BGT: Shastri picks Cummins, Lyon to shine with ball for Aussies; warns India of Smith's challenge
1 month ago

BGT: Shastri picks Cummins, Lyon to shine with ball for Aussies; warns India of Smith's challenge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Australia skipper Pat Cummins and seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon to deliver with the ball for the Aussies in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. BGT: Shastri picks Cummins, Lyon to shine with ball for Aussies; warns India of Smith's challenge On the other end of the spectrum, Shastri issued a warning to India to stay relentless against Steven Smith, who will be "up for the challenge." While pondering on Australia's lethal pace attack, which makes the ball obey their will, Shastri expects Cummins to have his say ahead of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. 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.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Cummins, Starc to take on added duties for Australia vs India in Hazlewood’s absence
5 days, 4 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Cummins, Starc to take on added duties for Australia vs India in Hazlewood’s absence

The Hindu  

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he and fellow pace bowler Mitchell Starc will have to take on added duties in the absence of the injured Josh Hazlewood if pitches continue to be as seam-friendly as they have been in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane in the five-test series against India. India won the first test by 295 runs at Perth, while …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba
1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: India bowling coach rues lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah at Gabba

India Today  

India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed disappointment with the team's inability to execute their bowling plans effectively, leading to a costly Day 2 in the ongoing Brisbane Test against Australia on December 15. Despite a stellar five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowling unit struggled to contain Australia’s batters, specifically Travis Head and Steve Smith, allowing the hosts to …

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test
1 week, 3 days ago

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision did not please former England skipper Michael Vaughan as he said that Australia and Pat Cummins would be more than happy to have lost the toss and asked to bat first. India will …

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test
1 week, 3 days ago

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision did not please former England skipper Michael Vaughan as he said that Australia and Pat Cummins would be more than happy to have lost the toss and asked to bat first. India will …

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

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 …

Gill hits back at Cummins after AUS captain foreshadows 'short ball' tactic in Gabba Test: 'Don't know what he is...'
1 week, 4 days ago

Gill hits back at Cummins after AUS captain foreshadows 'short ball' tactic in Gabba Test: 'Don't know what he is...'

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been as dramatic as it was built up to be and the spice of the series seems to be continuing into the third Test with Shubman Gill brushing off any concerns that India may have over hosts' captain Pat Cummins saying that they would resort to some short-pitched bowling if need be at the Gabba. Pat …

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

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 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India
1 week, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India

The Hindu  

Games starting at 0-0, is a cliche that has recurred in most pre-match press conferences out here Down Under. The scoreboard starts at 0-0, so the venue isn’t relevant any more.” In a topsy-turvy series so far, there has been some criticism of both Cummins and Rohit Sharma. Some of it isn’t.” Cummins stressed that Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott …

IND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood returns as Pat Cummins names Australia playing XI for Brisbane Test
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1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood returns as Pat Cummins names Australia playing XI for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood returns to the playing XI for the third Test against India in Brisbane. Josh Hazlewood returned to Australia’s playing XI after missing the second Test against India in Adelaide due to a side strain, as skipper Pat Cummins finalised his team for the third Test in Brisbane that starts from Saturday. “It was later on in …

Rohit Sharma to open, Akash Deep replaces Harshit Rana; India's predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma to open, Akash Deep replaces Harshit Rana; India's predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia

India TV News  

Australia announced a strong playing eleven for the third Test match against India on Friday with Josh Hazlewood replacing Scott Boland in an only change. In pace attack, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy are set to feature in the team but Harshit Rana is likely to get replaced by Akash Deep. India's predicted playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit …

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles
1 week, 4 days ago

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to find form after early struggles

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins has backed vice captain Steve Smith to rediscover his form ahead of the third Test against India, which begins in Brisbane on December 14. The Australian vice captain's recent struggles include a top score of just 17 in his last six Test innings. Comparisons have been drawn between Smith's current series against India and the 2020–21 …

Adam Gilchrist heaps praise on Cummins' performance in Adelaide Test, says 'he was outstanding'
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2 weeks ago

Adam Gilchrist heaps praise on Cummins' performance in Adelaide Test, says 'he was outstanding'

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Former cricketer Adam Gilchrist on Tuesday showered praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins for his stunning performance in the Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, reported Fox Cricket. Adam Gilchrist heaps praise on Cummins' performance in Adelaide Test, says 'he was outstanding' Earlier on Sunday, Rohit Sharma-led India faced a setback in the prestigious BGT series …

Josh Hazlewood to return for Brisbane Test vs India? Cummins gives big update
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Josh Hazlewood to return for Brisbane Test vs India? Cummins gives big update

India Today  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that pacer Josh Hazlewood has been training well and is likely to return for the third Test against India in Brisbane. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Cummins hinted that Hazlewood’s return would require "sacrificing" one of the bowlers from the Adelaide squad, sparking speculation about Scott Boland’s place in the team. Scott Boland seamlessly …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: We try not to notice external noise and just go about our things, says Cummins
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: We try not to notice external noise and just go about our things, says Cummins

