Norm Da Costa

Norm Da Costa

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DA COSTA: First it was ‘sandpaper-gate’ now Aussies under fire for doctoring Brisbane wicket

Forget the Ashes. For a moment forget Christmas greetings and peace on earth. That’s all on hold as the attention in Australia and South Africa has shifted to the heavyweight clash between two giants of the game in this festive season. And there’s a good reason as it’s the first time they’re going head-to-head since that “sandpaper-gate” scandal in 2018 that rocked the world.

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December 20, 2022 Other Sports
Australia's Pat Cummins gestures after a five wicket haul as he walks off at the conclusion of South Africa's innings during day two of the first cricket Test match between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 18, 2022.

DA COSTA: Buttler the mastermind behind England’s fabulous World Cup victory

England won the Twenty20 World Cup. Pakistan won everyone’s hearts. This tournament was one for the ages with favourites being dumped, minnows having their day in the sun and England proving that it’s head and shoulders above every other white ball nation. Before a rollicking crowd of 80,000 fans mostly clad in green at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and millions worldwide on television England pulled off an incredible five-wicket victory. Pakistan may have reached the final through the back door thanks to The Netherlands but it once again lived up to its reputation as the most unpredictable team in world cricket.

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November 15, 2022 Other Sports
Jos Buttler and his English team mates celebrate with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final match between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

DA COSTA: India could well end up pipping neighbours Pakistan in thrill-filled World Cup

There have been thrills galore in this action-packed Twenty20 World Cup that will go down in history as the most upset-filled tournament. Who in their wildest dreams would guess two-time champion West Indies would head home even before its players had the time to don their pads? Who would expect the host nation and defending champion Australia would wave the white flag before the semifinals?

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November 8, 2022 Other Sports
India's Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot for six runs during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 6, 2022 in Melbourne.
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