Sydney Test likely to be hit by bushfire smoke as Australia eyes clean sweep
5 years ago

Sydney Test likely to be hit by bushfire smoke as Australia eyes clean sweep

The Hindu  

Smoke haze could come into play as New Zealand looks to salvage some pride from its miserable tour of Australia in the third and final Test in Sydney this week. READ| Boult to miss final Test in Australia due to fractured finger But there are inconsistencies on what is considered “unsafe”, with Cricket Australia and the players’ association currently working to develop better protocols around visibility and air quality. You don’t get a reprieve and that’s the hard thing for us.” READ | Tim Paine blasts DRS technology after controversial dismissal No let-up The bright spot from Melbourne was makeshift opener Tom Blundell’s gritty second innings century and he is set to retain the role alongside Tom Latham in Sydney. “The fact he’s played a lot of cricket in Sydney during his career for New South Wales will also be helpful as we prepare for this final Test,” said Stead.

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IND vs AUS: Australia's record at Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of New Year's Test against India
1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS: Australia's record at Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of New Year's Test against India

India TV News  

After a thumping win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia are just inches away from regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in more than a decade. The hosts are comfortably placed in the series with a 2-1 scoreline in their favour and therefore, even a draw in the New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground will …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney

The Hindu  

Late on Monday, the light dimmed on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seagulls descended on the turf, cleaning staff were busy removing the waste that a massive sporting contest tends to generate, and Australian cricketers lingered around, savouring their 184-run triumph against India in the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon celebrates India’s final wicket in the second innings which secured a win …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Ashwin gave me lot of insight about conditions in Australia, says Washington Sundar
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Ashwin gave me lot of insight about conditions in Australia, says Washington Sundar

The Hindu  

A weekend of resistance awaits Washington Sundar. The all-rounder along with the lower-order have the onerous task of whittling down India’s current deficit of 310 runs against Australia in the fourth Test in progress here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There are still three days, a lot of overs to play, so it will just be about us trying to …

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 …

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

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 5 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, 5 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: Bad weather strikes again as third Test ends in draw
3 weeks ago

BGT: Bad weather strikes again as third Test ends in draw

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an unlikely win Wednesday to leave the series locked 1-1. The draw badly hurts India's chances of making the final of the World Test Championship at Lord's next year, with Australia now likely to defend their title against South …

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 …

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?

Live Mint  

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma's batting position will be the topic of discussion as India gear up to face the Brisbane Test against Australia in the Gabba in the third Test, starting on Saturday. India vs Australia 3rd Test: Jadeja vs Ashwin vs Sundar While senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar looked steady without doing much in …

3rd Test preview: Under-fire Rohit in focus as Australia aim to reclaim fortress Gabba
3 weeks, 6 days ago

3rd Test preview: Under-fire Rohit in focus as Australia aim to reclaim fortress Gabba

India Today  

As India and Australia prepare for Round 3 of what has been an exhilarating Test series, the spotlight is on Rohit Sharma. After overseeing India's first-ever home Test series whitewash, Rohit's return to the Test side following paternity leave coincided with a crushing 10-wicket loss in Adelaide during the pink-ball Test. Brisbane Test: TV Guide, timings and more | Predicted …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Win Toss, Choose To Bat First In Adelaide; Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin Back In Playing 11
Top News
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: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon

The Hindu  

From being among the ground-staff tending to the pitch at the Adelaide Oval to being a champion spinner excelling on its surface, Nathan Lyon has traversed an incredible journey. Raising the bat, he wryly said: “Well, this is a first for me, raising the bat.” After the laughter subsided, he spoke about the need to promote sport across varied classes …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Dress rehearsal at Canberra leaves door open for India to rejig batting order
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Dress rehearsal at Canberra leaves door open for India to rejig batting order

The Hindu  

It was a weekend of rain and runs for the Indians at Canberra. A two-day tussle under lights and against the pink ball was In the end, damp skies washed out Saturday’s play while a kind sun and floodlights at night ensured a Sunday contest with its facade of a limited overs skirmish but one that had the depth of …

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers

ABC  

At the dawn of a new Test summer, on a Perth morning so perfect the Swan River seemed almost fluorescent, everything old was new again. A glimpse into India's Test cricket future is a welcome one, but for as long as he is part of this Indian team, and probably for many years after, Virat Kohli will be the headline …

Australia, India gear up for Test series as prospect of rain raises questions over Perth pitch
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia, India gear up for Test series as prospect of rain raises questions over Perth pitch

ABC  

Australia’s Test series against India has two ingredients promising a brilliant contest: a home side that hasn’t won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a decade, and a visiting side reeling from a humiliating home 3-0 series loss to New Zealand. Nathan Lyon refuses to write-off 'champions' as India attempt to overcome horror home loss Photo shows Nathan Lyon of Australia speaks …