The Hindu  

A quiet optimism and a hint of irritation were evident as Pat Cummins spoke to the media at the Adelaide Oval here on Thursday. Stressing that he and his men were in a good space ahead of the second Test, the host skipper said: “Look, the team is great, we have prepared like we always do and there is a …

Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against India, make one change for day-night fixture
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test

ABP News  

India is a team of superstars, and Australia is not focused on countering just 'extraordinary' players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but the entire group as everyone is incredibly talented, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday. In the buildup to the Border Gavasakar Trophy and post India's emphatic 295-run with the series-opener in Perth, the chatter has revolved around …

Washington Sundar Likely To Retain Spot For India vs Australia Adelaide Pink-Ball Test: Report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Washington Sundar Likely To Retain Spot For India vs Australia Adelaide Pink-Ball Test: Report

ABP News  

Washington Sundar, India’s off-spinning all-rounder, is set to continue to feature in team’s 11 for the upcoming India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide. According to a TOI report, a reliable BCCI source stated that there’s a 90% chance that Sundar will feature in the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. ALSO ON ABP Live | Don Bradman’s …

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’

Live Mint  

Days after India registered a 295-run victory in the first Test match at Perth against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia's legendary batter Steve Smith lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his 'unorthodox bowling action' and 'exceptional skill-set'. 'Bumrah swings it both ways' Smith even labelled Bumrah a 'complete package', stating that the Indian pacer has every possible weapon in …

Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing

Hindustan Times  

By Joel Dubber Australia 'well off the mark', says Cummins after Perth drubbing PERTH, Australia, - Australia were well off the pace in Perth and have plenty to work on before the second test in Adelaide, captain Pat Cummins said after a 295-run thumping by India in the first test on Monday. When a team declares on you, it's never …

"He's been fantastic bowler across the formats": Starc hails Bumrah after first day's play in Perth Test
1 month ago

"He's been fantastic bowler across the formats": Starc hails Bumrah after first day's play in Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : After the first day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian seamer Mitchell Starc heaped praise on India stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah and said that he has been a "fantastic bowler" across the formats. "He's been fantastic bowler across the formats": Starc hails Bumrah after first day's play in Perth Test Bumrah led the Indian bowling …

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 …

IND vs AUS: Rishabh Pant stuns Pat Cummins with an outrageous scoop shot for six in Perth | WATCH
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Rishabh Pant stuns Pat Cummins with an outrageous scoop shot for six in Perth | WATCH

India TV News  

Things didn't go to plan for India on the opening day of the first Test match against Australia in Perth. They got bundled out for just 150 runs in their first innings after opting to bat with Rishabh Pant contributing 37 runs, being the second-highest scorer. In the 42nd over of the innings, the southpaw played an extraordinary shot off …

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

Perth Test: Jasprit Bumrah’s India eye fresh start
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1 month ago

Perth Test: Jasprit Bumrah’s India eye fresh start

Hindustan Times  

Perth: You are a product of your experiences. India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australia captain Pat Cummins pose with the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth on Thursday. “The beauty of our cricket is even if you win, you start from zero, even if you lose, you start from zero, so that’s how I look at the game,” …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: IPL auction won’t be a distraction, says Cummins
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: IPL auction won’t be a distraction, says Cummins

The Hindu  

There is a quiet confidence innate to Pat Cummins. Striding into the press conference hall wearing his worn-out baggy green cap at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday, the Australian skipper hoped that his men would wrest back the elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy. We know India is right up there with one of the best teams in the world, so we …

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 confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India
1 month ago

Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Ahead of his side's first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is bowling in the match and is in a great physical shape for sending down some spells in order to ease workloads of frontline bowlers. Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India After …

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 …

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test

Live Mint  

Not winning a Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the last 10 years doesn't bother Pat Cummins too much as the Australian captain welcomed the Indian challenge on Thursday ahead of the first Test in Perth. Interestingly, both Australia and India will be led by fast bowling captains, a rare view probably for the first time in several decades. While Cummins will lead …

Starc, Hazlewood set to become Australian new-ball bowling benchmarks in 1st test against India
1 month ago

Starc, Hazlewood set to become Australian new-ball bowling benchmarks in 1st test against India

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are set to become Australia’s finest new-ball partnership when the hosts start play in the first Border-Gavaskar test as favorites against India on Friday. With the pitch expected to stay fresh, Australia will opt for a three-pronged pace attack with skipper Pat Cummins joining his fellow fast bowlers Starc and …

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 …

5 Australian players who will be a threat to India in Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 month ago

5 Australian players who will be a threat to India in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 Pat Cummins is the biggest threat for India in this series. Image Source : Getty 2/5 Nathan Lyon is another player who can turn things around with his off-spin bowling in pace friendly conditions. Image Source : Getty 3/5 Travis Head has hurt India more than anyone in the last 18 months or so. He …

