Ashes 2019: Usman Khawaja dropped, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc back for 4th Test
5 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2019: Usman Khawaja dropped, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc back for 4th Test

India Today  

Australia have dropped top order batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes Test against England and recalled Steve Smith in their 12-man side after the former captain recovered from concussion. Mitchell Starc returns to squad ater impressing in Derbyshire tour match Paceman James Pattinson has been dropped, paving the way for Mitchell Starc's recall after his seven-wicket haul in the tour match against Derbyshire. Starc, the top wicket-taker with 27 victims at the recent one-day World Cup in England, is expected to vie with Peter Siddle for the third seamer spot, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood expected to be retained at Old Trafford. Australia squad for 4th Ashes Test: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins.

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Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
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19 hours, 41 minutes ago

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

India TV News  

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home. Nathan Lyon will receive the support of Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy as frontline spinners as spin is expected to play a massive part in Galle, which will host both Test matches in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's hopes of making a Test …

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350
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1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350 India vs Australia Live Updates: Strangely, a physical altercation dominated the headlines on a day of play that saw 311 runs being scored and six wickets fall during play packed inside seven and half hours and 86 overs. When …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a "less is more" approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India. Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump Once the team's batting maestro, 35-year-old Smith heads into the third test in Brisbane …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: R Ashwin returns as Team India opts to bat at Adelaide Oval
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: R Ashwin returns as Team India opts to bat at Adelaide Oval

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Team India decided to make three changes for the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval where they won the toss and decided to bat first. KL Rahul was retained as opener alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal while captain Rohit Sharma returned to the playing XI as India won the toss and decided to bat first in the second Test against Australia …

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

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 …

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return
1 month ago

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return

India Today  

Australia were hammered by 295 runs in the series opener in Perth, but the hosts seem to have backed their players for the second one, a pink-ball Test, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to make way for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who has recovered from a fractured thumb that ruled him out …

Perth Test: India pick Washington Sundar as lone spinner ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Perth Test: India pick Washington Sundar as lone spinner ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja

India Today  

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed that the team management have benched both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in favour of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Sundar was part of the winning side in 2020-21 BGT Down Under and took 16 wickets in …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

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David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series

ABC  

Steve Smith says his top-order teammates "hated" him opening in Tests, which heavily factored into his decision to return to number four in the Australian batting line-up. Smith said Test teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made it clear they would prefer him to bat behind them. Cameron Green's back injury opened the door for his return to number four, …

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith's Decision to Bat at Number Four Sparks Debate

ABP News  

Steve Smith reveals the reason behind his decision to move back to his earlier batting position of number four in the Australian Test team's batting lineup ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Smith scored 171 runs in 8 innings at an average of 28.50 as an opener, but he felt that batting at number four was no longer where …

Ashwin replaces Bumrah at the top of ICC Test rankings
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ashwin replaces Bumrah at the top of ICC Test rankings

The Hindu  

A nine-wicket haul in his 100th Test match helped Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin re-claim the top spot in the bowlers' list, while Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma was back in the top-10 at sixth in the batting charts of the latest ICC rankings on March 13. The big haul helped Ashwin move past teammate Jasprit Bumrah into the premier position …

Ashwin retains No. 1 spot, Bumrah moves to fourth in ICC rankings
11 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin retains No. 1 spot, Bumrah moves to fourth in ICC rankings

The Hindu  

Ravichandran Ashwin maintained the top spot, while compatriot Jasprit Bumrah jumped to fourth in the latest ICC bowling rankings released on Wednesday. Ashwin, who had grabbed a match haul of six wickets in India’s 28-run loss in the opening Test against England, is on 853 rating points, while pacer Bumrah, who also claimed half a dozen wickets, rose a rung …

ICC Awards 2023: Usman Khawaja trumps Travis Head, R Ashwin to become Test Cricket of the Year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Awards 2023: Usman Khawaja trumps Travis Head, R Ashwin to become Test Cricket of the Year

India TV News  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja was named the Test Cricket of the Year as part of the ICC Awards for 2023. Khawaja became the sixth Australian player to become the Test Cricketer of the Year after the likes of Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins. Khawaja trumped the likes of R Ashwin, compatriot Travis Head and …

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature

Firstpost  

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023 with five Australian players and two Indian spinners featuring in the eleven. Australia’s World Test Championship-winning captain Pat Cummins was crowned as the skipper of the team while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja found their way into the team. England’s Joe Root featured in the …

AUS vs WI: Australia call up Jake Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett for 3-match ODI series
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs WI: Australia call up Jake Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett for 3-match ODI series

India Today  

Australia has called up batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and pacer Xavier Bartlett for their three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Australia's newest ODI squad members 👏 View the #BBL13 highlights of JFM and X now on the Big Bash App 📲 pic.twitter.com/tCxNCxjFY3 — KFC Big Bash League January 22, 2024 Both Fraser-McGurk and Bartlett are set to make their international …

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

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Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies

India TV News  

Steve Smith will be seen donning the leader's hat yet again for Australia as the selectors have asked him to lead the 13-player squad that has been announced to take on the West Indies in a three-match ODI series at home starting February 2. The squad is filled with players who are being viewed as Australia's ODI future and can …

Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket in Australia win over Pakistan as he becomes the eighth man and third Australian to do so: 'I still pinch myself'
1 year ago

Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket in Australia win over Pakistan as he becomes the eighth man and third Australian to do so: 'I still pinch myself'

Daily Mail  

Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath are the two Australian players ahead of him He trapped Faheem Ashraf leg before wicket following a review on day four The achievement was delayed when he was ruled out of majority of the Ashes Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has become the eighth man to take 500 Test wickets after reaching the major milestone against …

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism
1 year, 1 month ago

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Op India  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of Test teammate David Warner, calling the veteran opener a “hero” who has paid his dues in the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. Former Australia pacer Johnson launched a scathing attack against his former teammates David Warner and George Bailey, questioning why Warner is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in …

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith to captain Australia in second ODI, Pat Cummins rested
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith to captain Australia in second ODI, Pat Cummins rested

India Today  

Steve Smith has been handed the captaincy for the second ODI against India in Indore with Pat Cummins given a rest for the match on Sunday. Australia made a few changes for the contest as they gave Spencer Johnson his ODI debut and Josh Hazlewood and Alex Craey coming back. Spencer Johnson is back, Josh Hazlewood and Alex Carey is …

Watch: Bizarre Labuschagne stumping sparks confusion; lucky Ashwin picks first ODI wicket after 611 days in IND vs AUS
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Bizarre Labuschagne stumping sparks confusion; lucky Ashwin picks first ODI wicket after 611 days in IND vs AUS

Hindustan Times  

All eyes were on Ravichandran Ashwin as he made his ODI return after 20 months in the opening match of the three-match series against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Ravichandran Ashwin picked his first ever ODI wicket in 611 days It happened in the 33rd over of the match when Ashwin was up against …

Australia brings back Smith, Maxwell and Starc for India ODIs
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia brings back Smith, Maxwell and Starc for India ODIs

The Hindu  

Australia has brought back Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in its 18-man squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series in India. Top-order batter Travis Head missed out after suffering a fracture on his left hand in South Africa and has been replaced by Matthew Short, who is yet to make his ODI debut. While pacer Spencer Johnson retains …

Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes
1 year, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has stated his intention to continue playing Test cricket as long as he meets three key criteria: maintaining his physical condition, staying mentally fit, and continuing to enjoy the game. Speaking at Cricket Australia's Play Cricket Week campaign in Brisbane, Khawaja was asked about his prospects for the home 2025-26 Ashes series. "In 2025 â€æ one …

Major changes in latest ICC Test Rankings: Joe Root and Steve Smith rise, Rohit Sharma slips to 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Major changes in latest ICC Test Rankings: Joe Root and Steve Smith rise, Rohit Sharma slips to 10

India TV News  

In a major change in the latest ICC Test rankings for the batters, the former English captain Joe Root jumped to the second position after an impressive performance in the recent Ashes 2023. Australian batter Steve Smith also gained in the rankings but shockingly the Indian captain Rohit Sharma slipped to 10th place despite scoring 240 runs in three Test …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series

Firstpost  

With the Ashes series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines. With the series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines: Jonny Bairstow stumping Controversy erupted on Day five of the second Test at Lord’s, when Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Australia …

Usman Khawaja breaks 26-year-old Ashes record, falls just four runs short of Don Bradman's feat
1 year, 5 months ago

Usman Khawaja breaks 26-year-old Ashes record, falls just four runs short of Don Bradman's feat

Hindustan Times  

Usman Khawaja's Ashes series came to an end on Day 5 of the final Test with him scoring 72 off off 145 balls, falling LBW to Chris Woakes who had got his opening partner David Warner out in just his previous over. He has scored one century and three half centuries and racked up a series tally of 496 runs, …

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team

ABP News  

A video has gone viral on social media in which Australian stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja can be seen briefly confronting a spectator for shouting at Aussie players while they were walking back towards the dressing room. Australia were bowled out for 295 on Day 2 of ENG vs AUS 5th Ashes 2023 Test, securing a 12-run lead in …

The Ashes 2023 | Australia 135-0 at stumps in pursuit of 384 to beat England in fifth test
1 year, 5 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Australia 135-0 at stumps in pursuit of 384 to beat England in fifth test

The Hindu  

Play has been abandoned for the day at the Oval on Sunday with Australia needing 249 more runs with all wickets intact to beat England in the fifth Ashes test, setting up a potentially thrilling finish to a classic series. Rain had already frustrated both teams on the fourth day with Australia going to an early tea — which turned …

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow, Crawley give England big lead over Australia

The Hindu  

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia. Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were the major contributors for the hosts who trail 2-1 in the series and are battling to stop …

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman's massive record as he continues his golden touch at the Oval

India TV News  

The greatest modern Test batter Steve Smith had a mixed day on the field with the bat on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Oval as he scored 71 runs and was the lone batter for his side. Smith got out for 71 but he managed to achieve a massive feat on the …

