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 dropped after only three Tests, after making his debut in the first Test vs India in Perth. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted it, but it's all part of it and yeah I'll get the head down and get back in the nets and work really hard and hopefully be ready to go for the next opportunity.” “I think it's the game we're in.

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

Waugh calls for Australia’s next Andrew Symonds to replace Marsh in Sydney Test vs India: ‘Can bowl offspin and seam’
1 week, 4 days ago

Waugh calls for Australia’s next Andrew Symonds to replace Marsh in Sydney Test vs India: ‘Can bowl offspin and seam’

Hindustan Times  

After losing the first Test match in Perth, Australia staged an immediate comeback against India at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mark Waugh named Mitchell Marsh's replacement for the Aussie Test playing XI. The criticism also pointed out that the likes of Labuschagne and Khawaja had also been underperforming, but the duo bounced back to form with Konstas’ arrival, putting an …

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: 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 …

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Simon Katich blasts George Bailey's call to axe Nathan McSweeney: 'Top-order batters from both teams struggled'

Hindustan Times  

Australia made the big decision to go backwards on their decision to start the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Nathan McSweeney opening the batting, dropping the South Australia captain heading into the final two matches of the series beginning in Melbourne. ‘Really allowed Steve Smith and Travis Head to do what they did…’ India’s top order has looked shaky barring Yashasvi Jaiswal’s …

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘They want to win last two Tests’: Waugh back Australia’s decision to replace McSweeney, Hussey poses ‘Bumrah’ question

Hindustan Times  

Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and has been replaced by 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas. So I think the young, more aggressive player will play for sure.” Michael Hussey poses ‘Jasprit Bumrah’ question Meanwhile, Michael Hussey felt that it was unfair on McSweeney as he had to face the likes of Jasprit …

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney shares Labuschagne's motivational words after Melbourne Test snub

India Today  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney recently shared Marnus Labuschagne’s comforting words after being dropped from the Australian Test squad. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage "Marnus particularly told me 'It's not where you start, it's where you end' - it's a part of a journey, a good story will have its ups & downs - a learning curve," said McSweeney after his …

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nathan McSweeney proves his mettle after being dropped from Australia Test squad, does THIS in BBL 2024-25

Live Mint  

Days after being dropped from the national squad ahead of the fourth Test against team India at Melbourne in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian opener Nathan McSweeney reminded everyone of his class at the Big Bash League match on Sunday. Dropped for his dismal performance and replaced by rookie Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney smashed a match-winning 78 off …

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan backed Nathan McSweeney make a strong comeback into the Australia side despite getting dropped from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I’ve seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don’t think anyone’s been given a harder challenge,” Vaughan said in …

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney made an instant impact on his return to the Big Bash League. McSweeney's match-winning knock comes days after he was dropped from Australia's Test side vs India. McSweeney shines on BBL return Great to see 👏 Nathan McSweeney brings up fifty on his return to the Big Bash - with four boundaries in the one over! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/52iGcehBTF …

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devastated, says Australia's axed opener McSweeney; vows to make comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Dumped opener Nathan McSweeney said he was "devastated" Saturday after being cast out of Australia's team after just three Tests against India but vowed to come back a better player. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted," he told Australia's Channel Seven. Should 19-year-old Konstas play, he would become Australia's …

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

The Hindu  

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney admitted that he felt “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, after making his debut in the opening match of the series. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all …

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia captain Michael Clarke took a shot at the national selectors after Nathan McSweeney was axed from the squad for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. "This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing The Australian selection committee chaired by George Bailey has been under the microscope following …

IND vs AUS: Nathan McSweeney 'devastated' as Boxing Day Test dream shattered
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Nathan McSweeney 'devastated' as Boxing Day Test dream shattered

India Today  

Australia batter Nathan McSweeney expressed his heartbreak after being dropped for the Boxing Day Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. I get the dream come true and then didn't quite work out the way I wanted it, but it's all part of it and yeah I'll get the head down and get back in the nets and work …

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: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT: McSweeney dropped, Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Paceman …

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 …

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Hindustan Times  

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. …

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, …

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

India Today  

Australian selectors and their chief, George Bailey, have faced criticism for dropping young opener Nathan McSweeney from the squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney, 25, scored 72 runs across six innings in the first three Tests. In the Sheffield Shield, playing for New South Wales, Konstas has scored two centuries and accumulated 369 runs across …

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

India Today  

Australia dropped their latest Test debutant, Nathan McSweeney, after just the first three matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the decision to drop 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests has divided opinions, Australia have added the attacking Sam Konstas in a bid to inject some firepower at the top of the order. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF …