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins eye historic captaincy milestone in Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins eye historic captaincy milestone in Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth

India TV News  

India and Australia are just a few hours away from the kick-off of one of the biggest sporting rivalries in history. India will be without their captain Rohit Sharma and are also sweating over the fitness of star batter Shubman Gill ahead of the first Test. This will be the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy match when two designated fast bowlers will …

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 …

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 …

IND vs AUS BGT 1st Test: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel find place in Ravi Shastri’s XI, Sarfaraz, Ashwin miss out
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS BGT 1st Test: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel find place in Ravi Shastri’s XI, Sarfaraz, Ashwin miss out

Live Mint  

Former Indian coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has picked the India XI for the first Test match of the series at Perth starting from November 21. Shastri has made many contentious choices in his XI including adding Shubman Gill as an opener, KL Rahul at number 3 spot and dropping an in-form Sarfaraz Khan in favour of Dhruv Jurel. Shastri …

Matthew Hayden makes bold BGT series prediction, believes Kohli, Bumrah's form could dictate result
1 month, 1 week ago

Matthew Hayden makes bold BGT series prediction, believes Kohli, Bumrah's form could dictate result

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former opener Matthew Hayden made a bold prediction about the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy and claimed that Australia will reclaim the title with a 3-1 series win over India. Matthew Hayden makes bold BGT series prediction, believes Kohli, Bumrah's form could dictate result The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight …

Jasprit Bumrah pitted against India's biggest Australian nemesis; 'confrontation' to overshadow Kohli vs Cummins battle
1 month, 1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah pitted against India's biggest Australian nemesis; 'confrontation' to overshadow Kohli vs Cummins battle

Hindustan Times  

Team India have arrived in Australia for the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy and hence the predictions have started to come in. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the two key battles in the marquee series are going to be Australia captain Pat Cummins against Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah versus Travis Head. India's Jasprit Bumrah fields the ball during …

BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge
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1 month, 1 week ago

BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge

Hindustan Times  

Canberra, : Ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at home, Australia's uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney opened up on his plans against right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian bowlers in the upcoming series. BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge Some impressive recent performances at the domestic level and for Australia A saw …

Australia hand maiden call-ups to two players in squad for first Test against India, Khawaja to have new partner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia hand maiden call-ups to two players in squad for first Test against India, Khawaja to have new partner

Firstpost  

Australia captain Pat Cummins will lead the pace bowling attack with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also being part of the squad, but the opening combination is set for a change. Image: South Australia Cricket Teams on X Nathan McSweeney opening for Australia in the first Test against India, starting on 22 November at Perth, was almost confirmed as Australian …

Australia squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 announced; two surprising picks await India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 announced; two surprising picks await India

Live Mint  

Australia has finally announced their 13-man squad for the first Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, starting on November 22. McSweeney, who captains South Australia, sealed his place with strong performances for Australia A against India A over the past two weeks including scores of 39 and 88* in the first match of the A series. “Nathan has …

Nathan McSweeney to open as Australia announce 13-member squad for 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney to open as Australia announce 13-member squad for 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Australia have named a strong 13-member squad for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney captained Australia A to a 2-0 win over India A in the recent two-match unofficial Test series on home turf. "Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket," chairman …

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience

The Hindu  

KL Rahul’s batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia A lineup that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks in the second unofficial Test match starting here on Thursday. Having been dropped midway through the home Tests against …

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins expresses his hope for a balanced Test series against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He acknowledges that pitch preparation is beyond his control but expresses his desire for a fair contest between bat and ball. The series will mark Cummins' first Test series against India on home soil as captain, and he has previously …

Cummins Sets the Stage for Border-Gavaskar Showdown
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2 months ago

Cummins Sets the Stage for Border-Gavaskar Showdown

Deccan Chronicle  

Australian captain Pat Cummins expresses his excitement for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. He reflects on the past two series and emphasizes the importance of making amends for past losses. He shares his thoughts on players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and expresses his anticipation to see them perform in the series.

One of Australia's biggest cricket stars gets nightmare health news that could see him miss the WHOLE summer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One of Australia's biggest cricket stars gets nightmare health news that could see him miss the WHOLE summer

Daily Mail  

Nathan Lyon is prepared to take on extra bowling during the Test summer as allrounder Cameron Green faces the likely prospect of missing the entire India series due to back surgery. Green's absence from at least part of the summer leaves a workload dilemma for a five-match series against India that shapes as Australia's sternest home test since Pat Cummins …

Cummins hails Lyon, Green after victory in first New Zealand Test
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cummins hails Lyon, Green after victory in first New Zealand Test

New Indian Express  

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Australia captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on team-mates Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green on Sunday for match-winning performances as his side secured a 172-run triumph over New Zealand in the first Test. Lyon spun the visitors to victory in the morning session on day four in Wellington, taking six wickets as New Zealand crumbled to 196 all …

Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies
11 months, 2 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 …

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