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Australia Aims for World Cup Redemption Against Sri Lanka

2/14/2026

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Travis Head says Australia can replicate their 2023 World Cup success to rebound in Sri Lanka.
He notes this is the first major competition since 2009 without Pat Cummins and David Warner.
A disappointing loss to Zimbabwe has put the team under mounting pressure.
With Glenn Maxwell among several underperformers, a win over Sri Lanka is crucial.

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Travis Head says Australia can replicate their 2023 World Cup success to rebound in Sri Lanka.
He notes this is the first major competition since 2009 without Pat Cummins and David Warner.
A disappointing loss to Zimbabwe has put the team under mounting pressure.
With Glenn Maxwell among several underperformers, a win over Sri Lanka is crucial.