"My game is ready...": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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"My game is ready...": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney, who has been handed a maiden national team call-up for the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, said that he feels that his game is ready for the Indian challenge. ": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australia included uncapped batter McSweeney as the national side announced a 13-member squad for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India for the opening Test of the five-match series in Perth. His performances for South Australia and Australia A weighed in his favour and supports our view he is ready for the opportunity at Test level," Bailey said as quoted by the ICC. Australia squad for the first Test: Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc Series schedule:First Test: November 22-26: PerthSecond Test: December 6-10: AdelaideThird Test: December 14-18: BrisbaneFourth Test: December 26-30: MelbourneFifth Test: January 3-7: Sydney.

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu  

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

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

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
3 days, 14 hours 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 drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas
3 days, 19 hours ago

Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas

India TV News  

Australia have axed three-Test-old opener, Nathan McSweeney, after no show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against India in a ruthless call. McSweeney failed to cross 10 in five of the six innings he played in the first three Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane was left out for the 19-year-old New South Wales opening batter, Sam Konstas, who …

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
3 days, 19 hours 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, …

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: India Opt To Bowl First; Make Two Massive Changes In Playing XI | Details Inside
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AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: India Opt To Bowl First; Make Two Massive Changes In Playing XI | Details Inside

ABP News  

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: India win the all-important toss in the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, as they send-in Australia to bat first. Rohit Sharma's side have made two massive changes for the fixture, as Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja make a cut in the Playing XI at the expense of Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin. Playing …

Australia vs India, 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
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Australia vs India, 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will play Australia in the third match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane starting on Saturday, December 14. FOLLOW LIVE | AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 1 Live Josh Hazlewood will return to the playing XI instead of Scott Boland after sitting out the second Test following a side strain. Predicted Lineups India: Yashasvi …

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 3rd Test
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 3rd Test

India TV News  

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: The Indian cricket team will target a comeback after a heavy defeat in the second Test match against Australia. Match Details: Match: India tour of Australia 2024-25, 3rd Test match Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane Date & Time: Saturday, December 14 at 5:50 AM IST and 10:20 PM Local Time Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports …

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney

The Hindu  

Stepping into David Warner’s shoes can be a daunting task and Nathan McSweeney is dealing with that onerous challenge in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Back in a familiar environment here on Wednesday, the opener respectfully dealt with Warner’s shadow: “David was an unbelievable player with massive shoes to fill when he left. If I can be half the player …

AUS vs IND: Hope I can throw a few more punches at Bumrah at Gabba, says McSweeney
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval starting on Friday, December 6. FOLLOW LIVE: Catch all the live action from Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and India Australia will be without ace pacer Josh Hazlewood after he suffered a side strain during the first Test. Predicted …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon

The Hindu  

From being among the ground-staff tending to the pitch at the Adelaide Oval to being a champion spinner excelling on its surface, Nathan Lyon has traversed an incredible journey. Raising the bat, he wryly said: “Well, this is a first for me, raising the bat.” After the laughter subsided, he spoke about the need to promote sport across varied classes …

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

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday
3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday

The Hindu  

India coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the team in Australia ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. He had flown back home due to a family emergency following India’s 295-run win in the series opener in Perth. Gambhir missed the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval, which was shortened to a …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Travis Head says reports of divide within Australian camp can be 'put to bed'
3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Travis Head says reports of divide within Australian camp can be 'put to bed'

Firstpost  

Rumours of a split within the Australian team arose after Josh Hazlewood’s comments at a press conference after Day 3 of the first Test, in which the pacer appeared to express frustration at the batting group after they collapsed twice in a space of three days. Travis Head was the only Australian batter to go past the fifty mark in …

SL vs AUS: Adam Zampa eager to make Test debut for Australia in Sri Lanka tour
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SL vs AUS: Adam Zampa eager to make Test debut for Australia in Sri Lanka tour

India Today  

Adam Zampa has put his hand up for making his Test debut during Australia's tour of Sri Lanka next year. The Australian leg-spinner bolstered his case for selection in the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka by taking four wickets during New South Wales' Sheffield Shield loss to Tasmania this week. Zampa believes he can offer significant value to Australia's …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Indian team arrives at Canberra for day-night game against Prime Minister’s XI
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Indian team arrives at Canberra for day-night game against Prime Minister’s XI

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma’s men flew into Australia’s capital on Wednesday night while Virat Kohli arrived earlier. After the recent first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium which India won by 295 runs, the visitors are scheduled to play against the Prime Minister’s XI here at the Manuka Oval on November 30 and December 1. READ | Gautam Gambhir returns home due to …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma arrives in Perth
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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma arrives in Perth

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: India captain Rohit Sharma was quick to hit the nets following his arrival in Perth as the team, led by his deputy Jasprit Bumrah, slowly but surely inched towards a dominant victory over Australia in the opening Test. He was seen batting in the nets during the lunch session on Monday as he faced reserve pacers Navdeep Saini, Yash …

