Australia to retain squad for Adelaide Test, Marsh's fitness will be monitored: McDonald
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia to retain squad for Adelaide Test, Marsh's fitness will be monitored: McDonald

Hindustan Times  

Perth, Australia will not make any change to the squad that took a 295-run hammering from India in the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test here but there are some fitness concerns over all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's ability to bowl, coach and selector Andrew McDonald has said. Australia to retain squad for Adelaide Test, Marsh's fitness will be monitored: McDonald Following the crushing loss, McDonald revealed that the team would land in Adelaide for the day-night second Test beginning December 6 earlier than planned to allow an additional net session. McDonald expressed satisfaction with Marsh's bowling performance in the first innings but said his fitness would be monitored closely moving forward. However, McDonald said he has faith in Labuschagne's abilities, describing him as "the player we need" and urging him to rediscover his form. "That's an ongoing discussion and that ebbs and flows in players' careers, so at the moment he's in one of those patches and no doubt he'll be getting critiqued externally," McDonald said.

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Revealed: The shocking problem with the Australian cricket team that should have fans VERY worried
6 days, 3 hours ago

Revealed: The shocking problem with the Australian cricket team that should have fans VERY worried

Daily Mail  

Pat Cummins and his side in tense series against India A quick look at the ages of the Australian cricket team for the SCG Test against India reveals there isn't a single player in their 20s - leaving the side facing a savage drop-off as the likes of Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon all approach the twilight of …

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut

The Hindu  

Out of form Mitchell Marsh will make way for Beau Webster in Australia’s playing XI against India for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney starting Friday. Captain Pat Cummins on Thursday announced that all-rounder Marsh’s lack of runs and wickets led to the inclusion of Webster, who will make his Test debut at the Sydney …

Australia coach opens up on Starc's fitness for Sydney Test
1 week, 2 days ago

Australia coach opens up on Starc's fitness for Sydney Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh. Australia are 2-1 up in the series and will regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since 2014-15 if they win or draw the New Year's Test. Victory …

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test
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1 week, 2 days ago

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh. Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test The hosts pulled off a stunning 184-run win deep into day five of the fourth Test in Melbourne and there is …

Australia coach defends Mitchell Marsh amid widespread calls to drop all-rounder
1 week, 2 days ago

Australia coach defends Mitchell Marsh amid widespread calls to drop all-rounder

India Today  

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has defended all-rounder Mitchell Marsh despite mounting criticism and widespread calls to drop him from the playing XI for the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Speculation about Marsh's fitness has circulated, but McDonald dismissed concerns of an injury, attributing Marsh's limited bowling involvement to tactical decisions. Marsh's inclusion in the Test team came as a …

Australian selectors have to take a call on Mitchell Marsh after MCG Test: Katich
1 week, 3 days ago

Australian selectors have to take a call on Mitchell Marsh after MCG Test: Katich

India Today  

Simon Katich believes that Australia's National Selection Panel will need to reassess the team combination if Mitchell Marsh continues to struggle with the ball, especially given his underwhelming performances with the bat. Marsh's reduced bowling workload and limited impact in matches have raised concerns about his ability to fulfil the all-rounder role effectively, leaving selectors with a critical decision to …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out, says Marnus Labuschagne
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out, says Marnus Labuschagne

The Hindu  

Having weathered the Jasprit Bumrah storm besides drawing cheer from the Australian lower-order, Marnus Labuschagne seemed a contented man at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday. We need to back ourselves and trust that we are going to bowl India out.” Dealing with the inevitable Jasprit Bumrah question, Labuschagne replied: “Bumrah’s bowling in every game has been pretty good. …

Mitchell Marsh is fully fit and available to bowl in Melbourne, says Andrew McDonald
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mitchell Marsh is fully fit and available to bowl in Melbourne, says Andrew McDonald

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday provided a fitness update on all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and said that the 33-year-old is “fully fit” and will be “available to bowl” in the upcoming Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Earlier in the Perth Test, Marsh struggled to bowl at full tilt during India’s second innings. …

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury

India TV News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas will make his debut in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. He will become the fourth youngest Test player for Australia at the age of 19 years and 85 days with only Ian Craig, Pat Cummins, and Tom Garrett making their respective Test debuts at a …

