BGT: Australia's McSweeney vows to show what he can do after baptism of fire
1 month ago

BGT: Australia's McSweeney vows to show what he can do after baptism of fire

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to "show everyone what I can do" when the second Test against India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. "I got two pretty good balls over there in Perth, so I'm not trying to dwell on it too much and look forward to Adelaide," McSweeney told Cricket Australia's media arm. "I've played well out here, and it's my home ground," he said of the Adelaide Oval, which will host the day-night second Test. "So I'm looking forward to getting in front of a home crowd and most importantly, a wicket that I've played heaps of cricket on and that I know really well."

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Waugh calls for Australia’s next Andrew Symonds to replace Marsh in Sydney Test vs India: ‘Can bowl offspin and seam’
1 week, 4 days ago

Waugh calls for Australia’s next Andrew Symonds to replace Marsh in Sydney Test vs India: ‘Can bowl offspin and seam’

Hindustan Times  

After losing the first Test match in Perth, Australia staged an immediate comeback against India at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mark Waugh named Mitchell Marsh's replacement for the Aussie Test playing XI. The criticism also pointed out that the likes of Labuschagne and Khawaja had also been underperforming, but the duo bounced back to form with Konstas’ arrival, putting an …

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 …

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'

Hindustan Times  

Australia made the big decision to go backwards on their decision to start the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Nathan McSweeney opening the batting, dropping the South Australia captain heading into the final two matches of the series beginning in Melbourne. ‘Really allowed Steve Smith and Travis Head to do what they did…’ India’s top order has looked shaky barring Yashasvi Jaiswal’s …

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question

Hindustan Times  

Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and has been replaced by 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas. So I think the young, more aggressive player will play for sure.” Michael Hussey poses ‘Jasprit Bumrah’ question Meanwhile, Michael Hussey felt that it was unfair on McSweeney as he had to face the likes of Jasprit …

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub

India Today  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney recently shared Marnus Labuschagne’s comforting words after being dropped from the Australian Test squad. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage "Marnus particularly told me 'It's not where you start, it's where you end' - it's a part of a journey, a good story will have its ups & downs - a learning curve," said McSweeney after his …

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25

Live Mint  

Days after being dropped from the national squad ahead of the fourth Test against team India at Melbourne in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian opener Nathan McSweeney reminded everyone of his class at the Big Bash League match on Sunday. Dropped for his dismal performance and replaced by rookie Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney smashed a match-winning 78 off …

Marnus Labuschagne's word of wisdom with Nathan McSweeney after he gets dropped: 'It's not where you start…'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Marnus Labuschagne's word of wisdom with Nathan McSweeney after he gets dropped: 'It's not where you start…'

Hindustan Times  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney revealed the conversation he had with Marnus Labuschagne as the young batter got dropped from the squad for the last two Tests against India. "Marnus particularly told me 'It's not where you start, it's where you end' - it's a part of a journey, a good story will have its ups & downs - a learning …

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL
2 weeks, 3 days ago

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL

Hindustan Times  

Having been dropped for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney came up with the perfect response at the Big Bash League. McSweeney slammed an unbeaten knock of 78* runs off 49 balls, packed with 10 fours and two sixes, as Brisbane reached 175/7 in 20 overs. Nathan McSweeney ‘devastated’ by Australia selectors' decision McSweeney was …

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan backed Nathan McSweeney make a strong comeback into the Australia side despite getting dropped from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I’ve seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don’t think anyone’s been given a harder challenge,” Vaughan said in …

McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position
2 weeks, 4 days ago

McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position

India Today  

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan felt bad for Nathan McSweeney for getting dropped from Australia's Test side. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I've seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don't think anyone's been given a harder challenge," Vaughan told Fox Sports. McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over: read …

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney made an instant impact on his return to the Big Bash League. McSweeney's match-winning knock comes days after he was dropped from Australia's Test side vs India. McSweeney shines on BBL return Great to see 👏 Nathan McSweeney brings up fifty on his return to the Big Bash - with four boundaries in the one over! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/52iGcehBTF …

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Dumped opener Nathan McSweeney said he was "devastated" Saturday after being cast out of Australia's team after just three Tests against India but vowed to come back a better player. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted," he told Australia's Channel Seven. Should 19-year-old Konstas play, he would become Australia's …

