Australia name unchanged squad for next month's ODI home series against New Zealand
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia name unchanged squad for next month's ODI home series against New Zealand

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Paceman Jhye Richardson, coming back from a serious shoulder injury, missed out on the 14-man squad but will remain with the Australia camp for the upcoming ODIs against South Africa. Melbourne: Australia named an unchanged squad on Wednesday for next month’s one-day international home series against New Zealand. “Keeping him in South Africa with the one-day squad gives us another exceptional fast bowler who is ready to go.” Australia play South Africa in the third and final T20I at Cape Town later on Wednesday before the first of three ODIs against the Proteas from 29 February. Squad: Aaron Finch, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, D’Arcy Short, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

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Australia dealt blow as injured Josh Hazlewood set to miss Sri Lanka series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia dealt blow as injured Josh Hazlewood set to miss Sri Lanka series

India Today  

Australia have been dealt a significant blow as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka due to injury. With an already packed schedule ahead, including the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June and the Ashes series next summer, Hazlewood's recovery will be crucial. However, his absence in the Sri Lanka …

Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join Australia's squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join Australia's squad

ABC  

Peter Handscomb's chances of a Test recall in Sri Lanka have been given a significant boost after he was invited to join Australia's squad at the SCG. Australia vs Sri Lanka Tour 1st Test: Jan 29 - Feb 2 2nd Test: Feb 6-10 One-off ODI: Feb 13 Australian officials confirmed on Friday that Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann would …

Jhye Richardson in frame for Australian call-up for fifth Test against India, despite still recovering from injuries
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jhye Richardson in frame for Australian call-up for fifth Test against India, despite still recovering from injuries

ABC  

Fringe paceman Jhye Richardson isn't over-thinking the prospect of playing in the fifth Test against India in Sydney, but will do his best to seize the opportunity should it arise. Richardson was drafted into Australia's Test squad for the recently-completed Boxing Day Test, three days after he publicly stated it is "unrealistic for me to think about international cricket". "It's …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
3 months 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: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test, uncapped duo called up
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Watch Aussie cricket paceman sustain bizarre injury while celebrating two quick wickets with team-mates
4 months ago

Watch Aussie cricket paceman sustain bizarre injury while celebrating two quick wickets with team-mates

Daily Mail  

A bizarre moment unfolded at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday as Aussie pace bowler Jhye Richardson appeared to suffer an injury as he celebrated claiming a wicket. The fast bowler has not featured in WA's first four games of the Sheffield Shield season following a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined in the run-up to this summer. In what …

Rohit Sharma not travelling to Australia with rest of Indian squad, participation in 1st Test under cloud: Report
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma not travelling to Australia with rest of Indian squad, participation in 1st Test under cloud: Report

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Rohit Sharma in action REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo The Indian team will depart for Australia in two batches. In Rohit Sharma's absence, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead Team India as he has been named as the vice-captain for the tour of Australia. …

Australia T20I Squad Announced: New Captain to Emerge for Pakistan Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia T20I Squad Announced: New Captain to Emerge for Pakistan Series

India Today  

Australia have named a 13-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. The squad features several returning players, including Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson, who will be looking to make a comeback after recent injuries. The squad also includes several rising stars, including Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, who are vying for the opening T20 batting …

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out

Daily Mail  

First match against Germany on July 25 Coach Tony Gustavsson has gambled on the fitness of Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry, naming the injured duo in his squad for the Matildas' Olympics campaign. Katrina Gorry's serious ankle injury hasn't kept her out of the team to play in Paris Selectors also gave Caitlin Foord time to prove her fitness after …

Australia name final squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Jake Fraser-McGurk gets late call-up to travelling group – India TV
10 months ago

Australia name final squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Jake Fraser-McGurk gets late call-up to travelling group – India TV

India TV News  

Australia have named their final squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA with the addition of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short to the travelling group as reserves ahead of the May 25 deadline. The Australian T20 squad sans five players, who are currently involved in the IPL 2024 playoffs, will be travelling …