AUS vs IND: Simon Katich questions Mitchell Marsh's place for Melbourne Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Simon Katich questions Mitchell Marsh's place for Melbourne Test

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Simon Katich has questioned Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s place in the squad ahead of the fourth Test in Melbourne. Notably, Marsh hasn’t had a memorable series so far, having scored just 69 runs from three matches and has only bowled 23 overs, picking up three wickets. Further speaking ahead, Katich highlighted how Marsh didn’t bowl enough overs …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up

The Hindu  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from the Australian squad set to take on India in the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. According to a Cricket Australia press release, McSweeney makes way for Sam Konstas. With the series level at 1-1 and the fourth Test scheduled to commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on December 26, the …

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back
1 month ago

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back

India Today  

India made as many as three changes to their playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Captain Rohit Sharma returned to action in style, winning the toss and opting to bat on a gloomy afternoon at the Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball Test. As expected, Shubman Gill returned to action after missing the first Test due to …

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia win/loss record in Pink-Ball Tests in Adelaide, stats, most runs, wickets
1 month ago

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia win/loss record in Pink-Ball Tests in Adelaide, stats, most runs, wickets

The Hindu  

Australia will look to make the most of its favourable record in Adelaide in order to bounce back in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India starting on Friday. The host suffered an ignominous 295-run defeat in the series opener in Perth last week and will be without Josh Hazlewood for the second contest. The last time Australia …

Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against India, make one change for day-night fixture
1 month ago

Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against India, make one change for day-night fixture

India TV News  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the playing XI for the second Test against India in Adelaide set to commence on Friday, December 6. Cummins mentioned that there was only one change in the playing XI with Scott Boland set to play after a gap of almost 18 months, the first time since the last Ashes. “Traditionally here there’s normally a …

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide
1 month ago

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide

Al Jazeera  

Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists. Rohit Sharma will bat down the order in Friday’s pink-ball second Test against Australia in Adelaide, with India’s returning skipper saying KL Rahul had earned his place as an opener. Rohit, who usually opens, missed their 295-run first Test victory in Perth …

Australia star declares himself ‘good to go’ for pink-ball Test amidst fitness concerns: ‘I’ll be there’
1 month ago

Australia star declares himself ‘good to go’ for pink-ball Test amidst fitness concerns: ‘I’ll be there’

Hindustan Times  

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has stated that he will be available for selection for the second Test against India amidst concerns over his fitness. Australia's Mitchell Marsh, right, walks up to teammate Josh Hazlewood to celebrate the wicket during first Test. Earlier, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald suggested that the management will assess Marsh's fitness in the gap between thefirst …

AUS vs IND: Mitchell Marsh 'good to go' for Adelaide Day-Night Test against India
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Mitchell Marsh 'good to go' for Adelaide Day-Night Test against India

India Today  

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has provided a positive update on his fitness, confirming he is ready to play in the upcoming Day-Night Test against India in Adelaide. Marsh, who missed the first Test in Perth due to injury, declared he is "good to go" for the crucial match as Australia seeks to bounce back from a significant 295-run defeat in …

IND vs AUS: Huge setback for Australia ahead of pink-ball Test as Josh Hazlewood ruled out, check replacements
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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Huge setback for Australia ahead of pink-ball Test as Josh Hazlewood ruled out, check replacements

Live Mint  

After going down 0-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia suffered an major setback ahead of the second Test in Adelaide as pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out due to a low-grade left side injury. Cricket Australia has named uncapped pacers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett in the main squad as replacements for the Adelaide Test. “Josh Hazlewood has …

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Mitchell Johnson advocates replacement of Labuschagne for pink-ball Test

The Hindu  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has called for a replacement of batter Marnus Labuschagne after his poor run of form, for the second Test against India in Adelaide from December. The Aussies suffered a 295-run loss to India in the first Test, with the 30-year-old scoring an abysmal five runs over two innings. “It would give him a chance to …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Hazlewood ruled out, Abbott and Doggett added to squad
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Hazlewood ruled out, Abbott and Doggett added to squad

