke the partnership by sending back Dhoni, who became only the fifth Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in ODI cricket during the course of his knock that came off 96 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni, who has been criticised for his poor batting form, hit a half-century.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking at the presentation ceremony, Virat said, "We are not very pleased with the way we played. I think it was a 300+ wicket. We thought 280 was chaseable."</p>

<p>He praised Rohit Sharma's effort, saying, "Rohit was outstanding and MS supported him well. They took the game deep, MS got out at the wrong time. If we would have had one more partnership, we would have been close."</p>

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<p>In the first innings, Peter Handscomb top-scored with 73 off 61 balls. Three batsmen reached half-centuries but Handscomb, passed over this week by selectors for this month's two Tests against Sri Lanka, led the board with six fours and two sixes.</p>

<p>Shaun Marsh knocked up 54 off 70 balls while Usman Khawaja made 59 from 81.</p>

<p>All-rounder Marcus Stoinis contributed an unbeaten 47 off 43 balls with two fours and two sixes, while limited-over specialist Glenn Maxwell finished 11 off just five balls.</p>

<p>India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with two for 59 and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed two for 54.</p>

<p>Skipper Aaron Finch fell for six in the third over when he was bowled by Kumar for the paceman's 100th ODI wicket.</p>

<p>Alex Carey fell in Kuldeep's first over when he attempted to cut the leg-spinner, only to get an outside edge to Rohit Sharma at slip for 24 off 31 balls.</p>

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<p>Khawaja and Marsh put on 92 runs for the third wicket before Khawaja was out leg before wicket to spinner Ravindra Jadeja for 59 in the 29th over.</p>

<p>Khawaja was struck on the front pad while attempting to sweep and sought a review but there was no 'hot spot' detected off the bat.</p>

<p>Marsh look well set before he holed out to Mohammed Shami off Kuldeep at long on, ending a 53-run stand with Handscomb, who later found Shikhar Dhawan at extra cover off Kumar.&nbsp;</p>


Australia defeated India in the first one-day match of a three-match series by 34 runs at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Aaron Finch elected to bat and piled up a 288-run target for team India.

Australia defeated India in the first one-day match of a three-match series by 34 runs at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Aaron Finch elected to bat and piled up a 288-run target for team India. Chasing the massive total, India lost three quick wickets within five overs and opener Shikhar Dhawan along with skipper Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu were sent back to the pavilion by Australia pace attack. Rohit Sharma, who found a determined ally in former skipper MS Dhoni, blasted 133 off 129 balls in a brave effort to keep India in the contest while playing under pressure. While his career's 22nd ODI century went in vain as India ended up losing at SCG. For Australia, pacer Jhye Richardson, who took four for 26 for Australia, was given the player of the match. "I am very happy to get (Kohli's) wicket, I'll treasure it for a while but more than that, I'm happy with the win. As a bowling unit, we are clear about our plans, doing our homework and research, being professional out there," said Richardson. Three of India's top four batsmen could not reach double-digit and lasted a mere 11 balls. Debutant Jason Behrendorff broke the partnership by sending back Dhoni, who became only the fifth Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in ODI cricket during the course of his knock that came off 96 balls. Dhoni, who has been criticised for his poor batting form, hit a half-century. Australia register their 1,000th victory in international cricket! 👏 The Jhye Richardson-led bowling attack powers Australia to a comprehensive 34-run win over India in the first ODI at the SCG.#AUSvIND SCORECARD ⬇️https://t.co/cJ0yJS6W8v pic.twitter.com/vWipnuIWKA — ICC (@ICC) January 12, 2019 × While speaking at the presentation ceremony, Virat said, "We are not very pleased with the way we played. I think it was a 300+ wicket. We thought 280 was chaseable." He praised Rohit Sharma's effort, saying, "Rohit was outstanding and MS supported him well. They took the game deep, MS got out at the wrong time. If we would have had one more partnership, we would have been close." The Australians have won just three of their last 24 ODIs. × In the first innings, Peter Handscomb top-scored with 73 off 61 balls. Three batsmen reached half-centuries but Handscomb, passed over this week by selectors for this month's two Tests against Sri Lanka, led the board with six fours and two sixes. Shaun Marsh knocked up 54 off 70 balls while Usman Khawaja made 59 from 81. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis contributed an unbeaten 47 off 43 balls with two fours and two sixes, while limited-over specialist Glenn Maxwell finished 11 off just five balls. India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with two for 59 and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed two for 54. Skipper Aaron Finch fell for six in the third over when he was bowled by Kumar for the paceman's 100th ODI wicket. Alex Carey fell in Kuldeep's first over when he attempted to cut the leg-spinner, only to get an outside edge to Rohit Sharma at slip for 24 off 31 balls. The next match is at Adelaide Oval on January 15. × Khawaja and Marsh put on 92 runs for the third wicket before Khawaja was out leg before wicket to spinner Ravindra Jadeja for 59 in the 29th over. Khawaja was struck on the front pad while attempting to sweep and sought a review but there was no 'hot spot' detected off the bat. Marsh look well set before he holed out to Mohammed Shami off Kuldeep at long on, ending a 53-run stand with Handscomb, who later found Shikhar Dhawan at extra cover off Kumar.

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<p>India's President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday asked the Australian business persons should borrow from the methods of cricketers in order to increase the bilateral ties between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kovind, who is on a four-day tour to Australia, was addressing at The Australian Financial Review's India Business Summit and stressed how the two countries have been united because of cricket and urged the investors to make the sport a metaphor for business also. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Australia &amp; India are united by shared passion for cricket," said President Kovind&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They say cricket is a metaphor for life. I believe it's also a metaphor for business. Australian business-persons and investors looking to India should borrow from the methods of cricketers," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his speech, the president assured business investors of a profit if they are ready to settle down for a long inning, stressing 'the pitch is ready'.</p>

<p>"The most successful Australian batsmen in India have been those who have shown patience, read the conditions carefully, settled down for long innings, nurtured dependable partnerships – &amp; not fallen for spin. Come to India. The pitch is ready!"</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, President Kovind unveiled a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney and said his powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant in these times of strife.</p>


India's President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday asked the Australian business persons should borrow from the methods of cricketers in order to increase the bilateral ties between the two countries.

India's President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday asked the Australian business persons should borrow from the methods of cricketers in order to increase the bilateral ties between the two countries. Kovind, who is on a four-day tour to Australia, was addressing at The Australian Financial Review's India Business Summit and stressed how the two countries have been united because of cricket and urged the investors to make the sport a metaphor for business also. "Australia & India are united by shared passion for cricket," said President Kovind "They say cricket is a metaphor for life. I believe it's also a metaphor for business. Australian business-persons and investors looking to India should borrow from the methods of cricketers," he added. In his speech, the president assured business investors of a profit if they are ready to settle down for a long inning, stressing 'the pitch is ready'. "The most successful Australian batsmen in India have been those who have shown patience, read the conditions carefully, settled down for long innings, nurtured dependable partnerships – & not fallen for spin. Come to India. The pitch is ready!" Earlier in the day, President Kovind unveiled a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney and said his powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant in these times of strife.

In Australia, President Kovind says investors should borrow from methods of cricketers

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