Australia coach DEFENDS David Warner selection after controversial World Cup snub of IPL sensation: 'His record is outstanding'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia coach DEFENDS David Warner selection after controversial World Cup snub of IPL sensation: 'His record is outstanding'

Daily Mail  

Andrew McDonald has defended the decision to bank on experienced international players over IPL form, adamant it is Australia's best option for the T20 World Cup. Andrew McDonald has defended his World Cup squad selection for the T20 tournament David Warner has been selected over IPL sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk Instead David Warner held his spot for his farewell tournament despite …

Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Mitch Marsh to captain; Steve Smith misses out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Mitch Marsh to captain; Steve Smith misses out

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia, on Wednesday, announced a 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies from June 1-29. Mitch Marsh was named the captain, while Steve Smith was out of the World Cup squad for the first time since 2014. We weren't sure how to announce this year's @T20WorldCup squad, so we asked a few …

New Zealand squad for Australia Test series: Daryl Mitchell returns; Kuggeleijn replaces Jamieson
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand squad for Australia Test series: Daryl Mitchell returns; Kuggeleijn replaces Jamieson

The Hindu  

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is expected to recover from a foot injury in time for the Test matches against Australia later this month while Scott Kuggeleijn will replace injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand Cricket said on Saturday. Mitchell missed New Zealand’s second Test against South Africa while he will also sit out the upcoming T20 international series …

Marsh captains Australia T20 squad for NZ series
1 year, 1 month ago

Marsh captains Australia T20 squad for NZ series

The Hindu  

Mitchell Marsh looks set to lead Australia into this year’s Twenty20 World Cup after being named captain of a full-strength squad for a three-match series in New Zealand this month, the team’s last before June’s global showpiece. READ | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test First-choice batsmen Travis Head and Steve Smith and left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc return along with Cummins …

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad

The Hindu  

David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batter was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week. “The National Selection Panel have retained the same squad from Melbourne to Sydney as we look to clean sweep the test series,” chief selector …

Australia updates T20I squad for India tour, six World Cup winners returning home
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia updates T20I squad for India tour, six World Cup winners returning home

The Hindu  

Australia announced an updated squad for its T20 international series against India for the remaining three matches of the five-game series on Tuesday. World Cup winners Steve Smith and Adam Zampa have reportedly flown home ahead of tonight’s third match in Guwahati, while Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis and Sean Abbott will all return tomorrow. Marnus Labuschagne has been …

IND vs AUS: Australia make massive changes to T20I squad ahead of 3rd T20I, two players fly back home
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Australia make massive changes to T20I squad ahead of 3rd T20I, two players fly back home

India TV News  

Cricket Australia has made quite a few changes to their squad for the remaining three T20Is of the ongoing series against India. The visitors have called back all the World Cup winners featuring in the series midway with two players - Steve Smith and Adam Zampa - already flying back home ahead of the third T20I set to be played …

IND vs AUS: David Warner withdrawn from Australia's squad for India T20 series, replacement named
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs AUS: David Warner withdrawn from Australia's squad for India T20 series, replacement named

India TV News  

The dust hasn't even settled yet and the two finalists of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, India and Australia will be up against each other in a five-match T20 series starting in a couple of days on November 23 in Vizag. Warner, who was part of the T20 squad, being one of the seven members of the World Cup …

India vs Australia T20Is: Matthew Wade to captain Aussies in five-match series
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Australia T20Is: Matthew Wade to captain Aussies in five-match series

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Matthew Wade will lead Australia in their T20 series against India next months with multiple players giving the tour a miss, selectors said on Saturday. Wade was moved to the top job with regular captain Mitchell Marsh heading home from the ODI World Cup to prepare for the home Test summer. Test and one-day captain Pat Cummins along with pacers …

Matthew Wade to captain Australia in post-World Cup T20I series against India
1 year, 4 months ago

Matthew Wade to captain Australia in post-World Cup T20I series against India

India Today  

After the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, eight Australian squad members will continue their stay in India as they have been selected as part of a 15-player lineup for a forthcoming five-match T20I series against Rohit Sharma's team. World Cup squad members Josh Inglis and Sean Abbott and traveling reserve Tanveer Sangha will also remain in India, with IPL stars …