The Hindu  

Australia suffered a blow in the lead-up to the second Test at Adelaide from December 6 as Josh Hazlewood was ruled out. Boland last played for the Aussies in July last year, in the Ashes while he featured in Adelaide, two years ago, against West Indies, taking three wickets for 45 runs. Hazlewood was Australia’s highest wicket-taker in the first …

AUS vs IND: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test, uncapped duo called up
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1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test, uncapped duo called up

India Today  

Australia’s preparations for the second Test against India in Adelaide have taken a hit, with star pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to a "low-grade left side injury." Cricket Australia confirmed the setback, which marks Hazlewood’s first missed home Test against India. Known for his mastery with the pink ball, Hazlewood delivered a memorable spell against India in Adelaide during …

Australia should drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test vs India: Mitchell Johnson
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia should drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test vs India: Mitchell Johnson

India Today  

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the upcoming day-night Test against India in Adelaide, starting December 6. Johnson's remarks follow Labuschagne's underwhelming performance in the Perth Test, where the batter managed scores of 2 and 3. Writing in his column for Nightly, Johnson argued that the decision to drop …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Webster added to Australia squad for Adelaide as cover for Marsh
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Webster added to Australia squad for Adelaide as cover for Marsh

The Hindu  

Tasmania all-rounder Beau Webster has been included in the Australia squad for the second Test against India at Adelaide, following concerns over Mitchell Marsh’s fitness. Marsh suffered an injury setback during Australia’s 295-run loss to India in the first Test at Perth. “There’s a tight turnaround between the Adelaide and Gabba Test so I think just to have some cover …

Australia head coach confirms squad for pink-ball Test against India, injury concern for key player
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia head coach confirms squad for pink-ball Test against India, injury concern for key player

India TV News  

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that Australia will play the second Test of the five-match series against India with the same 13-man squad that competed in Adelaide. For the unversed, Australia lost to India in the first Test by a huge margin of 295 runs, their second-biggest loss at the home in last 40 years. Australia have Josh …

Marnus Labuschagne can turn it around: Australia coach backs batter to hit form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marnus Labuschagne can turn it around: Australia coach backs batter to hit form

India Today  

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has offered a strong vote of confidence in Marnus Labuschagne, despite the struggling batter's alarming slump in form in a crushing 295-run defeat to India in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. While McDonald didn't guarantee the same XI would feature in the second Test in Adelaide, the decline in Labuschagne's performances remains …

Jasprit Bumrah playing on the minds of Australian batters? Andrew McDonald reveals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah playing on the minds of Australian batters? Andrew McDonald reveals

India Today  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has indirectly brushed off major concerns for his team’s batters against stand-in India skipper Jasprit Bumrah after his menacing spell on Day 1 of the 1st Test in Perth. Notably, Bumrah picked his 11th five wicket haul of his Test career as he registered figures of 5/30 in 18 overs during the first innings. He …

Australia coach Andrew McDonald: Clearly behind the game at this stage, but tomorrow can change very quickly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia coach Andrew McDonald: Clearly behind the game at this stage, but tomorrow can change very quickly

The Hindu  

After a hard day for his wards on the field, Australian coach Andrew McDonald discussed his team’s prospects with the media in the current first Test at the Optus Stadium on Saturday. Our guys got the balls in the right areas, and there were some play-and-misses, so, anything can happen if you get some edges on that, and it could …

Perth pitch curator cautions team India ahead of first Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Perth pitch curator cautions team India ahead of first Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer 'good bounce and pace' true to the tradition of the fiery tracks in Perth.India will enter the Perth Test, beginning from November 22, without playing any practice match as the visitors had …

Australia pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Australia pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India

Hindustan Times  

Australia came up with two late selection surprises as the selectors, on Sunday, revealed the 13-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener against India with the inclusion of two uncapped players in Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis. Australia name 13-man squad for Perth opener against India The South Australian earned the edge over fellow specialist openers in Marcus Harris, …

Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas
2 months, 1 week ago

Darren Lehmann says final Australian Test cricket spot is down to Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas

ABC  

Good judges insist Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is on the cusp of Test selection, where an opening slot is up for grabs ahead of the series against India. Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann, who will join ABC Sport's commentary team this summer, has the 25-year-old at the top of his list to replace David Warner as opener, while Test …

Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup: coach
7 months, 1 week ago

Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup: coach

Hindustan Times  

May 31 - Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will be restricted to batting in their T20 World Cup opener against Oman, head coach Andrew McDonald said, with the all-rounder easing back into action after a long lay-off from a hamstring issue. Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup: coach Batting at number three, Marsh was dismissed …

Australian coach Andrew McDonald defends Steve Smith as opener, says he will be up to challenge of India Test series
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian coach Andrew McDonald defends Steve Smith as opener, says he will be up to challenge of India Test series

ABC  

In short: Steve Smith has just one score over 31 from eight innings since moving from number four to opener after David Warner's retirement. The side has been on a mighty nine-month slog, starting with the World Test Championship final in London, followed days later by the Ashes, then the one-day international World Cup, a home summer featuring five Tests …

Marnus Labuschagne declares himself fit after injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test
1 year ago

Marnus Labuschagne declares himself fit after injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times  

Perth, December 18 : Star batter Marnus Labuschagne declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test after sustaining an injury on his finger during Australia's 360-run triumph over Pakistan in the 1st Test. HT Image On Day 3 of the 1st Test, Pakistan debutant Khurram Shahzad hit the right-handed batter on the finger of his right hand with a rearing …

Australia batters Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne to play Sheffield Shield ahead of Test series against Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia batters Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne to play Sheffield Shield ahead of Test series against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, November 27 : Australia's star batters Alex Carey and Marnus Labuschagne will participate in the Sheffield Shield this week after their return from the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2023. Carey, who was left off the one-day squad following the World Cup match between India and Pakistan, will be looking to get back on track when he takes on …

Australia Star Ruled Out For First Half Of ODI World Cup 2023, Marnus Labuschagne Back In Frame
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia Star Ruled Out For First Half Of ODI World Cup 2023, Marnus Labuschagne Back In Frame

ABP News  

Travis Head will miss the first half of the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India, Australia coach Andrew McDonald said after their 2-3 series defeat against South Africa. Head fractured his left hand when he was struck on the hand by a rising delivery by Proteas paceman Gerald Coetzee while batting in Australia's run chase in the fourth …

IND vs AUS Test Series: Head coach Andrew McDonald makes no excuses; says got to do better
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS Test Series: Head coach Andrew McDonald makes no excuses; says got to do better

India TV News  

In the fallout of two straight Test defeats against India, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald made no excuses, minced no words and said that they were simply not good enough despite satisfactory preparations. "At the end of day two, if you said our preparation was good, you'd probably have a different slant on it, but within an hour then people …

IND vs AUS: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald gives key to team's success against India
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs AUS: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald gives key to team's success against India

India TV News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes tackling slide spin will be a key to his team's success against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. "I think the new ball is the one that creates more of that slide and when the batters do get done on the inside … we're preparing for that," McDonald said. "We'll be trying to make …

Australia vs South Africa: Ashton Agar, Matthew Renshaw in Aussie squad for third Test
2 years ago

Australia vs South Africa: Ashton Agar, Matthew Renshaw in Aussie squad for third Test

Firstpost  

Green, Starc will be sidelined for weeks and are racing against the clock to be ready for Australia’s blockbuster Test tour of India in February. Sydney: Spin-bowling allrounder Ashton Agar and opener Matthew Renshaw were called up to the Australia squad Friday for the third Test against South Africa with Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc ruled out injured. “Matthew is …

Warner firmly in our thoughts for India tour, says coach McDonald Australia tour of India
2 years ago

Warner firmly in our thoughts for India tour, says coach McDonald Australia tour of India

The Hindu  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has dispelled all doubts over David Warner’s Test career, saying the veteran left-hander “at this stage” is very much in contention for next year’s tour of India, despite his poor run in the format. But McDonald backed Warner to come good in the three-Test series against South Africa starting on Saturday in Brisbane, and seal a …

Labuschagne 'very excited' to face Pakistan bowlers in Australia's historic tour
2 years, 11 months ago