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

The Hindu  

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney admitted that he felt “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, after making his debut in the opening match of the series. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all …

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia captain Michael Clarke took a shot at the national selectors after Nathan McSweeney was axed from the squad for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. "This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing The Australian selection committee chaired by George Bailey has been under the microscope following …

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 …

BGT: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Paceman …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News  

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Hindustan Times  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. …

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

India Today  

Australia dropped their latest Test debutant, Nathan McSweeney, after just the first three matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the decision to drop 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests has divided opinions, Australia have added the attacking Sam Konstas in a bid to inject some firepower at the top of the order. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF …

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

India Today  

Australian selectors and their chief, George Bailey, have faced criticism for dropping young opener Nathan McSweeney from the squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney, 25, scored 72 runs across six innings in the first three Tests. In the Sheffield Shield, playing for New South Wales, Konstas has scored two centuries and accumulated 369 runs across …

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today  

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

Ouch! Cricket star is caught out on live TV yelling two words every Aussie bloke would agree with after copping a VERY painful injury
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ouch! Cricket star is caught out on live TV yelling two words every Aussie bloke would agree with after copping a VERY painful injury

Daily Mail  

Vision from the crease will leave many men squirming Cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk garnered the instant sympathy of countless Aussie blokes as he suffered a sickening blow to the groin on Thursday night when batting in the Big Bash League. Melbourne Renegades opener Fraser-McGurk, 22, copped a Billy Stanlake delivery right where it hurts during the second over in Geelong …

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs

The Hindu  

It was a Saturday of rains at the Gabba. The weather’s liquid sense of wicked humour was on full view as the wet spell would pause for a while and just as the umbrellas were folded, the clouds would burst forth again. This was tease and torment at its worst and it was more than enough to largely smother the …

AUS vs IND: Hope I can throw a few more punches at Bumrah at Gabba, says McSweeney
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Hope I can throw a few more punches at Bumrah at Gabba, says McSweeney

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney hopes to "throw a few more punches" at Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test at the Gabba after the Indian pacer removed the young Australian opener three times in four innings. "To get a bowler like Jasprit early in my career, it’s not going to get much tougher than that," McSweeney told cricket.com.au. "He got me again in …

Australia answers some, but not all of its pressing questions against India in Adelaide second Test romp
1 month ago

Australia answers some, but not all of its pressing questions against India in Adelaide second Test romp

ABC  

In the middle of what were likely spirited celebrations in the Adelaide Oval dressing rooms, there would surely have been a minute or two spared for relief. Perhaps the biggest takeaway was the performance of Marnus Labuschagne, whose gritty evening knock on day one and enlivened afternoon showing on day two were in many ways just as important as Travis …

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood builds fitness ahead of looming Test return against India
Top News
1 month ago

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood builds fitness ahead of looming Test return against India

ABC  

The next 24 hours will be crucial in deciding if star quick Josh Hazlewood will be fit to return for Australia's third Test against India in Brisbane. On Monday, 33-year-old Hazlewood bowled two full spells on Adelaide Oval as Australia's coaching staff watched on, a day after the hosts levelled the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-1. Hazlewood admitted having Victoria …

Pat Cummins gives major update on Josh Hazelwood's return to Australia XI for 3rd India Test
1 month ago

Pat Cummins gives major update on Josh Hazelwood's return to Australia XI for 3rd India Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia ran away with the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, an emphatic performance at the Adelaide Oval meaning they made the most of their expertise with the pink ball in day-night Test matches to draw level with India at 1-1. Australia’s success was thanks in large part to a terrific bowling performance from the pace battery, as India …

Josh Hazlewood to return for Brisbane Test vs India? Cummins gives big update
1 month ago

Josh Hazlewood to return for Brisbane Test vs India? Cummins gives big update

India Today  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that pacer Josh Hazlewood has been training well and is likely to return for the third Test against India in Brisbane. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Cummins hinted that Hazlewood’s return would require "sacrificing" one of the bowlers from the Adelaide squad, sparking speculation about Scott Boland’s place in the team. Scott Boland seamlessly …

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2nd Test in Adelaide: Mitchell Starc takes six wickets as Australia dominates India on day 1
1 month ago