Australia vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 2: IND 172/0; Rahul, Jaiswal take lead to 218 at Stumps
1 month ago

Australia vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 2: IND 172/0; Rahul, Jaiswal take lead to 218 at Stumps

The Hindu  

Day 1 report Under azure blue skies in a city at ease with both the slow life and fast lanes, Australia and India were locked in a taut battle of attrition. The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commenced with hype and hope and as Friday ebbed, there were enough twists and turns to keep the fans engaged. And …

7 debuts in 4 Tests for India in Australia: Can Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana go the Gill, Siraj, Thakur, Sundar way?
1 month ago

7 debuts in 4 Tests for India in Australia: Can Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana go the Gill, Siraj, Thakur, Sundar way?

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is well and truly underway. For the opening Test in Perth, India have handed out debut caps to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana and one waits to see how these two perform at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana making their way into the playing XI, India have …

IND vs AUS Border Gavaskar Trophy: India win toss, opt to bat first in opening Test against Australia
1 month ago

IND vs AUS Border Gavaskar Trophy: India win toss, opt to bat first in opening Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Under azure blue skies in a city at ease with both the slow life and fast lanes, Australia and India were locked in a taut battle of attrition. India finished the first session at 51 for four and the afternoon’s rear-guard action rested on Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Reddy, especially after Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar succumbed to Mitchell …

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

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium
1 month ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Live Mint  

As India will play the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans attending the match says, ‘this is going to be a monumental.’ The first India vs Australia Test of the 3-match series starts today at the Optus Stadium. "Very excited to see King Kohli over here, he's likely to perform well, but hopefully not for too …

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test
1 month 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 vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 1: AUS 67/7 at Stumps; Bumrah takes four wickets
1 month ago

Australia vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 1: AUS 67/7 at Stumps; Bumrah takes four wickets

The Hindu  

MATCH PREVIEW Two men fused by their passion for speed, split by nationalities, and thrown together into a sporting rivalry, stretched their hands towards each other. As proud fathers, splendid pacers and rival captains, Bumrah and Cummins then posed with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday noon. And it was time to get ready for a …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Plenty to ponder for India as Australia begins quest to wrest back Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Plenty to ponder for India as Australia begins quest to wrest back Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Two men fused by their passion for speed, split by nationalities, and thrown together into a sporting rivalry, stretched their hands towards each other. And it was time to get ready for a long Australian summer that would gain its sporting high from the five Tests pitting India against Cummins and his men. READ | India vs Australia in Tests …

Adam Gilchrist fires warning to Pat Cummins and co. after watching Team India train in Perth: 'Look out Australia...'
1 month ago

Adam Gilchrist fires warning to Pat Cummins and co. after watching Team India train in Perth: 'Look out Australia...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will look to produce a major turnaround when the side takes on Australia in the first Test of the five-match series on Friday. Team India players during training session in Perth Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batter, has now dropped a rather positive remark for Indian fans, as he fired a warning for Pat Cummins and his men. …

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India
1 month 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 …

It's going to get more attritional, says Cummins on eve of five-match series against India
1 month ago

It's going to get more attritional, says Cummins on eve of five-match series against India

Hindustan Times  

Perth, Australian captain Pat Cummins on Thursday said the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against arch-foes India is going to be more "attritional" as the two heavyweights of world cricket will be sparring over five Test matches instead of the traditional four games. It's going to get more attritional, says Cummins on eve of five-match series against India The blockbuster series will be …

Australia vs India, 1st Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
1 month ago

Australia vs India, 1st Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Optus Stadium from Friday, November 22. Predicted Lineups India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep. Australia: Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, …

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

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back
1 month ago

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back

Al Jazeera  

Australia head into the first Test against India on Friday seeking to end the tourists’ Border-Gavaskar dominance. “I think for about half the change-room, we haven’t won the Border-Gavaskar,” the fast bowler told reporters at Perth Stadium on Thursday on the eve of the series-opening test. So we’re all excited India right out there … one of the best teams …

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 1st Test
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1 month ago

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 1st Test

India TV News  

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: The mighty Australia side is set to kick off the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth on Friday. Pat Cummins-led Australian side faces no headache selecting their playing eleven for the first Test match with the uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney set to fill in David Warner's opening slot. Match Details: Match: India tour of Australia …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Prediction: Can wounded India complete a hat-trick in Australia?
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Prediction: Can wounded India complete a hat-trick in Australia?

India Today  

The stage is set for the ultimate showdown in Test cricket as India and Australia prepare to clash in a five-match blockbuster series. Harshit Ahuja: Prediction - Australia 3-1 India So much has changed for the Indian team over the last three weeks. Krishan Kumar: Prediction - India 4-0 Australia This series is important for the Indian team in view …

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?

