Sam Konstas tells Australian selectors he has improved this summer as Test incumbents continue to struggle
3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas tells Australian selectors he has improved this summer as Test incumbents continue to struggle

ABC  

Sam Konstas says he is already a better batter than the one who started the summer with twin tons for NSW, as selectors weigh up Australia's squad for Boxing Day. Pat Cummins defends Australian selectors after Darren Lehmann's criticism Photo shows Pat Cummins stands with his hands on his hips Australia's current Test captain doesn't believe chief selector George Bailey is too close to the players, despite suggestions made from Australia's former coach. His series average of 12.6 is also the lowest of any Australia opener in a home Test series of at least three matches since Matthew Elliott's against South Africa in 1997. Konstas's comments came after captain Pat Cummins said Australia's second-innings collapse to 7-88 at the Gabba should not be held against the top order, as the side pursued quick runs in the ultimately drawn Test.

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Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach
1 week, 6 days ago

Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach

ABC  

Veteran NSW coach Greg Shipperd has told Sam Konstas he must adopt a more consistent approach to his batting, while adamant the teenager is showing signs of striking the right balance. Shipperd backed Konstas to return to Australia's Test team for June's World Championship final against South Africa, after being squeezed out of recent matches in Sri Lanka. The opener's …

Sam Konstas hits first domestic one-day hundred in loss to Queensland
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas hits first domestic one-day hundred in loss to Queensland

ABC  

Young gun Sam Konstas has overcome leg cramps to score his first domestic one-day cricket century, as Queensland beat NSW in a run-fest. Konstas trick shots not enough as NSW fall to Queensland Photo shows Sam Konstas prepares to play a ramp shot in a four-day cricket match Queensland's quicks are made to toil for a much-needed 188-run Sheffield Shield …

Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Young batter Sam Konstas had a terrific international debut in the Test series against India. The think tank preferred the opening combination of Travis Head and Usman Khawaja for the tour to Sri Lanka. In the meantime, Konstas noted that he understood the reason behind getting dropped despite good performance and added that Head is a legend of the game …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield

India TV News  

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield 19-year-old Sam Konstas has returned to Australia to play the Sheffield Shield after not being selected in the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The teenage sensation has made his return to Australia from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite impressing with …

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game

The Hindu  

Young opening batter Sam Konstas is leaving Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and flying back home to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield game against Queensland at the Gabba. “I totally understood the decision, Travis Head’s a legend of the game and he’s been dominating in these conditions up top,” Konstas said. The swashbuckling Head, however, made it …

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head

India Today  

Travis Head has backed Sam Konstas to regain his spot as the opener for Australia during the World Test Championship Final against South Africa. "Most likely I'd go back in the middle order and Sam would open," Head told reporters in Galle. Konstas is a big part of where we're going Head said that it is great to have Konstas …

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield

ABC  

Sam Konstas's Sri Lanka tour is officially over, with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield for New South Wales. Head vindicated the decision to remove Konstas from the top of the batting order, making a speedy half-century in the first Test against Sri Lanka to set the tone for Australia's big win. Head not harbouring long-term …

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test

India TV News  

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had a piece of advice for the reigning World Test Champions to send back the 19-year-old Sam Konstas home in time for the Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales. “We’ve got to remember he’s 19 so if they’re not using him for the second Test I would send him home to play state …

Aus vs SL: Khawaja's maiden double ton takes Australia to 475-3 at lunch on Day 2
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aus vs SL: Khawaja's maiden double ton takes Australia to 475-3 at lunch on Day 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Galle: Opener Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century powered Australia to a commanding 475 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Resuming on 147 overnight at Galle, Khawaja showed remarkable composure against Sri Lanka’s spinners, reaching the milestone with a sharp single to mid-off. Khawaja and captain Steve Smith, who became …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders

ABC  

The axing of Sam Konstas was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. The Sri Lankans had an almighty caught behind appeal in the middle session after Prabath Jayasuriya got one past Usman Khawaja's bat. Australia's Steve Smith brought up multiple career milestones in the first innings against …

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, January 30 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Khawaja surpassed his previous highest score of 195* against South Africa in January 2023, as he became the first Australian batter to score a double hundred in Sri Lanka. …

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted

Daily Mail  

Ricky Pointing has questioned why Australia's selectors opted to omit rising young star Sam Konstas from the side's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Ricky Ponting has questioned the decision to drop Sam Konstas from Australia's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday The cricket great claimed he did not like the decision and had expected the …

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Milestone man Smith got three runs off spinner Nishan Peiris to reach his third ton in four matches as he took off his baggy green and raised his bat …

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka Australia dropped Sam Konstas as Travis Head opened the innings in the first Test vs Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia opener Sam Konstas showed maturity after he was told of being dropped from the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in …

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting. “Ideally, we’d prefer to lock in our XI a couple of days in advance, but things change rapidly here, so we’ll leave it until the last minute.” Meanwhile, Sri Lanka …

