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Cricket: Australia crush West Indies in Barbados
The Australian cricket team celebrate a win in the first test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 27 2025. Photo: RANDY BROOKS Australia ruthlessly completed a 159-run victory over West Indies in the first test, with Nathan Lyon sweeping up the tail after Josh Hazlewood's five-wicket masterclass broke the hosts' resistance on a pitch that deteriorated into a bowler's paradise. Lyon claimed the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries, ending Shamar Joseph's entertaining knock at 44 from just 22 balls, as West Indies were dismissed for 141 chasing an improbable 301 to hand Australia a 1-0 series lead. "There was enough in the wicket, up-and-down from a length," said Hazlewood, who finished with figures of five for 43. "It's just about hitting that area time and time again and being patient. I'm just enjoying cricket, tests at the moment. Good team, atmosphere. "I think once we saw West Indies take the second new ball today, we thought things could happen, but not that fast. There's a few cracks on a length from one end, some went low and we got a few bowled and lbws." Hazlewood's victims included John Campbell (caught behind attempting a scoop), Brandon King (edging to gully first ball), Roston Chase (popping to short leg) and Keacy Carty (bowled by vicious seam movement), before completing his 13th test five-wicket haul by having Warrican caught at slip. Pat Cummins added Shai Hope's wicket with another delivery that kept fatally low, while substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne's direct hit ran out Alzarri Joseph to underline Australia's superiority in all departments. Earlier, Australia had methodically constructed their match-winning position through intelligent batting across three sessions. Beau Webster (63) and Travis Head (61) forged the match's first century partnership before Head was left sprawled face-down by a Shamar Joseph delivery that scuttled beneath his bat. Alex Carey's enterprising 65, featuring a spectacular six onto the stadium roof, effectively sealed the contest despite Joseph claiming his own five-wicket haul with a tireless display of seam bowling. The day's dramatic shifts perfectly encapsulated test cricket's unpredictability, from morning resistance to afternoon collapse, with Australia demonstrating precisely why they remain the format's benchmark team. - Reuters
Yahoo
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Cricket world erupts over Marnus Labuschagne moment as Aussies win first Test
Marnus Labuschagne might have been dropped for the first cricket Test between Australia and the West Indies, but he's shown he's still a valuable member of the squad. The Aussie batter produced a stunning run-out in Barbados on Friday as the tourists ran through the West Indies order to win on day three. Stationed at mid-off as a substitute fielder, Labuschagne ran out Alzarri Joseph with a brilliant direct hit. Joseph was burned by teammate Justin Greaves after he hit the ball to Labuschagne and set off for a quick single. Joseph wasn't quick enough to react, and Labuschagne's throw found him well short of his ground. It left the Windies at 7-73 and well short of their target of 301 for victory. "He might not be in the XI but he's still putting up his hand to contribute," the commentator said on ESPN. It came after former Aussie captain Mark Taylor called for Labuschgane to fly home from the Caribbean instead of remaining in the squad. But his fielding efforts on Friday showed why he's staying put. "Come back, have a bit of time off from the game, just refresh," Taylor said. "That wouldn't be a bad thing. Get ready for the Australian summer." Cricket fans flocked to social media in awe of Labuschagne's run-out. He received widespread praise for staying ready to contribute, rather than wallowing in the misery of getting dropped. Oh look substitute Marnus with a direct hit from the same position. Contributing even though he's not playing XI. — The Divine Beard (@Gerrardicted) June 27, 2025 Labuschagne still finds a way to have an impact 💪 — Simon (@Knight_Ryders) June 27, 2025 The forgotten man, Marnus, still making a difference!#Australia #WIvAUS — 工レ丹几 (@Crackers2) June 27, 2025 You can take Marnus out of the xi but not out of the game 🎯 — Shamilinho🇦🇺🇧🇷 (@shamilzaiin) June 27, 2025 Labuschagne's run-out helped the Aussies score a 159-run victory after a stunning turnaround in the second innings. After being dismissed for 180 and conceding a 10-run lead in the first dig, the Aussie batters produced a much better effort in the second. After another woeful start in which they slumped to 4-65, Travis Head, Alex Carey and Beau Webster righted the ship on day three. Head made 61 off 95 balls, while Carey made 65 off 75 and Webster 63 off 120. RELATED: Windies bowler hit with punishment over act towards Pat Cummins Pat Cummins breaks Aussie cricket tradition before first Test Their batting heroics led the Aussies to a much more respectable total of 310 in the second innings, setting the Windies 301 to win. But the hosts never looked likely, with Josh Hazlewood decimating their top order. Hazlewood took 5-43 in a stunning display of line and length, leaving the cricket world in awe. The Aussie veteran dismissed John Campbell (23), Keacy Carty (20), Brandon King (golden duck), Roston Chase (2) and Jomel Warrican (3) as the Windies were bowled out for just 141. It was another insipid display after they only made 190 in the first innings. Only some late hitting from Shamar Joseph (44 off 22) and Greaves (38 not out off 53) saved the hosts from a sub-100 total, but Nathan Lyon finished the job late on day three. Lyon got Joseph caught at first slip, before dismissing Jayden Seales for a golden duck on the very next delivery. "(Hazlewood) just hits the right area, ball after ball, presents good seam. He was fantastic," said captain Pat Cummins after the result on day three.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
