Australia vs Pakistan: Alex Carey to lead A side; batting spots up for grabs before hosts take on visitors in two-match Test series
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Australia vs Pakistan: Alex Carey to lead A side; batting spots up for grabs before hosts take on visitors in two-match Test series

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Australian selectors on Tuesday flagged a number of batting spots still up for grabs in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with an A-side promising a run-off among a number of contenders. Sydney: Australian selectors on Tuesday flagged a number of batting spots still up for grabs in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with an A-side promising a run-off among a number of contenders. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting recently declared Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and, despite his poor Ashes form, David Warner the only sure starters for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. Australia A squad: Alex Carey, Marcus Harris, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Will Pucovski, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith.

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Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
6 hours, 50 minutes 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 …

IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India
3 days, 6 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India

India Today  

Australia had every reason to cheer for after they won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in seven years. Mitchell Starc took India apart in the pink-ball Test with a six-wicket haul, after which Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood, stepped up big time. The indispensible members Australia have depended heavily on the trio of Pat Cummins, …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj turns up the heat, dismisses Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over
5 days, 4 hours ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj turns up the heat, dismisses Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj hasn't had the best of times during the Border Gavaskar Trophy, but the Indian pacer came back strongly in the 5th and final match of the series. Siraj took two crucial wickets of Travis Head and Sam Konstas in one over to pile the pressure on Australia. In the same over, Siraj got another edge, this time off …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt
5 days, 22 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt

The Hindu  

Friday dawned to the wet streaks of rain, just about enough to accentuate the green on leaves. There was movement and some bounce, and as the fifth Test’s opening day stretched, the template of wilting Indian batters against resurgent Australian pacers was on view. In the last session, Rishabh Pant, stifled by the host’s attack, tried to strike one over …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
6 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'
1 week ago

"Sam didn't take it to heart...": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump'

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday opened up Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli's bumping incident which took place on the first day at the Melbourne Test and said that the Aussie youngster didn't take it to heart. ": Carey opens up on Konstas-Kohli's 'shoulder bump' Australia clinched a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Carey backs pacer Starc to be fit for Sydney match
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AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Carey backs pacer Starc to be fit for Sydney match

The Hindu  

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler’s fitness. Starc was sent for back scans after clutching his ribs and side in the latter stages of Australia’s thrilling 184-run victory in the …

Cricket-Carey backs paceman Starc to win fitness race ahead of final test
1 week, 1 day ago

Cricket-Carey backs paceman Starc to win fitness race ahead of final test

Hindustan Times  

Jan 1 - Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness. Cricket-Carey backs paceman Starc to win fitness race ahead of final test Starc was sent for back scans after clutching …

Alex Carey backs Mitch Marsh for Australia's final Test against India
1 week, 1 day ago

Alex Carey backs Mitch Marsh for Australia's final Test against India

ABC  

Alex Carey has launched an impassioned defence of under-pressure all-rounder Mitch Marsh, declaring it will be "Mitch's time" at the SCG. Australia battles to victory in MCG epic Photo shows Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja appeal to the umpire, with their arms outstretched It took every last sinew of energy and self-belief, but Australia battled its way to a sorely …

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test

India TV News  

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will look to avoid a series loss when they take on a highly-motivated Australian side in the fifth Test match starting on Friday early morning. IND vs AUS 5th Test pitch report The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground offers a pace-friendly surface in red-ball cricket. And then tomorrow, we'll do a …

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic
1 week, 2 days 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 …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images
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1 week, 2 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session as Australia. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Australia wins by 184 runs as Indian lineup implodes in final-day run chase
1 week, 3 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Australia wins by 184 runs as Indian lineup implodes in final-day run chase

The Hindu  

Eight men around the bat, a Test on the line, and a fifth day climax. The scores Australia - 1st innings: 474 all out in 122.4 overs India - 1 innings: 369 all out in 119.3 overs Australia - 2nd innings: Sam Konstas b Bumrah 8, Usman Khawaja b Siraj 21, Marnus Labuschagne lbw b Siraj 70, Steve Smith c …

