Australia

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The Australia national cricket team is one of the most dominant and successful teams in international cricket history. Managed by Cricket Australia, the team made its Test debut in 1877 against England, marking the beginning of the world’s oldest cricket rivalry – The Ashes. Known as the Baggy Greens, Australia has set a benchmark for excellence in all formats of the game Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Australia holds the record for the most ICC Cricket World Cup titles, with victories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015. They also won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2021 and the ICC World Test Championship in 2023. The team has produced some of cricket’s greatest legends, including Don Bradman, Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, and Steve Waugh, and continues to be led by world class players like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and David Warner. Renowned for their competitive spirit, strategic discipline, and athleticism, Australia consistently ranks at the top in ICC rankings. With a legacy of success and an eye toward the future, the Australian cricket team remains a global powerhouse in the sport.