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match. Konstas, who impressed as opener in his debut series against India, could be accommodated in the middle order following Head’s promotion, Smith said. Head impressed in …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test

India Today  

Australia have named Travis Head as the opening partner for Usman Khawaja going into the opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting January 29 in Galle. Despite having Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney in their squad, the visitors preferred Head, who finished the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India as the leading run-scorer. Smith said that the tour of Sri Lanka will …

Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped

ABC  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas at the top of Australia's batting order for the first Sri Lanka Test despite the teenager's heroics in the triumphant India series. "Just playing what's in front of us, it's quite different to back home on the surfaces we've been playing on there where it's very pace dominant," he said. Specialist opener Konstas, Nathan …

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey

India Today  

Breakout star of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Sam Konstas might not have a place in the playing XI in the Test series against Sri Lanka, hinted chief selector George Bailey. Speaking after the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka series, Bailey said that Australia might promote Travis Head to the opening slot as they did against India in the BGT …

Don't think Sam Konstas can survive as a Test opener playing like that: Ponting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Don't think Sam Konstas can survive as a Test opener playing like that: Ponting

India Today  

Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels Sam Konstas won’t be able to survive as an opener for long in Test cricket with his current style of play. Apart from his batting heroics, Konstas didn’t shy away from engaging in banters and verbal duals as he riled up Jasprit Bumrah late on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Recently, …

Ravi Shastri on Australia’s Sam Konstas: ‘He was like a cat on a hot tin roof’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri on Australia’s Sam Konstas: ‘He was like a cat on a hot tin roof’

Live Mint  

Australia's teen sensation Sam Konstas, who made his Test debut at Melbourne against India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, received a piece of advice from former India head coach Ravi Shastri to focus on his 'strengths' and play the way he wants, ANI reported. When the 19-year-old opener made his debut in front of a sold-out crowd at the iconic …

Ricky Ponting, Ravi Shastri Review Sam Konstas' BGT 2024-25 Campaign; Advice Him To...
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting, Ravi Shastri Review Sam Konstas' BGT 2024-25 Campaign; Advice Him To...

ABP News  

Former cricketers and living legends, Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri, have reviewed the exploits of Sam Konstas in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series, where the Australian teenager grabbed headlines for various reasons. Speaking on the ICC Review Show, icons Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri reflected on the playstyle of Sam Konstas, but the former has given his compatriot a …

Sam Konstas accepts mistake after heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, Australian teen says ‘It was probably my fault’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas accepts mistake after heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, Australian teen says ‘It was probably my fault’

Live Mint  

Australian opener Sam Konstas has accepted his mistake in riling up with India pacer Jasprit Bumrah which resulted in Usman Khawaja's wicket in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. This didn't go well with Bumrah as he gestured towards Khawaja with his arms and asked the Australian opener to get ready. He got the wicket, but obviously …

Aussie teenage sensation Sam Konstas could receive eye-watering pay rise should the batter surpass another big Test milestone
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aussie teenage sensation Sam Konstas could receive eye-watering pay rise should the batter surpass another big Test milestone

Daily Mail  

Sam Konstas' whirlwind fortnight has seen the Aussie teenager clash with cricketing royalty, ramp Jasprit Bumrah and even show up to a Prime Minister's reception wearing a pair of Adidas Sambas. Should the 18-year-old Aussie star play in either of Australia's upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of this month, Konstas will, according to The Daily Telegraph, net …

Rohit Sharma on Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas stand-off during IND vs AUS 5th Test: ‘Play cricket, don’t talk needlessly’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma on Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Konstas stand-off during IND vs AUS 5th Test: ‘Play cricket, don’t talk needlessly’

Live Mint  

Sam Konstas has grabbed the headlines ever since his debut in Melbourne against India in the fourth Test. If his heated exchange with Virat Kohli following the latter's shoulder-barge on the youngster was the start, the Australian opener poked Jasprit Bumrah just before the final over of Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Reacting to Bumrah's complaints, Konstas …

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd

Hindustan Times  

A fired-up Mohammed Siraj pegged Australia back with a double-wicket over in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. After stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah started the day by getting Marnus Labuschagne nicking to Rishabh Pant in the 7th over of Australia's innings to become the Indian …

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah breaks 46-year-old Indian Test record in Australia

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the history books as he registered the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia on Saturday, January 4. Bumrah achieved the feat on Day 2 of the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in his second over of …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket

Live Mint  

19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas is back in the spotlight after an altercation with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas: The incident occurred in the 3rd over of Australia's 1st innings when Bumrah ran in to bowl to Usman Khawaja. Seeing Khwaja's reaction, non-striker Konstas stopped Bumrah, to which the Indian pacer could be heard asking, "What's …

Revealed: The shocking problem with the Australian cricket team that should have fans VERY worried
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters

ABP News  

AUS Vs IND, 5th Test: Australia are up-and-running in the Sydney Test, as their world-class bowling attack inflict early jitters on India, by sending openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the hut. Mitchell Starc got rid of KL Rahul before Scott Boland's golden arm did the trick yet again, as he sent the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal back to …