Labuschagne 'very excited' to face Pakistan bowlers in Australia's historic tour

The Hindu  

1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne is "very excited" after Australia's first visit to Pakistan since 1998 received a final go ahead from Cricket Australia's board last week. "I can't wait to get over there, see the conditions and try and find ways to score runs," Labuschagne told Sportstar. Labuschagne made his Test debut in the United Arab Emirates in 2018 …

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone
3 years ago

Ashes 2021: Labuschagne plays down batting milestone

The Hindu  

Australia run-machine Marnus Labuschagne enjoys winning games for his team more than any personal milestone, the 27-year-old said after his sixth test century consolidated its position in the second Ashes Test against England on Friday. Labuschagne top-scored for the dominant host with a patient 103 to help Australia post 473-9 before declaring its innings in the day-night contest. Labuschagne's 172-run …

India vs Australia: Host prepared to risk David Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit - Sportstar
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Host prepared to risk David Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit - Sportstar

The Hindu  

David Warner may play the third Test against India even if he is short of full fitness as Australia looks to the veteran opener to strengthen the top order, assistant coach Andrew McDonald said on Thursday. Warner was ruled out of the first two Tests in Adelaide and Melbourne after tearing an adductor muscle, but has been included in the …

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Indian bowlers didn't let us score from off-side, says Marnus Labuschagne
4 years ago

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Indian bowlers didn't let us score from off-side, says Marnus Labuschagne

India TV News  

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne lauded Indian bowlers for coming up with "new ideas" in the second Test that started here on Saturday, acknowledging that his side felt under pressure during its rather disappointing first essay. "It is a big job for the batting unit whoever is in the day, it may be myself or anyone else in the top order, …

Adelaide Test: Australia add Moises Henrqieus to squad, fast bowler Sean Abbot ruled out with injury
4 years ago

Adelaide Test: Australia add Moises Henrqieus to squad, fast bowler Sean Abbot ruled out with injury

India Today  

Australia on Monday announced that addition of all-rounder Moises Henriques to the Test squad after pacer Sean Abbot was ruled out due to a calf injury as the hosts gear up for the much-anticipated 4-Test series against India. Moises Henriques will travel to Adelaide along with the rest of the Australian squad from Sydney while Sean Abbot misses out after …

AUS vs IND: Marnus Labuschagne ready to open for Australia - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years ago

AUS vs IND: Marnus Labuschagne ready to open for Australia - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Until a few days ago, David Warner and Joe Burns seemed likely candidates to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against India. It’s about winning games and if it is the best way that’s what we will do.” The Queensland batsman said he will be more than happy to adopt the role of partnering Burns come Thursday. …

Shaun Marsh could be considered to open vs India - Border - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Shaun Marsh could be considered to open vs India - Border - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Former captain Allan Border believes experienced batsman Shaun Marsh can be a “stop-gap” option for the opening slot in an injury-hit Australia squad for the first Test against India. While Warner was on Wednesday ruled out of the opening Test due to a groin injury, Pucovski, who was considered a sure-short selection for the opening Test, is now a doubtful …

Australia may not tinker much with Test squad - Langer - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia may not tinker much with Test squad - Langer - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia is likely to field only tried and tested players against India for the forthcoming four-Test series in Australia unless an exceptional performer emerges from the Sheffield Shield. “We’ve been able to play some great Test cricket in the last 12-18 months. He added: “In our mind, it’s pretty clear at the moment what that first Test squad would be, …

Labuschagne: Nothing tougher than playing India in India
5 years ago

Labuschagne: Nothing tougher than playing India in India

The Hindu  

Considered another Australian legend in making, young batsman Marnus Labuschagne is keen to test his skills against India, which he says is the toughest place to travel on a cricket assignment. “But as a player you always want to test yourself against the best opposition in the toughest conditions, and there’s nothing tougher than India in India.” Just 14 Tests …

Highlights, Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1 at Adelaide, Full Cricket Score: Warner, Labuschagne tons put hosts in front
5 years, 1 month ago

Highlights, Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1 at Adelaide, Full Cricket Score: Warner, Labuschagne tons put hosts in front

Firstpost  

Follow the score and updates from the first day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Australian cricket team on Thursday announced an unchanged playing XI for the upcoming day-night Test against Pakistan. International Cricket Council’s rules …

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