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Tourist dies in mysterious Dominican Republic drowning three months after student whose body was never found
A Canadian tourist has been found dead on a beach in the Dominican Republic, marking the second recent mysterious fatality in the Caribbean country under unexplained circumstances. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 38, of Nova Scotia, Canada, was tragically discovered dead in the waters off a beach in Maimon Bay last week while vacationing in the Dominican Republic's popular Puerto Plata resort town, according to CTV News. The unsettling discovery comes just three months after 20-year-old spring breaker Sudiksha Konanki vanished from her resort - her body still missing, and the case clouded in more questions than answers. 'He wasn't just a friend. He was my brother in every way but blood - and maybe more so than some who share it,' wrote MacDonald's loved one, Tara McKenzie, on a GoFundMe page launched to help cover expenses. 'He was that person, his presence felt like it would just always be there. And now, somehow, just like that, he's gone.' On June 20th, MacDonald reportedly took a brief late-night walk alone on a beach around 2am, stepping out from his solitary stay at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast, according to CTV News. Tragically, that would be the last time he was seen alive, as just an hour later, a harrowing 911 call was placed reporting a missing person. Both police personnel and Civil Defense - a government agency that supports local law enforcement with naval operations - arrived at the scene, where they discovered MacDonald's body in the water during high tide just after 4am. According to the fundraiser, the Canadian tourist tragically died from a sudden and unexpected drowning. 'On June 20th, while vacationing in the DR, Dorian died suddenly in a drowning accident,' McKenzie wrote. 'He was only 38 years old.' 'And now, the world feels a lot quieter and a whole lot less vibrant just knowing he's no longer part of it,' she added. A spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada (GAC) told CTV News that the department 'is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic,' but 'due to privacy considerations, no further information may be disclosed.' Now, MacDonald's family - his mother, sisters, and close friends - are tirelessly working to bring his body back home to Nova Scotia, with the fundraiser launched to support the difficult process. 'We don't even get to even begin saying goodbye properly or grieve as we should until then,' McKenzie wrote. 'The process of repatriating someone from another country is a slow, expensive and deeply complicated situation that I wish on no one.' 'Between flights, international paperwork, funeral coordination, preparation of his body and all the red tape, we're looking at a cost of $10,000–$20,000 just to get him back,' she added. 'And honestly? We just want him out of that cold system and back where he belongs - with us.' As of Friday evening, the family had raised over $33,000 toward their $40,000 goal. 'Dorian handed out hugs, compliments and I love you's as freely as oxygen and always wanted and was willing to celebrate any and everything together, McKenzie added. 'We will carry your name, your stories, the memories, your ridiculous jokes and infectious laugh and incredible heart with us always.' Although the Dominican Republic is known as one of the Caribbean's most sought-after tourist destinations, several foreigners have been found dead under suspicious circumstances - including unexplained drownings and mysterious disappearances from guarded beaches. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, vanished in the early hours of March 6 at the Riu Republica Resort on Punta Cana. The spring breaker was caught on CCTV walking to the beach with former Iowa high school wrestling champ, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe, at 4.15am. Dominican officials were quick to rule her death a drowning, but investigator Toby Braun - along with an oceanography expert - told that if that were the case, her body would almost certainly have washed ashore. Riibe, the 22-year-old college student last seen with Konanki, quickly became a central figure in the chaotic case - his passport was confiscated, and he was ordered to remain in the Dominican Republic under strict supervision. He came under suspicion after reportedly giving various versions of his drunken night out with Konanki, but provided more insight in a further interview with investigators before he returned to the US. In a reversal of his earlier statements, Riibe later claimed he had managed to bring Konanki to safety before she ultimately went missing. He was never named a suspect in the case. Konanki's family has since made the heartbreaking decision to ask the investigation to be closed as a drowning, as reported by Fox 5 DC. However, Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is urging Dominican Republic authorities to release all evidence related to the 20-year-old's case, citing key information that remains undisclosed - including the analysis of Riibe's cell phone and any text messages sent after Konanki's disappearance. Chapman has since dispatched two of his own detectives to the Dominican Republic to conduct an independent investigation.