Australia announce squad for India T20Is after World Cup; Smith and Warner return, 35-year-old named captain
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia announce squad for India T20Is after World Cup; Smith and Warner return, 35-year-old named captain

India TV News  

Australia have made a smashing comeback into the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with three wins in a row after starting the tournament with two back-to-back losses and now have already begun preparations for the future assignments as well. On Saturday, October 28, ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand, Australia announced a 14-strong squad for the …

Hardie stays as cover for India series as Australia’s injury woes mount
1 year, 6 months ago

Hardie stays as cover for India series as Australia’s injury woes mount

The Hindu  

All-rounder Aaron Hardie will travel with the rest of the Australia squad to India as cover for Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis, both of whom picked up niggling injuries during the team’s tour of South Africa, Cricket Australia said on Monday. As if a 3-2 loss in the one-day international series was not bad enough, Australia is grappling with fresh …

Australia brings back Smith, Maxwell and Starc for India ODIs
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia brings back Smith, Maxwell and Starc for India ODIs

The Hindu  

Australia has brought back Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in its 18-man squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series in India. Top-order batter Travis Head missed out after suffering a fracture on his left hand in South Africa and has been replaced by Matthew Short, who is yet to make his ODI debut. While pacer Spencer Johnson retains …

Australia name Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in ODI squad for India series
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia name Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in ODI squad for India series

Firstpost  

The three India vs Australia ODIs will take place on September 24, 28 and October 1. Australia have named almost a full-strength squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series in India as Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc make a return. Travis Head, however, has not been named in the 18-member squad after suffering a fracture on his left …

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell return as Australia name 18-member squad for India ODIs
1 year, 6 months ago

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell return as Australia name 18-member squad for India ODIs

Hindustan Times  

Australia announced a 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, which starts from September 22. File photo of Pat Cummins Cummins and Steve Smith were recovering from respective wrist injuries while Mitchell Starc was troubled with soreness in his groin and shoulder after the Ashes. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell, who was originally part of the South Africa tour, …

Australia names 15-member squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia names 15-member squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Young legspinner Tanveer Sangha has missed out on a place in Australia’s provisional 15-man World Cup squad after impressing on his international debut in South Africa. Named in a broader squad for the South Africa tour, Sangha has been cut along with fast bowler Nathan Ellis and rookie all-rounder Aaron Hardie, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Sangha took five wickets …

Marsh in line to lead Australia in South Africa ODI and T20 series ahead of World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Marsh in line to lead Australia in South Africa ODI and T20 series ahead of World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Veteran allrounder Mitchell Marsh is in line to captain Australia for the first time because of an injury to Pat Cummins for a limited-overs tour to South Africa ahead of the Cricket World Cup. We view a period of enforced rest for Pat as a positive ahead of this important World Cup campaign.” Allrounder Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson …

Josh Hazlewood fit and included in Australia's WTC final squad vs India
1 year, 9 months ago

Josh Hazlewood fit and included in Australia's WTC final squad vs India

Hindustan Times  

Josh Hazlewood made the cut when Australia submitted their final 15-man squad for next week's World Test Championship final despite recent injury concerns, the International Cricket Council have announced. Josh Hazlewood has been included in Australia's WTC final squad. India have confirmed the 15 players they announced three weeks ago after wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul's withdrew with a right leg …

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirms WTC final squad
1 year, 9 months ago

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirms WTC final squad

The Hindu  

Josh Hazlewood made the cut when Australia submitted its final 15-man squad for next week’s World Test Championship final despite recent injury concerns, the International Cricket Council announced. The paceman cut short his Indian Premier League campaign earlier this month after reporting “minor side soreness” but had been declared fit by Cricket Australia for the winner-takes-all test at The Oval …

ENG vs AUS: Weird that Australia have picked just 4 pacers for Ashes Tests, says Matthew Potts
1 year, 11 months ago