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2nd Test in Adelaide: Mitchell Starc takes six wickets as Australia dominates India on day 1

The Hindu  

Australia saw the light on a Friday night. Ind vs Aus 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney survived the first 10 overs before Jasprit Bumrah caused the initial breach. Scoreboard India - 1st innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw b Starc 0, K.L. Rahul c McSweeney b Starc 37, Shubman Gill lbw b Boland 31, Virat …

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 …

Boland to replace injured Hazlewood; Australia name Playing XI for Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Boland to replace injured Hazlewood; Australia name Playing XI for Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Pacer Scott Boland will replace injured Josh Hazlewood in the upcoming Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as Australia skipper Pat Cummins named the playing eleven, as reported by cricket.com.au. Boland to replace injured Hazlewood; Australia name Playing XI for Adelaide Test The Adelaide Test will be Boland's first match for Australia in the last 18 …

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 …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to show everyone what he can do when the second Test between Australia and India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. “I got two pretty good balls over there in Perth, so not try and dwell on it too much and look forward to Adelaide.” With the first Test ending in a 295-run …

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 …

Hazlewood's injury heightens pressure on hosts ahead of Adelaide Test as Australia's Josh anything but high
1 month, 1 week ago

Hazlewood's injury heightens pressure on hosts ahead of Adelaide Test as Australia's Josh anything but high

Hindustan Times  

An eerie mirror image of the script of 2020-21 is rapidly unfolding in Australia four years on. Australia, hammered by 295 runs in the opening game in Perth last week, face the prospect of a long couple of weeks without Josh Hazlewood, their standout quick in the Western Australian capital who will miss at least next week’s day-nighter in Adelaide …

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 …

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop
1 month, 1 week ago

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop

India Today  

Former Australia pacer Ryan Harris has expressed his belief that Nathan McSweeney remains the most suitable option to open the batting for Australia in the Day-Night Test against India, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Despite McSweeney’s disappointing debut in the first Test at Perth, Harris maintains that the 25-year-old should be given another opportunity to prove his potential in the …

McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver
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1 month, 1 week ago

McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Nathan McSweeney may have struggled on his Test debut, but former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed the young opener to deliver in the second game against India, calling him "well-equipped" for the role. "For now, I think he's the best person for it but like everyone, he needs to score runs," Harris, who coaches McSweeney in the …

BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : The Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Harshit Rana brought back India in the game with a stellar performance leaving Australia reeling at 67/7 on the first day of the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium. BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India are batting first in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series at Optus Stadium in Perth after Jasprit Bumrah won the coin toss, and there are some fesh faces to be seen in action today. The reigning BGT champions have handed debuts to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana, and Devdutt …

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test

India TV News  

Nathan McSweeney of South Australia is making his international debut as Australia have announced a strong playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. McSweeney was the captain of Australia A against India A in the two-match unofficial Test series and led his side to a 2-0 series win. Australia : Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus …

Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers word of advice to McSweeney
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers word of advice to McSweeney

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian batter Wayne Phillips, the last player to have scored a century for his nation on debut as an opener, offered a word of advice to young Nathan McSweeney, who is all set to make his international debut against India during the Perth Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers …

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India

Hindustan Times  

Australia captain Pat Cummins Thursday urged new opener Nathan McSweeney not to try and emulate swashbuckling David Warner, while admitting his team had unfinished business with India. Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India The uncapped McSweeney will make his Test bow at Perth Stadium on Friday, parachuted in at the top of the order alongside Usman Khawaja …

Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Ahead of his side's first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is bowling in the match and is in a great physical shape for sending down some spells in order to ease workloads of frontline bowlers. Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India After …

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI

India TV News  

While all eyes are on India's playing XI with experts predicting a debut to Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana, some light needs to be thrown on Australia's line-up as well. If the openers play out the new ball, the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are waiting to have fun as the Kookaburra red-ball turns …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

Give Nathan McSweeney time, hope Marnus Labuschagne has a big series: Warner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Give Nathan McSweeney time, hope Marnus Labuschagne has a big series: Warner

India Today  

David Warner has asked the Australian selectors to show patience with Nathan McSweeney as an opener even if he fails initially during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Warner is also hoping that Marnus Labuschagne will return to form and have a big series against India this time around. “It’s a great time for him to come in; it’s a big series,” Warner …

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