Ouch! Cricket star is caught out on live TV yelling two words every Aussie bloke would agree with after copping a VERY painful injury
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ouch! Cricket star is caught out on live TV yelling two words every Aussie bloke would agree with after copping a VERY painful injury

Daily Mail  

Vision from the crease will leave many men squirming Cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk garnered the instant sympathy of countless Aussie blokes as he suffered a sickening blow to the groin on Thursday night when batting in the Big Bash League. Melbourne Renegades opener Fraser-McGurk, 22, copped a Billy Stanlake delivery right where it hurts during the second over in Geelong …

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

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

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs

The Hindu  

It was a Saturday of rains at the Gabba. The weather’s liquid sense of wicked humour was on full view as the wet spell would pause for a while and just as the umbrellas were folded, the clouds would burst forth again. This was tease and torment at its worst and it was more than enough to largely smother the …

AUS vs IND: Hope I can throw a few more punches at Bumrah at Gabba, says McSweeney
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Hope I can throw a few more punches at Bumrah at Gabba, says McSweeney

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney hopes to "throw a few more punches" at Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test at the Gabba after the Indian pacer removed the young Australian opener three times in four innings. "To get a bowler like Jasprit early in my career, it’s not going to get much tougher than that," McSweeney told cricket.com.au. "He got me again in …

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series
1 month ago

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Australia bounced back from a heavy home defeat to level the Border-Gavaskar test series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second test against India on Sunday. “I think being one down, no doubt there’s a little bit more on it trying to level up the series.” Resuming at 128-5 in the second innings, India …

India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Pat Cummins claims fifer as AUS hammer IND by 10 wickets to level series
1 month ago

India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Pat Cummins claims fifer as AUS hammer IND by 10 wickets to level series

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja found no difficulties chasing down a mere 19-run target on Day 3. Pat Cummins claimed his 13th Test five-wicket haul as Australia bundled out India for just 175 early on Day 3. Here are some pointers to Day 3 of India vs Australia 2nd Test: - Australia …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma turns walking wicket, fails twice at No. 6 in 2nd Test
Top News
1 month ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma turns walking wicket, fails twice at No. 6 in 2nd Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma continued his poor outing at number 6 as he once again got dismissed cheaply on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. AUS vs IND 2nd Test Day 2 Live Earlier, India lost KL Rahul early in the innings as he was surprised by a bouncer. The pace spearhead further got …

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180
1 month ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Australia posted 86/1 in 33 overs at Stumps against India on Day 1 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second Test in Perth, on Friday. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy squeezed out as many runs as possible from the tail and took India to a score of 180 batting first in the pink-ball Test against Australia …

BGT: Australia's McSweeney vows to show what he can do after baptism of fire
1 month ago

BGT: Australia's McSweeney vows to show what he can do after baptism of fire

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to "show everyone what I can do" when the second Test against India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. "I got two pretty good balls over there in Perth, so I'm not trying to dwell on it too much and look forward to Adelaide," McSweeney told Cricket Australia's media arm. "I've …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: After mixed emotions about debut, McSweeney gearing up pink-ball challenge in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to show everyone what he can do when the second Test between Australia and India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. “I got two pretty good balls over there in Perth, so not try and dwell on it too much and look forward to Adelaide.” With the first Test ending in a 295-run …

IND vs AUS: Huge setback for Australia ahead of pink-ball Test as Josh Hazlewood ruled out, check replacements
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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Huge setback for Australia ahead of pink-ball Test as Josh Hazlewood ruled out, check replacements

Live Mint  

After going down 0-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia suffered an major setback ahead of the second Test in Adelaide as pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out due to a low-grade left side injury. Cricket Australia has named uncapped pacers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett in the main squad as replacements for the Adelaide Test. “Josh Hazlewood has …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Hazlewood ruled out, Abbott and Doggett added to squad
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Hazlewood ruled out, Abbott and Doggett added to squad

The Hindu  

Australia suffered a blow in the lead-up to the second Test at Adelaide from December 6 as Josh Hazlewood was ruled out. Boland last played for the Aussies in July last year, in the Ashes while he featured in Adelaide, two years ago, against West Indies, taking three wickets for 45 runs. Hazlewood was Australia’s highest wicket-taker in the first …

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop
1 month, 1 week ago

Nathan Mcsweeny best person to open: Harris backs batter after Perth Test flop

India Today  

Former Australia pacer Ryan Harris has expressed his belief that Nathan McSweeney remains the most suitable option to open the batting for Australia in the Day-Night Test against India, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Despite McSweeney’s disappointing debut in the first Test at Perth, Harris maintains that the 25-year-old should be given another opportunity to prove his potential in the …