Jasprit Bumrah turns into Mitchell Marsh's nightmare since AUS all-rounder ‘he’s coming’ joke ahead of Brisbane Test
1 week, 3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah turns into Mitchell Marsh's nightmare since AUS all-rounder ‘he’s coming’ joke ahead of Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Mitchell Marsh once again failed to live up to the expectations of Australian fans and was dismissed cheaply in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test against India. Australia's Mitchell Marsh looks behind after edging a ball from India's Jasprit Bumrah on day four of the fourth cricket Test. Meanwhile, Marsh escaped Jasprit Bumrah's wrath in the first two …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah's record spell
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1 week, 4 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah's record spell

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 4: Australia's Nathan Lyon, left, and Scott Boland run between the wickets to score during play on the day four of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: The final session of play on day four of …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah's record spell
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1 week, 4 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah's record spell

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 4: Australia's Nathan Lyon, left, and Scott Boland run between the wickets to score during play on the day four of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 4: The final session of play on day four of …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Clueless Rohit Sharma out for 3, fails on return as opener

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return as an opener turned into a forgettable outing as the Indian skipper fell cheaply to Pat Cummins after scoring just 3 runs on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Live "It's nothing. The Indian captain's choice to bring Washington Sundar back into India's playing XI for the …

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test
2 weeks ago

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Al Jazeera  

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning. …

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas put hosts on top in Melbourne

India Today  

An engrossing and entertaining Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, two big teams playing in front of about 82,000 fans at the Colosseum of world cricket that is the Melbourne Cricket Ground - it simply doesn't get better than this! The Boxing Day Test began with a few quiet overs from the Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and …

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

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line

India Today  

India will return to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the fourth Test against Australia set to begin from Wednesday, December 26. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Furthermore, youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have also failed to impress in the series so far bringing all the pressure on the lower order where Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash

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. However, once Thursday dawns, sport’s metaphor of a battle without guns will be …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG
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2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

India Today  

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

McSweeney comes up with perfect response to Australia selectors after getting dropped, scores match-winning 78* in BBL
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
2 weeks, 6 days 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 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 …

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

India TV News  

Australia announced the squad for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India earlier today. Among the notable inclusions was 19-year-old Sam Konstas who is set to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG. If the chief selector George Bailey is to be believed, the hosts want to throw something different at India and Konstas …

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today  

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

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, 2 days 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, 2 days 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 …

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj survives injury scare on Day 2 in Brisbane
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj survives injury scare on Day 2 in Brisbane

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj survived an injury scare on Day 2 of third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane on Sunday, December 15. However, much to the delight of Indian fans, he returned on the field four overs later and even stopped a boundary diving to his right at mid-off giving a wide smile to Travis Head. …

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: Star Pacer Returns From Injury As Australia Announce Playing XI
3 weeks, 6 days ago

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: Star Pacer Returns From Injury As Australia Announce Playing XI

ABP News  

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: Cricket Australia have announced their Playing XI for the third Test against India, as Josh Hazlewood makes his return from the injury. The legendary pacer will be replacing Scott Boland, who was impressive in the Adelaide Day-Night Pink-Ball Test victory against India, where the home side humiliated them via a 10-wicket win. India dominated Australia …

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia

The Hindu  

A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when it faces Australia in the third and final women’s ODI here on Wednesday. Richa’s 54 has been the highest score by an Indian batter in the series, in stark contrast to the two …

AUS vs IND: Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations ahead of Brisbane Test
4 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations ahead of Brisbane Test

India Today  

Reeling from a crushing 10-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test, Team India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, has turned its focus to red-ball preparations in Adelaide, determined to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian squad opted to stay back in Adelaide for an intensive training session, prioritising defensive techniques and judgement against red-ball …

IND vs AUS: India get Mohammed Shami boost in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bengal pacer to play in Melbourne, Sydney Tests
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: India get Mohammed Shami boost in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bengal pacer to play in Melbourne, Sydney Tests

Live Mint  

In a huge boost for the Indian team, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is set to play in the final two Test matches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament knockouts happening in Bengaluru, it is expected that the NCA medical team head Dr Nitin Patel and Strength and Conditioning trainer Nishant Bordoloi would be able …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Win Toss, Choose To Bat First In Adelaide; Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin Back In Playing 11
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Win Toss, Choose To Bat First In Adelaide; Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin Back In Playing 11

