"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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Was 'naive' going into contest against Jasprit Bumrah, admits Nathan McSweeney: 'Tough work is an understatement'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Was 'naive' going into contest against Jasprit Bumrah, admits Nathan McSweeney: 'Tough work is an understatement'

Hindustan Times  

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, but no one can deny the impact of Jasprit Bumrah. Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has now opened up about facing the World No.1 Test bowler in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nathan McSweeney opens up on facing Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy McSweeney revealed that he thought facing Bumrah would not …

Champions Trophy 2025: After convincing wins, South Africa and Australia lock horns in Rawalpindi
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1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: After convincing wins, South Africa and Australia lock horns in Rawalpindi

The Hindu  

Temba Bavuma is quite bullish about South Africa’s chances in the Champions Trophy, despite the team sweating over Heinrich Klaasen’s fitness ahead of Tuesday’s marquee fixture against Australia. Australia would expect Jos Inglis, the centurion of the last game against England, to come good, and South Africa would again put its money on Ryan Rickelton. The young Rickelton smashed a …

Exclusive | Adam Gilchrist wants special IND vs AUS MCG Test in 2027 to commemorate relationship: 'It is a great idea'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Adam Gilchrist wants special IND vs AUS MCG Test in 2027 to commemorate relationship: 'It is a great idea'

Firstpost  

In addition to proposing a commemorative Test match between India and Australia, Adam Gilchrist discussed the strengthening ties between the two nations and how cricket can help Australia enhance trade and investment with India. Adam Gilchrist wants India and Australia to play a special Test at MCG in 2027 to celebrate 80 years of their cricketing relation. Image: Adam Gilchrist …

Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

After sweeping the test series in Sri Lanka, an injury-depleted Australia will look to carry the momentum into ODI matches against the South Asians and build confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy. Selectors will confirm Australia’s final Champions Trophy squad on Wednesday as a bevy of fringe players look to impress in the first of two ODIs against Sri Lanka …

SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo

India TV News  

Sri Lanka will be up against Australia in a short two-match ODI series after the completion of two Test matches, starting Wednesday, February 12 in Colombo. Sri Lanka have been building up nicely for the 2027 ODI World Cup having won series at home against New Zealand, India and the West Indies but recently lost to the Black Caps away …

Injured Cummins and Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Cummins and Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy because of injuries on Thursday. “Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and haven’t come up in time for the Champions Trophy,” Australia selectors’ head George Bailey said. “While disappointing, it does present a great opportunity for other …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?

Live Mint  

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The 31-year-old, who recently led Australia to a 4-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia last month, skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his …

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

Australia includes Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy squad despite injury concerns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia includes Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy squad despite injury concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players. Hazlewood, side lined from the Melbourne and Sydney Tests due to a calf niggle, was similarly not picked for the Sri Lanka series but has been named …

Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood included as Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood included as Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out

Firstpost  

Both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been included despite being rested for the tour of Sri Lanka and carrying fitness concerns, with the former also on paternity leave at the moment for the birth of his second child. Pat Cummins will be hoping to add another ICC title to his collection as Australia captain after the World Test Championship …

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side

The Hindu  

Australia announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Monday, with Pat Cummins set to lead the side. Short has been a One Day International mainstay for the Aussies wince Warner’s retirement in November 2023, while Hardie has also represented Australia in 50-over cricket 11 times. Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pat …

Australia announce Champions Trophy 2025 squad; Pat Cummins to lead, no Jake Fraser-McGurk – India TV
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce Champions Trophy 2025 squad; Pat Cummins to lead, no Jake Fraser-McGurk – India TV

India TV News  

Australia named their 15-strong squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 led by Pat Cummins. Sean Abbott is the only notable absentee from the squad that played the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 and recently in the series against Pakistan while Jake Fraser-McGurk, who hasn't been able to pull his weight in the national setup thus far too was …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey

The Hindu  

Travis Head could open the innings for Australia during the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka later this month, chairman of selectors George Bailey said. We’ve got a number of options and there’s been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI,” Bailey told cricket.com.au. “I think Andrew …

Nathan McSweeney aims comeback in Australian Test side with Sri Lanka series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney aims comeback in Australian Test side with Sri Lanka series

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney has been recalled to the Australian squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after being dropped midway through the series against India earlier this year. Australia squad vs Sri Lanka McSweeney looks to make ammends The upcoming series presents a different challenge for McSweeney, as he transitions from facing India’s pace attack to tackling the spin-friendly …

Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia's test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Australia's selectors concentrated on spin for the two Sri Lanka tests, with uncapped 21-year-old Cooper Connolly among the seven full or part-time slow bowling options in the 16-man squad. Cricket Australia also said Cummins …

Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut

Hindustan Times  

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain. Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut Regular skipper Pat Cummins stays home for the birth of his second child while fellow fast bowler …

McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia’s test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Steve Smith will lead the squad to Sri Lanka while regular skipper Pat Cummins is on leave as his wife awaits the birth of the couple’s second child. Australia’s selectors concentrated on …

