Australia and India to kick off next year's Cricket World Cup

ABC Australia News - Oct 1, 2026

Australia will launch its defence of the men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year with a blockbuster opener against India, the powerhouse it defeated to win the crown in 2023.

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