ABP News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India won the toss and chose to bat first in the second India vs Australia Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval on December 6. India's regular Test skipper Rohit Sharma came back into the side after missing the first Test at Perth due to the birth of his second child. …

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, 2nd Test: We will come up with solutions for Bumrah, says Alex Carey
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: We will come up with solutions for Bumrah, says Alex Carey

The Hindu  

The Jasprit Bumrah threat, the alleged batter-bowler divide in the Australian camp, and the number 36 seem to be the general themes during press conferences in the lead-up to the second Test here from Friday. As for Bumrah, Carey replied: “He is a fantastic bowler and our batters are world class as well and will find ways to come up …

Cricket-Australia take confidence from pink ball record ahead of second India test: Carey
1 month ago

Cricket-Australia take confidence from pink ball record ahead of second India test: Carey

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Australia will draw confidence from their exceptional record in day-night tests and expect to rebound from their Perth setback when they face India in the second match in Adelaide, wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said. Cricket-Australia take confidence from pink ball record ahead of second India test: Carey Australia have won 11 of their 12 pink ball tests and …

BGT: Carey backs Australia's world-class batters to counter Bumrah threat
1 month ago

BGT: Carey backs Australia's world-class batters to counter Bumrah threat

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Alex Carey on Tuesday maintained Australia are a 'united group', confident that their "world-class" batters will come up with better plans to counter India's pace threat Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming pink-ball Test here. "If you ask the batters, we all want to perform better and cricketers, you go out there to score a hundred and if you don't …

Carey backs Australia’s “world-class” batters to counter Bumrah threat
1 month ago

Carey backs Australia’s “world-class” batters to counter Bumrah threat

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, Alex Carey on Tuesday maintained Australia are a “united group”, confident that their “world-class” batters will come up with better plans to counter India’s pace threat Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming pink-ball Test here. Carey backs Australia’s “world-class” batters to counter Bumrah threat With their backs against the wall, India came out all guns blazing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy …

Carey not expecting another "36 all out" from India, backs Australia to play "better style of cricket" at Adelaide
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1 month ago

Carey not expecting another "36 all out" from India, backs Australia to play "better style of cricket" at Adelaide

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Ahead of Australia's pink-ball Adelaide Test against India, Aussie wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said that the group is not expecting India's 36 all-out debacle from the previous pink-ball Test at the same venue back in 2020 to be repeated, while backing his team to bounce back following a humiliating loss at Perth. Carey not expecting another "36 all out" …

Australia will counterpunch Bumrah: Carey reveals plans for pink ball Test
1 month ago

Australia will counterpunch Bumrah: Carey reveals plans for pink ball Test

India Today  

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey revealed Australia's plan-of-action against Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the 2nd Test in Adelaide. The Australian wicketkeeper showcased trust in his teammates to tackle the Bumrah threat and also gave an example of Travis Head's counterpunching the speedster in 1st Test. Not just Bumrah, but their other debutants also bowled well, and we'll strategise accordingly," Alex Carey said …

AUS vs IND: Mitchell Marsh 'good to go' for Adelaide Day-Night Test against India
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Mitchell Marsh 'good to go' for Adelaide Day-Night Test against India

India Today  

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has provided a positive update on his fitness, confirming he is ready to play in the upcoming Day-Night Test against India in Adelaide. Marsh, who missed the first Test in Perth due to injury, declared he is "good to go" for the crucial match as Australia seeks to bounce back from a significant 295-run defeat in …

AUS vs IND: Why Australia will miss Josh Hazlewood badly in Adelaide Test
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Why Australia will miss Josh Hazlewood badly in Adelaide Test

India Today  

Australia finds themselves under immense pressure following their crushing 295-run defeat to India in the series-opening Perth Test. Hazlewood sustained a "low-grade left side injury” and would not be able to attain full fitness before the Adelaide Test. In eight day-night Tests so far, Hazlewood has taken 37 wickets at an average of 18.86 with two five-wicket hauls. For Australia, …

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