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc

India Today  

Star batter Steve Smith will lead Australia's spin-heavy 16-player squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. Former Australia U19 Cricket World Cup captain Cooper Connolly receives his first Test squad call-up, while fellow youngster Nathan McSweeney has been recalled despite missing the Melbourne and Sydney Tests in the recent Border-Gavaskar Series. A potential debutant in …

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested

ABC  

Nathan McSweeney is back in Australia's Test squad and Cooper Connolly will join him, after selectors left Mitch Marsh out of the touring group for Sri Lanka. McSweeney and Connolly headline the group, which also includes Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann as second and third spinners alongside Nathan Lyon. With Cummins absent and also battling ankle soreness, Mitchell Starc, Scott …

ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest ‘very good’ rating and the SCG given the second top category ‘satisfactory’. The rating system was revamped in 2023 to reduce the number of ratings from six to four — very good, …

Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy-winning team members set to feature in Big Bash League: Full list of players, details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy-winning team members set to feature in Big Bash League: Full list of players, details

The Hindu  

The ongoing Big Bash League season will be bolstered by the inclusion of some of the members of the Australian Test team, which recently beat India 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Sam Konstas, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson and Beau Websters will be available for the rest of the BBL season. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

IND vs AUS fifth Test: Australia wins by six wickets; reclaims Border-Gavaskar trophy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS fifth Test: Australia wins by six wickets; reclaims Border-Gavaskar trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. Australia’s pursuit flourished initially as both Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were guilty of bowling wayward lines. Next man Steve Smith with his exaggerated shuffle across the stumps tried to linger but when Prasidh extracted steep bounce, the former Australian captain got into a tangle and popped one towards a diving Jaiswal. Rahul b …

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut
2 months, 4 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 …

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic
3 months ago

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic MELBOURNE, - Australia head to the New Year's test in Sydney full of cheer after a brilliant finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and with confidence that pace veteran Mitchell Starc will be fit to bowl in the series finale. Australia snatched a 184-run win in …

IND vs AUS: Australian Wicket-Keeper Batter Ruled Out Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Due To Calf Strain Ahead Of Sydney Test
3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Australian Wicket-Keeper Batter Ruled Out Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Due To Calf Strain Ahead Of Sydney Test

ABP News  

Melbourne: Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series after suffering a calf strain while fielding during the ongoing fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Inglis, also the reserve batter in the Test team, was on substitute fielding duties with spare bowler Sean Abbott but suffered a low-grade strain when on the field during …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar
3 months ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma will return to opening in MCG Test, confirms Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nayar confirmed the same in the press conference after the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test. Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1 Updates After missing the Perth …

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday with the five-match series leveled at 1-1 after three games. Host Australia will be without the services of Josh Hazlewood while visitor India will begin its new chapter in Tests without R Ashwin, who announced his retirement after the Brisbane match. Australia has …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG

The Hindu  

Gurgling babies clinging to their mothers, children running with abandon, a group of women sitting on the grass and having a chat, and seasoned cricketers becoming all melting chocolate with their partners and off-spring, constituted a slice of utopia on Christmas Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But with mostly Head scoring the runs while Steve Smith and Labuschagne have …

IND vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs India match in Melbourne
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs India match in Melbourne

India TV News  

It's not often that Australia have been made to sweat in home Test summer but it's thrice in a row that the culprits have been familiar, India. The schedule of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy was designed in a way for India to be 0-3 going into the final two games in Melbourne and Sydney, slightly familiar territories. Yes, Josh Hazlewood's …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia fourth Test: Australia Head coach Andrew McDonald press conference in Melbourne on December 24, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia fourth Test: Australia Head coach Andrew McDonald press conference in Melbourne on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In the season to be jolly, Sam Konstas has found his Christmas gift. A Test debut for Australia in a Boxing Day Test Melbourne is a huge step and the host’s coach Andrew McDonald confirmed to the media that the 19-year-old will pair up with Usman Khawaja atop the order. We believe Nathan is good enough for Test level but …

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury
3 months, 1 week 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'
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
3 months, 1 week ago

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India. It included rookie opener Sam Konstas, who got his maiden call, on Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Apart from training hard on the nets, Konstas claimed that he is waiting to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing …

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’
3 months, 1 week ago

BGT 2024-25: Australia’s Sam Konstas issues wake up call for Indian bowlers before Melbourne Test; says ‘got few plans’

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India. It included rookie opener Sam Konstas, who got his maiden call, on Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Apart from training hard on the nets, Konstas claimed that he is waiting to take on the Indian bowlers in the Boxing …

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback
3 months, 1 week 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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3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Sam Konstas ready to face Bumrah? Australia batter opens up on his preparation
3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas ready to face Bumrah? Australia batter opens up on his preparation

India Today  

Young Australia batter Sam Konstas is ready with plans to face the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming fourth Test of the series in Melbourne. Notably, Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India and is set to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja in the upcoming game in Melbourne. Despite coming into the series on …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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. …

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