ENG vs AUS: Weird that Australia have picked just 4 pacers for Ashes Tests, says Matthew Potts

India Today  

England white-ball coach Matthew Potts has called the Australian Test squad for Ashes series 'weird'. Potts, speaking to Sky Sports, ahead of the series said that it was weird for Australia to select just four pacers for the Ashes, as fast bowlers need rest and have to be rotated throughout a long bilateral tour. I thought that was a little …

David Warner keeps place as Australia name Ashes squad
1 year, 11 months ago

David Warner keeps place as Australia name Ashes squad

The Independent  

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David Warner in World Test Championships final squad but Australia keeps top order options open
1 year, 11 months ago

David Warner in World Test Championships final squad but Australia keeps top order options open

The Hindu  

David Warner has been included in Australia’s squad for the World Test Championship final and first two Ashes Tests but selectors kept their options at the top of the batting order open by also calling up Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw. “Knowing that we’ve got some depth there and confidence in the guys that you can bring in means you’ve …

Ind vs Aus | Warner, Agar, Mitch Marsh, Maxwell included in ODI squad
2 years, 1 month ago

Ind vs Aus | Warner, Agar, Mitch Marsh, Maxwell included in ODI squad

The Hindu  

David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia's squad for next month's One-Day International series in India on Thursday despite being sent home from the Test tour this week. Recently injured all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were also included in the squad for the three-match series, which starts in Mumbai on March 17 and continues with matches in …

Australia squad for India Tests: Todd Murphy, Handscomb named in 18-man team for Border-Gavaskar series
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia squad for India Tests: Todd Murphy, Handscomb named in 18-man team for Border-Gavaskar series

The Hindu  

Rising star Todd Murphy was on Wednesday included in Australia’s Test squad for its India tour as a potential spin partner to Nathan Lyon, while batter Peter Handscomb was recalled. “We have selected a squad that provides the depth and flexibility required to adapt depending on the conditions we may encounter.” Bailey said the combination of left and right-hand batters, …

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

Australia’s Renshaw, Agar included for third Test against South Africa
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia’s Renshaw, Agar included for third Test against South Africa

The Hindu  

Australia has included top order batter Matt Renshaw and spinner Ashton Agar in a 14-man squad for the third Test against South Africa. All-rounder Cameron Green and pace bowler Mitchell Starc were ruled out of the Sydney clash starting Wednesday after suffering finger injuries in the second Test win in Melbourne. “Matthew is included as a versatile batting option who …

Australia vs South Africa: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of opening Test at the Gabba
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia vs South Africa: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of opening Test at the Gabba

Firstpost  

Veteran Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is still dealing with a side strain and is out of the match starting on Saturday at The Gabba. Australia will be without a key bowler Josh Hazlewood for the opening Test against South Africa in Brisbane as Men in Yellow revealed a 14-player squad for the opening game of the series against the Proteas," …

Travis Head replaces Aaron Finch in Australia squad for England ODI series
2 years, 4 months ago

Travis Head replaces Aaron Finch in Australia squad for England ODI series

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Harris, Handscomb earn spots as Australia announces squad for West Indies Test series; schedule
2 years, 4 months ago

Harris, Handscomb earn spots as Australia announces squad for West Indies Test series; schedule

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced the squads for West Indies Test series and the England ODI series Test-capped opener Marcus Harris regains his berth in the Pat Cummins led Test squad after being overlooked for Sri Lanka where Australia shared the spoils 1-1. Pat Cummins’ team currently sits atop the Test Championship ladder, 10 percentage points clear of South Africa …

T20 World Cup: Daniel Vettori explains Australia’s decision to leave Mitchell Starc out vs Afghanistan
2 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: Daniel Vettori explains Australia’s decision to leave Mitchell Starc out vs Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Defending champions Australia made a host of changes to their lineup for Friday’s crucial T20 World Cup Group 1 fixture against Afghanistan, with skipper Aaron Finch among those missing out. What did raise a few eyebrows however, was the host team leaving out left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc from their lineup and bringing Kane Richardson in his place, a move that …