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship

India Today  

Sam Konstas' explosive batting debut in Melbourne didn't surprise his mentor, Shane Watson; however, the 19-year-old's showmanship during the Boxing Day Test did catch the former Australian all-rounder off guard. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Konstas scored 14 runs off one of Bumrah’s overs and followed it up with an 18-run assault — two of Bumrah’s three most …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Australian batting sensation Sam Konstas, who has impressed in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might face a reality check on a Test tour to India. The 19-year-old, known for his performances and on-field antics, stirred mixed reactions during the series, particularly after his heated exchanges with stand-in Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah. Chopra shared …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

Rohit ‘rested’ for Sydney Test: How ‘Hitman’ and coach Gambhir’s body language virtually confirmed landmark change
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit ‘rested’ for Sydney Test: How ‘Hitman’ and coach Gambhir’s body language virtually confirmed landmark change

Firstpost  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having long conversations with senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah during India’s training session after refusing to confirm Rohit Sharma’s place in the XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Gambhir had categorically refused to confirm Rohit’s place in the XI during the pre-match press conference that took place during the team’s …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In

ABP News  

Team India has made notable adjustments in their playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah returns as India captain in IND vs AUS 5th Test Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah will most likely lead India in IND vs AUS Sydney Test as Rohit Sharma steps aside. Australia holds a 2-1 lead in the five-match IND vs …

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney

Live Mint  

Several changes are likely to be expected in the Indian playing XI when Rohit Sharma's men take on Australia in the fifth and final Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While head coach Gautam Gambhir did not spill the beans, the Indian captain was last among recognised batters to enter the nets, thus giving a hint of him getting dropped in …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Virat, Rohit To Sit Out? Two Fresh Faces Likely To Make Playing XI In Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Virat, Rohit To Sit Out? Two Fresh Faces Likely To Make Playing XI In Sydney

ABP News  

India probable playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: The India cricket team, presently under immense pressure and criticism, is expected to field a refreshed lineup for upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney with India's World Test Championship final dreams hanging by a thread. A loss in IND vs AUS 5th Test would all …

Australia vs India, 5th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs India, 5th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday with the series in favour of the hosts at 2-1 after four games. Australia has dropped Mitchell Marsh and brought in debutant all-rounder Beau Webster in the playing XI. Although India is yet to confirm its playing XI, …

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday opened up Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli's bumping incident which took place on the first day at the Melbourne Test and said that the Aussie youngster didn't take it to heart. ": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump' Australia clinched a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

IND vs AUS: Australia's record at Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of New Year's Test against India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Australia's record at Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of New Year's Test against India

India TV News  

After a thumping win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia are just inches away from regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in more than a decade. The hosts are comfortably placed in the series with a 2-1 scoreline in their favour and therefore, even a draw in the New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground will …

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test

India TV News  

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will look to avoid a series loss when they take on a highly-motivated Australian side in the fifth Test match starting on Friday early morning. IND vs AUS 5th Test pitch report The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground offers a pace-friendly surface in red-ball cricket. And then tomorrow, we'll do a …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney

The Hindu  

Late on Monday, the light dimmed on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seagulls descended on the turf, cleaning staff were busy removing the waste that a massive sporting contest tends to generate, and Australian cricketers lingered around, savouring their 184-run triumph against India in the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon celebrates India’s final wicket in the second innings which secured a win …

David Warner praises Sam Konstas's aggression, questions teammates' approach to Jasprit Bumrah
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner praises Sam Konstas's aggression, questions teammates' approach to Jasprit Bumrah

ABC  

David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's audacious approach against Jasprit Bumrah and India, but questioned why a 19-year-old had to set the example for Australia's top order. Konstas's sparkling first-innings 60 on Boxing Day set the tone for Australia's memorable Test win, putting them 2-1 up in the series with one to play. Five quick hits from Australia's manic day …

AUS vs IND: Warner praises Konstas, questions senior batters' approach vs Bumrah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Warner praises Konstas, questions senior batters' approach vs Bumrah

India Today  

Former Australian opener David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's fearless approach against Jasprit Bumrah, crediting the 19-year-old for setting the tone during Australia's pivotal Boxing Day Test win that gave them a 2-1 series lead with one match remaining. Konstas's aggressive innings included 34 runs off Bumrah in the opening session, the most any batter has scored against the Indian …

BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more

Live Mint  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 has already seen its fair share of controversies. Ind vs Aus 1st Test: KL Rahul's Dismissal KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the 1st Test against Australia sparked debate. Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Siraj vs Head During the Adelaide pink-ball Test, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head, who had scored a century, and gave him an aggressive …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma sat down and grimaced a little. Reflecting on the fourth Test’s defeat against Australia, Rohit said, “Obviously, we had the opportunity to bring the game to us or to draw it. Make sure that when we turn up at Sydney we try and move that momentum towards us.” Asked about Rishabh Pant’s manner of dismissals, Rohit explained: “Pant …

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