India Today  

The Indian team is all set to take on Australia in the 5-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. There has been a lot of discussion over India's final playing XI combination after Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's absence for the 1st Test. However, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the team would wait until the morning of …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Guide: All you need to know about Aus vs Ind Test series
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Guide: All you need to know about Aus vs Ind Test series

India Today  

It’s that time of year when ardent cricket fans set their alarms for early mornings. India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time also took a significant blow after the shocking defeat to New Zealand. 1st Test: Optus Stadium, Perth Dates: 22nd–26th November Time: 10:20 am local / 7:50 am IST 2nd Test: Adelaide …

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia
1 month ago

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia

India Today  

With just one day left for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy to kick off, the Indian cricket team chose to keep it light with an optional practice session. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman worked extensively with throwdown specialists Nuwan Seneviratne and Raghu, honing his skills to tackle the pace and bounce characteristic of Australian pitches. India gears up for BGT Meanwhile, outside …

Border-Gavaskar trophy: Players who can make debut during India vs Australia Test series
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar trophy: Players who can make debut during India vs Australia Test series

Firstpost  

Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, we take a look at five players who could make their Test debut in the India-Australia series. The 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is only a couple of days away, with the Optus Stadium in Perth hosting the first Test between Australia and India from 22 November. Having said that, we …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month 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 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 …

Nervy Nathan McSweeney 'ready' to open for Australia in Perth against India
1 month ago

Nervy Nathan McSweeney 'ready' to open for Australia in Perth against India

India Today  

Australia’s young opener Nathan McSweeney admitted to be under pressure ahead of the Test debut but said that he’s ready for the opportunity. McSweeney earned his spot on the back of stellar performances in the Sheffield Shield tournament followed by a match-winning knock for Australia A against India A. Ahead of his Test debut, McSweeney opened up on his experience …

IND VS AUS Test: Full Schedule, playing 11, venue, LIVE streaming and all you need to know about Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 month ago

IND VS AUS Test: Full Schedule, playing 11, venue, LIVE streaming and all you need to know about Border Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

India and Australia are all set to lock horns for the much awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy from November 22. Reports suggest that an underwhelming result in Australia could mean the end of Test careers of many of the senior players in the side including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy schedule: …

Matt Renshaw admits frustration as Nathan McSweeney gets nod for Perth Test
1 month ago

Matt Renshaw admits frustration as Nathan McSweeney gets nod for Perth Test

India Today  

Matt Renshaw has admitted that a lot of openers in Australia would have been left frustrated by Nathan McSweeney getting the nod to start the innings in the upcoming Perth Test against India. In the current Sheffield Shield season, McSweeney has been in fine form, amassing 291 runs from four innings at an impressive average of 97, with one century …

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'
1 month, 1 week ago

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'

Firstpost  

Former Australian opener Ed Cowan was among those questioniny the hosts’ decision to pick McSweeney over the likes of Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas, labeling the decision a “guess”. AP Australian chief selector George Bailey has firmly defended the decision to pick Nathan McSweeney as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner for the opening game of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India …

You're going to fire Virat Kohli up: Ex-Australia cricketer slams Ponting remark
1 month, 1 week ago

You're going to fire Virat Kohli up: Ex-Australia cricketer slams Ponting remark

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Shane Lee said he was left stunned by Ricky Ponting's remark about Virat Kohli in the run-up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lee, while talking on Fox Cricket’s podcast The Follow On, said it was a bad move from his former captain and claimed that such remarks would fire up someone like Kohli to do better in …

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests
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1 month, 1 week ago

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja offered his piece of advice to Nathan McSweeney, who is all set to become his opening partner in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. McSweeney's record in domestic With an impressive first-class batting average of 38.16, McSweeney has already notched up six centuries and 12 fifties, accumulating 2,252 runs in the format. Khawaja jokingly dismissed concerns …

India's conundrum down under: Where are specialist openers for Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
1 month, 1 week ago

India's conundrum down under: Where are specialist openers for Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

India TV News  

Australia confidently revealed their 13-member squad for the opening Test match against India by naming uncapped youngster Nathan McSweeney as their specialist opener to partner veteran Usman Khawaja. Uncapped Abhimanyu Easwaran has joined KL Rahul and Shubman Gill as India’s specialist opening options for the Australia series but it's not enough to threaten Australia star-studded bowling attack. Image Source : …

Usman Khawaja defends partner to be Nathan McSweeney over strike rate debate ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Usman Khawaja defends partner to be Nathan McSweeney over strike rate debate ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Usman Khawaja has come out in defence of his opening partner-to-be, Nathan McSweeney, over the ongoing strike rate debate. "I don't know where this myth started that you need someone to score really fast to do well," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, …

Finch feels Carey, Pant will play crucial roles for their teams in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Finch feels Carey, Pant will play crucial roles for their teams in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Finch feels Carey, Pant will play crucial roles for their teams in Border-Gavaskar Trophy The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth's …

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