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch admits Australia taking a gamble after Josh Inglis injury
2 years, 5 months ago

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch admits Australia taking a gamble after Josh Inglis injury

Firstpost  

Aaron Finch said veteran David Warner would most likely step up and take the gloves if need be and had done a bit of practice. Sydney: Australia skipper Aaron Finch admitted they were taking a risk after not calling up another wicketkeeper for their Twenty20 World Cup defence starting on Saturday. Green is mainly in as cover and will not …

Australia recall Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar for England series
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia recall Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar for England series

Hindustan Times  

Australia has recalled all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, along with paceman Kane Richardson and spinner Ashton Agar, for the T20 series against England in the leadup to the World Cup. Australia's Marcus Stoinis Stoinis returns to the squad after suffering a side strain, while Richardson and Agar slot back in after being rested from the ongoing West Indies series. Selectors have drafted …

Will not be difficult to replace Aaron Finch as T20I captain, believes fast bowler Josh Hazlewood
2 years, 6 months ago

Will not be difficult to replace Aaron Finch as T20I captain, believes fast bowler Josh Hazlewood

India Today  

Australia have several experienced T20I players who can readily take over the team, in case captain Aaron Finch decides to retire from the shortest format of the international game, said fast bowler Josh Hazlewood on Wednesday, 14 September. Asked how difficult it would be for Australia to have a new captain for the World Cup, Hazlewood said the team had …

Australia to wait until after T20 World Cup to name new ODI captain
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia to wait until after T20 World Cup to name new ODI captain

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AUS vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Australian captain's dismal run a cause of huge worry for defending champions
2 years, 6 months ago

AUS vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Australian captain's dismal run a cause of huge worry for defending champions

India TV News  

Highlights Aaron Finch is Australia's first captain to win the T20I World Cup Finch has faced a lot of criticism owing to his dismal performances lately AUS vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Australian skipper Aaron Finch is amidst a run drought and hasn't been able to get it back off his shoulders. But contrary to everything and all the noise that …

Australia T20 World Cup 2022 squad: Tim David picked, Warner rested for India series
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia T20 World Cup 2022 squad: Tim David picked, Warner rested for India series

The Hindu  

Singapore-born all-rounder Tim David has been named in Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad, while leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has been omitted, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. “He is a highly gifted, natural ball-striker who will add extra batting depth to the group which has had a lot of success in T20 cricket.” David is the only notable inclusion in the squad …

New Zealand tour of West Indies: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out due to rib injury
2 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand tour of West Indies: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out due to rib injury

India Today  

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the ongoing West Indies tour due to a rib injury and has been replaced by fellow pacer Ben Sears, who is yet to make his ODI debut. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure. "Ben comes fresh from a successful tour with the …

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Visitors' injury woes deepen as Stoinis ruled out
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Visitors' injury woes deepen as Stoinis ruled out

Firstpost  

Stoinis strained his side smashing 44 off 31 in Tuesday’s two-wicket win in Pallekele and Cricket Australia said Wednesday that the 32-year-old will play no further part in the five-match series. Australia’s injury woes in Sri Lanka deepened Wednesday with all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ruled out of the rest of the ODI series and spinner Ashton Agar also joining the wounded …

Australia names full-strength squads for Sri Lanka tour
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia names full-strength squads for Sri Lanka tour

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia will be at close to full strength for all three legs of its Sri Lankan tour as 34 players were named Friday for the all-format matches in June and July. “That could be from a test or white-ball preparation perspective or an opportunity to impress at an international level.” __ Australia squads: Test: Pat Cummins, Ashton …

Australia announce full-strength squad for Pakistan tour
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia announce full-strength squad for Pakistan tour

Firstpost  

Bowler Josh Hazelwood will be back in action after missing most of Australia’s recent 4-0 demolition of England in the Ashes. Sydney: Australia named a full-strength squad on Tuesday for their first Pakistan tour in 24 years, with spinners Mitchell Swepson and Ashton Agar drafted to back up their formidable pace attack. Pat Cummins’ side – who recently lost coach …

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