"Wouldn't put that down to our preparation": Mitchell Marsh on Australia's batting collapse on Day 1 of Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"Wouldn't put that down to our preparation": Mitchell Marsh on Australia's batting collapse on Day 1 of Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh opened up on his team's poor batting performance on the first day of the opening Test match of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium on Friday. "Wouldn't put that down to our preparation": Mitchell Marsh on Australia's batting collapse on Day 1 of Perth Test The Indian pace trio of Jasprit …

BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : The Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Harshit Rana brought back India in the game with a stellar performance leaving Australia reeling at 67/7 on the first day of the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium. BGT 2024-25: India's pacy comeback rattles Australia at 67/7 on Day 1 at Perth …

IND vs AUS Border Gavaskar Trophy: India win toss, opt to bat first in opening Test against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS Border Gavaskar Trophy: India win toss, opt to bat first in opening Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Under azure blue skies in a city at ease with both the slow life and fast lanes, Australia and India were locked in a taut battle of attrition. India finished the first session at 51 for four and the afternoon’s rear-guard action rested on Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Reddy, especially after Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar succumbed to Mitchell …

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test

India TV News  

Nathan McSweeney of South Australia is making his international debut as Australia have announced a strong playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. McSweeney was the captain of Australia A against India A in the two-match unofficial Test series and led his side to a 2-0 series win. Australia : Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus …

Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers word of advice to McSweeney
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers word of advice to McSweeney

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian batter Wayne Phillips, the last player to have scored a century for his nation on debut as an opener, offered a word of advice to young Nathan McSweeney, who is all set to make his international debut against India during the Perth Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's last debut Test centurion as opener offers …

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India

Hindustan Times  

Australia captain Pat Cummins Thursday urged new opener Nathan McSweeney not to try and emulate swashbuckling David Warner, while admitting his team had unfinished business with India. Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India The uncapped McSweeney will make his Test bow at Perth Stadium on Friday, parachuted in at the top of the order alongside Usman Khawaja …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

AUS vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Australia beats Pakistan by seven wickets to complete 3-0 clean sweep
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Australia beats Pakistan by seven wickets to complete 3-0 clean sweep

The Hindu  

Marcus Stoinis bludgeoned 61 not out off 27 balls as Australia swept Pakistan 3-0 in the Twenty20 series with a seven-wicket victory in the final game on Monday. Stoinis smacked five sixes — three in one over off Shaheen Shah Afridi — and five fours as Australia raced to 118-3 in 11.2 overs. AS IT HAPPENED: Australia vs Pakistan 3rd …

Matt Renshaw admits frustration as Nathan McSweeney gets nod for Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matt Renshaw admits frustration as Nathan McSweeney gets nod for Perth Test

India Today  

Matt Renshaw has admitted that a lot of openers in Australia would have been left frustrated by Nathan McSweeney getting the nod to start the innings in the upcoming Perth Test against India. In the current Sheffield Shield season, McSweeney has been in fine form, amassing 291 runs from four innings at an impressive average of 97, with one century …

Australia beats Pakistan in seven-over slog as first T20 is shortened by rain and sparked by Glenn Maxwell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia beats Pakistan in seven-over slog as first T20 is shortened by rain and sparked by Glenn Maxwell

ABC  

Glenn Maxwell has produced a cracking cameo after storms cleared in Brisbane to allow for a seven-over slog in Australia's T20 opener against Pakistan. Pakistan's run chase never got going, with Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett both striking early to leave the tourists 3/16 after the first two overs. Two more wickets in Nathan Ellis's first over effectively killed the …

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'

Firstpost  

Former Australian opener Ed Cowan was among those questioniny the hosts’ decision to pick McSweeney over the likes of Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas, labeling the decision a “guess”. AP Australian chief selector George Bailey has firmly defended the decision to pick Nathan McSweeney as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner for the opening game of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India …

Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Xavier Bartlett is stoked about seeing his teammate Nathan McSweeney make his debut for Australia in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series Australia figured out its opening conundrum, at least for the series opener in Perth by naming McSweeney in the 13-player squad. With McSweeney all …

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India MELBOURNE - Where David Warner launched himself into Australia's test team with a barrage of power hitting in limited overs cricket, Nathan McSweeney has followed a more conventional path in succeeding the retired opener. Not unlike his overall first class batting record, McSweeney's Shield debut in 2018 was solid but …

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