Daily Telegraph
3 hours ago
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Australia vs. West Indies, First Test, Day 3 live updates: Cricket world all says same thing as Aussies bowling attack saves batsmen's blushes
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia's pace attack has once again come to the rescue as the Aussies have taken a 1-0 lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy, beating the West Indies in Barbados. Chasing a daunting 301-run target for victory, the West Indies were in trouble from the outset as the Australian quicks wreaked havoc on Saturday morning (AEDT). West Indies vs. Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Paceman Josh Hazlewood ripped through the Windies top order, claiming 4-4 in a stunning three-over burst to put Australia in the driving seat. 'They are playing good as always. It's like a broken record these days watching the Australian bowling attack,' former Australian cricketer Greg Blewett said in commentary for Kayo. 'They're so experienced and so clinical. 'After a really good session here on Day 3, they can freshen up overnight and they'll be ready to go to knock over the West Indies in the morning. 'They also share it around really well. This time it's Josh Hazlewood. Good figures.' The quick added another to his tally later in the morning to finish with figures of 5-43. While Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins also took one apiece before Nathan Lyon did the damage late, cleaning up the tailenders. Australia's bowling trio of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc did the damage again. Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) The incredible performance of Hazlewood and the Aussie bowling attack, covered over the cracks of what was another dismal display from the Aussie batsmen. Earlier, the tourists posted 310 courtesy of defiant fifties from vice-captain Travis Head, all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper Alex Carey, after the top-order failed again. On Day 2, Sam Konstas failed again making just 5 off 38 balls as his Test average through six games sits at just above 20. Khawaja (15) and Inglis (12) also fell cheaply in the second innings. Inglis was sent packing for 12 after leaving a delivery from Jayden Seales that nipped in and crashed into off stump. Cameron Green also struggled again in his new No. 3 role, out for just 15. Safe to say him slotting in at No. 3, has not been the instant success Australian selectors would have hoped for. Since coming back into the team he has scores of 4, 0, 3 and 15. He also dropped a regulation chance on Day 3, as his Test nightmare continued. You can watch Cam Green's howler in the player at the top of the page. Josh Hazlewood tore through the West Indies on Day 3. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) Australian pace attack ageing out While for now the likes of Starc, Hazlewood and Pat Cummins can come to the rescue, all three are deep in their 30s and will likely retire in the coming years. And the two waiting in the wings after impressing at Shield level, Scott Boland and Michael Neser, are 35 and 34 respectively. That leaves a worrying abyss when the trio calls time on their illustrious careers. But while the three-pronged attack will likely end in the years to come, fans are soaking it in while they still can. 'The Australian pace attack is the best in the business,' one fan wrote. '37 35 34 32 is the age of Lyon, Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins. Too old to be continuing much longer? However, they do have 553, 389, 283 and 302 test wickets equalling 1527 in total. Insane,' another added. While a third said: 'Thank god for the quicks'. Originally published as Australia triumph in first Test against the West Indies as bowling attack saves batsmen's blushes
News.com.au
3 hours ago
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West Indies cricket star accused of committing multiple sexual offences, including rape
A West Indies cricketer has been accused of committing multiple sexual offences, including rape. Recent reports in the Kaiateur News – a South American newspaper – allege the international cricket star committed offences against 11 different women, including a teenager. No formal charges are understood to have been filed against the player as of yet. The alleged victims have reportedly been stonewalled and have subsequently hired lawyer Nigel Hughes to act on their behalf. Speaking on Caribbean station SportsMax TV, Hughes said the evidence is 'pretty strong'. 'The allegations that were levelled by the victim were levelled two years ago,' Hughes said. 'An investigation was conducted and we understand that there were recommendations by the Office of Public Prosecutions to institute charges. 'I think the evidence is pretty strong in relation to what is happening here.' Cricket West Indies has reportedly not received any official communication on the allegation and declined to comment further. It comes as the West Indies suffered a big defeat at the hands of Australia in the first Test on Monday morning (AEDT).