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

R Ashwin gives verdict after umpire Nitin Menon's controversial Steve Smith call draws boos during 5th Ashes Test

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the fifth Ashes Test turned out to be an attritional affair with Australia choosing to blunt out the England attack and ending up with a 12-run lead. It was some lower order effort that pushed Australia past England's total and talismanic batter Steve Smith is the one who led it. Menon's decision was initially met with …

Ashes 2023: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath

The Hindu  

Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath said David Warner’s career could be “coming towards an end” unless the veteran opener scores big in the second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against England. The left-handed opener has scored just 225 runs in the nine innings in this Ashes at a mediocre average of 25.00, which includes only one …

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Harry Brook falls short of century on Day 1 as Australia take control of 5th Test

Firstpost  

Brook’s 85 was the centrepiece of England’s 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches England’s Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England

The Hindu  

Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur it on after it “got away” with a draw in Manchester. Pat Cummins’s squad, which contains several survivors from that trip, are determined to avoid a repeat as they bid to end Australia’s 22-year wait for an Ashes series win in England. …

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling

The Hindu  

A hostile spell of bowling from Mark Wood helped restrict Australia to 113-4 in its second innings on day three of a thrilling fourth Ashes Test, still trailing England by 162 runs as the host closes in on a win that would level the series. #EnglandCricket | #Ashespic.twitter.com/9d2B9U1Ewp — England Cricket July 21, 2023 Looking to extend their first innings …

Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood strengthen England’s position in fourth Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood strengthen England’s position in fourth Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England

The Hindu  

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But Cummins said Warner’s role in three partnerships over 50 had helped Ashes-holder Australia establish its series lead and backed the 36-year-old, averaging a meagre 23.5 after six innings, to return to form …

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad
1 year, 5 months ago

David Warner retained for fourth Test despite struggles against Stuart Broad

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Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia trying to solve two all-rounders puzzle ahead of Manchester Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia trying to solve two all-rounders puzzle ahead of Manchester Test

The Hindu  

David Warner is set to open in the fourth Ashes Test against England, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday, but spinner Todd Murphy could be squeezed out to accommodate both all-rounders, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green. Warner’s place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third Test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over

India Today  

Usman Khawaja's life has come full circle as he returns to Manchester where he was unceremoniously dropped during the 2019 Ashes series and thought that his career was over. Speaking to Cricinfo, ahead of his return to Manchester, Khawaja said that the drop in 2019 was the toughest point and had thought his career was done at the time. Khawaja …

Ashes 2023: James Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for Manchester Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: James Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for Manchester Test

India Today  

Veteran pacer James Anderson has been called up to the England squad for the fourth men's Ashes Test, which begins on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. Anderson was given a break during England's triumph in the third Test at Headingley, where he had taken three wickets at an average of 75.33 in the first two matches of the series. Prior …

Ashes 2023: England announce playing XI for 4th Test, make one big change for Manchester clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England announce playing XI for 4th Test, make one big change for Manchester clash

India TV News  

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth and the penultimate Test of the ongoing Ashes series to be held at Old Trafford, two days in advance on Monday, July 17. England, who stayed alive in the series with a three-wicket win at Headingley, made one change from the third Test bringing in veteran James Anderson, who will be …

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test

India Today  

Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer explained why Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green should not be considered as makeshift openers to replace the under-fire David Warner. Langer believes that dropping a match-winner like Warner due to his poor form would be a knee-jerk reaction that the visitors do not need right now. "The Australian selectors have shown their …

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reckons that the Pat Cummins-led side should stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of the young Cameron Green for the fourth and penultimate Ashes Test against England. Despite Cameron Green's promising performance in his Test career so far, boasting a batting average of 34.06 and a bowling average of 36.32 after 23 Tests, his hamstring injury …

Day three of third Ashes Test: England eyeing early wickets with storms forecast
1 year, 6 months ago

Day three of third Ashes Test: England eyeing early wickets with storms forecast

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Ashes 2023: Smith and Labuschagne exits gives England hope of staying in contention
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Smith and Labuschagne exits gives England hope of staying in contention

The Hindu  

Key wickets late in the day helped put England in with a chance of staying in contention in the Ashes series in their must-win second test, Australia finishing day two on 116-4 with a second-innings lead of 142. More heroics from captain Ben Stokes single-handedly got England within 26 runs of Australia’s first innings total after a big-hitting 80, the …

Ashes 2023: Mark Wood's blistering pace adds to series drama, gives hope to England
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Mark Wood's blistering pace adds to series drama, gives hope to England

Firstpost  

Welcome to the Ashes, Mark Wood. 🔥 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/y5MAB1rWxd — England Cricket July 6, 2023 Shoddy fielding cost Wood another wicket before lunch, Travis Head dropped on 9. 118 balls 💨 118 runs 💯 17 fours 4️⃣ 4 sixes 💥 Third Test century ✅ Third Ashes century ✅ Mitchell Marsh 🔥 👏 📸 pic.twitter.com/aCQKi0FqZE — Sky Sports Cricket …

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