Boland provides update on Mitchell Starc after his fitness struggle on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test: ‘Underrated for how…’
1 week, 4 days ago

Boland provides update on Mitchell Starc after his fitness struggle on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test: ‘Underrated for how…’

Hindustan Times  

Australia paceman Scott Boland provided an update on Mitchell Starc's fitness after he sustained a niggle while bowling during Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are already with a blow of Josh Hazlewood getting ruled out of the Test series due to side strain and now Starc's fitness would only make things worse for them. Boland recalled how in the past Starc showed his fighting spirit a couple of years back at the MCG and bowled 140km/h swingers with a broken finger. ‘Mitchell Starc is someone who can play through a lot of pain’ Boland, who replaced Hazlewood in the fourth Test, pointed out Starc's special trait to bowl atb the same space despite having a bit of fitness issues.

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"I hope Mitchell Starc is out there...": McGrath amid star pacer's fitness concerns ahead of Sydney Test
1 week ago

"I hope Mitchell Starc is out there...": McGrath amid star pacer's fitness concerns ahead of Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Former cricketer Glenn McGrath on Wednesday hoped that talisman Australian pacer Mitchell Starc would take part in the upcoming Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. ": McGrath amid star pacer's fitness concerns ahead of Sydney Test Australia clinched an 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and took a 2-1 lead in the series, also …

Australia coach opens up on Starc's fitness for Sydney Test
1 week, 1 day ago

Australia coach opens up on Starc's fitness for Sydney Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh. Australia are 2-1 up in the series and will regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since 2014-15 if they win or draw the New Year's Test. Victory …

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh. Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test The hosts pulled off a stunning 184-run win deep into day five of the fourth Test in Melbourne and there is …

Mitchell Starc to miss Sydney Test? Australia head coach gives injury update
1 week, 1 day ago

Mitchell Starc to miss Sydney Test? Australia head coach gives injury update

India Today  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald remained optimistic that Mitchell Starc would be available for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD Mitchell Starc dealt with an upper-body concern throughout the five-day Melbourne Test match. Despite the discomfort, Starc pushed through the niggle, bowling at full pace on the final day to …

Australia keeper ruled out of series due to injury, Starc provides fitness update
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia keeper ruled out of series due to injury, Starc provides fitness update

India Today  

Australia have been hit by a slight injury crisis in the Melbourne Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Inglis is the only keeper in the side, bar Alex Carey, and the injury comes as a big blow for the Australian side, who will be left one short in that position going into the final Test match of the series in …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Boland says Australia still holds the aces despite a resolute performance by India on third day
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Boland says Australia still holds the aces despite a resolute performance by India on third day

The Hindu  

If there is a local hero that the ‘G’, as the Melbourne Cricket Ground is referred to in urban lore, adores, it has to be Scott Boland. After a long Saturday on the ground with India mounting a stirring resistance through Nitish Kumar and Washington Sundar in the fourth Test, Boland met the media. There is still a little bit …

Mitchell Starc can play through a lot of pain: Scott Boland on pacer's injury concern
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1 week, 4 days ago

Mitchell Starc can play through a lot of pain: Scott Boland on pacer's injury concern

India Today  

Scott Boland said that Mitchell Starc is “okay” after the speedster faced injury concerns on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Day 3 Live Updates | Full Scorecard The 34-year-old Starc was seen holding his back while bowling on Day 3 after which Nick …

Scott Boland recalls his dream Test debut in Melbourne ahead of Boxing Day game
2 weeks ago

Scott Boland recalls his dream Test debut in Melbourne ahead of Boxing Day game

India Today  

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland recalled his memorable Test debut in Melbourne ahead of the fourth Test against India at the same venue. Recently, Boland recalled his ‘unbelievable’ dream debut and mentioned how things worked out for him on that particular day. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Further speaking ahead, Boland expressed his desire to play every game for Australia …

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC  

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC  

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

Josh Hazlewood in, Scott Boland out for Gabba Test? Brett Lee delivers verdict
4 weeks ago

Josh Hazlewood in, Scott Boland out for Gabba Test? Brett Lee delivers verdict

India Today  

Brett Lee has said that if Josh Hazlewood is fit for the Gabba Test against India then he should slot back into the Australia lineup instead of Scott Boland. “Look it’s a tough one but you’d have to go back on form and what Josh Hazlewood has done,” Lee said on Fox Cricket. “It’s unfortunate for Scott Boland because when …

IND vs AUS: Cummins confirms Boland for pink-ball Test against India as Aussies aim to 'tick off' BGT series
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Cummins confirms Boland for pink-ball Test against India as Aussies aim to 'tick off' BGT series

Firstpost  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that Scott Boland will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood in the playing XI for the second Test against India in Adelaide. Reuters Australia announced Scott Boland in the playing XI for the pink ball Test against India in Adelaide, with the pacer replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. Australia playing XI for second Test vs India: …

Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against India, make one change for day-night fixture
1 month ago

Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against India, make one change for day-night fixture

India TV News  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the playing XI for the second Test against India in Adelaide set to commence on Friday, December 6. Cummins mentioned that there was only one change in the playing XI with Scott Boland set to play after a gap of almost 18 months, the first time since the last Ashes. “Traditionally here there’s normally a …

Will Scott Boland cause problems for India in Adelaide Test: Pacer's past tally
1 month ago

Will Scott Boland cause problems for India in Adelaide Test: Pacer's past tally

India Today  

Australia’s Scott Boland is set to replace injured pacer Josh Hazlewood in the highly anticipated day-night Test against India, starting December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. With Hazlewood ruled out due to a “low-grade left side injury” sustained during the Perth Test, Boland’s inclusion marks the only change in Pat Cummins’ playing XI. JUST IN: Skipper Pat Cummins confirms one …

Scott Boland recalls his best performance against India ahead of pink ball Test
1 month ago

Scott Boland recalls his best performance against India ahead of pink ball Test

India Today  

Australia seamer Scott Boland recently recalled his best performance against India ahead of the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Recently, he recalled his marvelous spell against the Rohit Sharma-led side during the World Test Championship final calling it his most complete performance. Boland's record against India “One of the games I look at is the first spell …

India see off Scott Boland threat in warm-ups, give Australia more to think of
1 month, 1 week ago

India see off Scott Boland threat in warm-ups, give Australia more to think of

India Today  

It’s highly likely that Scott Boland will take the field for Australia in their all-important Day-Night Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. India vs Prime Minister's XI Day 2 Updates Josh Hazlewood’s injury put Australia in a fix, but Boland already being in their squad gives them a much-needed breather. Scott Boland in a ‘good spot’ It’s been one …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Mitchell Starc still 'not 100 percent fit' but will return for third Test vs India
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Mitchell Starc still 'not 100 percent fit' but will return for third Test vs India

India Today  

Mitchell Starc has confirmed that he will be available for selection for Australia's third Test against India but admits he will be hindered by his injured finger. Regular skipper Pat Cummins returned home to be with his ailing mother in Sydney following Australia's second consecutive defeat in the four-test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India will retain after leading …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc comes in to replace Scott Boland for match at Lord's
1 year, 10 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc comes in to replace Scott Boland for match at Lord's

India Today  

Australia have brought in Mitchell Starc to replace Scott Boland for the second Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's, which begins on Wednesday. Australia captain Pat Cummins was asked about Starc ahead of the second Test match at Lord's and had commented that he was yet to make a call on the left-arm pacer's selection and would wait to see the …

Scott Boland retains Australia spot for Boxing Day Test vs South Africa
2 years ago

Scott Boland retains Australia spot for Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

The Hindu  

Last year’s Boxing Day Test hero Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack and will line up at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the second Test against South Africa beginning Monday. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Sunday that Australia would stick with the same XI that beat the Proteas by six wickets in just two days in the …

Australia vs South Africa: Australia name Scott Boland in Boxing Day Test XI as Proteas eye batting shakeup
2 years ago

Australia vs South Africa: Australia name Scott Boland in Boxing Day Test XI as Proteas eye batting shakeup

Firstpost  

Scott Boland, who played a key role in Australia’s six-wicket victory in the first Test at Brisbane, retained his spot ahead of an “underdone” Josh Hazlewood as the Pat Cummins-led hosts announced an unchanged side for the Melbourne Test. Melbourne: Australian seamer Scott Boland was Sunday confirmed to start the Boxing Day second Test in Melbourne ahead of an “underdone” …

Mitchell Starc blames outside noise for poor show against India two years ago, says 'not paying attention to anything now'
4 years, 2 months ago

Mitchell Starc blames outside noise for poor show against India two years ago, says 'not paying attention to anything now'

Firstpost  

Starc had received flak for his performance against India after taking 13 wickets during the four-Test series in 2018-19. Melbourne: Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc says he let the noise get to him when India toured Australia two years ago but “couldn’t care less” now as he gears up for the upcoming home Test series against Virat Kohli’s team. “I think …

Mitchell Starc works on muscular body during COVID lockdown
4 years, 4 months ago

Mitchell Starc works on muscular body during COVID lockdown

The Hindu  

Injury-ravaged Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said he has worked on adding muscle to his body during the COVID-19-forced lockdown to ensure that his efforts to ramp up pace do not cause another breakdown. During the COVID break, the left-arm pacer trained with his New South Wales teammates, which, he said, allowed him to return to top physical shape ahead …

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood on track to be fit for World Cup
5 years, 9 months ago

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood on track to be fit for World Cup

The Hindu  

Australia has received a boost with injured fast bowling spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc resuming bowling this week and on track to be fit for its World Cup defence. Hazlewood has been sidelined since January with a back injury, while Starc pulled out of Australia’s Twenty20 and one-day tour of India last month with a “substantial” muscle tear. “When …

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