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 …

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply
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2 months ago

Test hopeful Sam Konstas helps Australia A navigate tricky run chase as fellow batting contenders fall cheaply

ABC  

Australia A won the day — and the match — but more failures in the top order against India A on Saturday added to the intrigue over Test squad selections. Marcus Harris was caught behind for a golden duck after lunch at the MCG and out-of-sorts No.3 Cameron Bancroft went the next ball, trapped lbw also for a golden duck. …

Weather and Playing XI: Will Rain Play a spoilsport in India vs New Zealand Test Match in Pune?
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather and Playing XI: Will Rain Play a spoilsport in India vs New Zealand Test Match in Pune?

Live Mint  

India will face New Zealand in the second Test match in Pune today, with the match potentially affected by rain. The weather forecast predicts cloudy weather with minimum temperature at 21 degree Celsius and maximum at 31 degree Celsius. The pitch is expected to be slow and low turner, which could benefit the spinners in the Test match. India will …

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test

News 18  

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test Published By : AFP Last Updated: January 02, 2024, 08:17 IST The pitch looked well-grassed on the eve of Pakistan's final match of their Australia tour, which will also be opener David Warner's 112th and final Test. Australia unchanged for Warner’s farewell Test against Pakistan Australia opted …

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith's woes as Australia's new opening batter continued as the veteran scored just nine runs and burnt a review in New Zealand. New Zealand flipped the script on decades of Australian trans-Tasman Test dominance on day three in Christchurch, cashing in on a day that held rich promise. The Australia star has struggled as David Warner's replacement at the …

NZ vs AUS, 2nd Test: Late bowling fireworks from New Zealand rocks Australia’s run chase
9 months, 4 weeks ago

NZ vs AUS, 2nd Test: Late bowling fireworks from New Zealand rocks Australia’s run chase

The Hindu  

Australia was 202 runs from victory with six wickets in hand at the end of day three of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday after New Zealand grabbed the momentum with some late bowling fireworks. The highest successful fourth-innings run chase in a Test at Hagley Oval was the 285 New Zealand scored to beat Sri Lanka with a …

New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4: Highlights from Wellington
10 months ago

New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4: Highlights from Wellington

India Today  

11:11 IST: SESSION SUMMARY - 96 runs, 35 overs and 2 wickets. The game ebbed and flowed throughout the day and the Test is nicely poised with still two days remaining. Earlier, Australia had a productive start to the day, losing two wickets but maintaining a strong scoring rate in the first session. After the departure of Lyon and Khawaja, …

AUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Windies pacers ruin Australia’s day in gripping pink-ball Test
11 months, 1 week ago

AUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Windies pacers ruin Australia’s day in gripping pink-ball Test

The Hindu  

The West Indies tail batted superbly on Friday and followed up in commanding fashion with the ball to stun Australia, who trails in the second Test by 35 runs after a top-order collapse necessitated a counter-attack at the Gabba in Brisbane. Leading 1-0 in the two-game series, the home side recovered from 24-4 to boldly declare 22 runs behind at …

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 …

Khawaja and Marsh help Australia survive Pakistan's pace attack and spicy pitch to build 400-run lead in 1st Test
1 year ago

Khawaja and Marsh help Australia survive Pakistan's pace attack and spicy pitch to build 400-run lead in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia battled through Pakistan's best bowling of the match and a treacherous Perth pitch before Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh counterattacked to lift the hosts to 186-4 at lunch, and a commanding lead of 402 runs, on the fourth day of the series opening cricket test. Steve Smith and teammate Usman Khawaja wait for an LBW decision against Smith on …

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: David Warner slams rapid-fire ton, hosts close on 346/5
1 year ago

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: David Warner slams rapid-fire ton, hosts close on 346/5

Firstpost  

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: David Warner ended his barren spell in the longest format with a quick-fire century in Perth. Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1: Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat in the opening Test against Pakistan at Perth Stadium on Thursday. New Pakistan captain Shan Masood included two …

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 …

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia tailenders frustrate England to leave host short of time
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia tailenders frustrate England to leave host short of time

The Hindu  

Australia’s tailenders put up some late resistance to leave England frustrated on day one of the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the tourists on 299-8 at the close of play on Wednesday. Stuart Broad took two Australian wickets to move onto 600 in test cricket, with home favourite James Anderson, on his return to the England side, left …

JASON GILLESPIE: Going into the fourth Ashes Test without a frontline spinner carries considerable risk...but Travis Head's bowling display at Headingley and the returning Cameron Green have convinced
1 year, 5 months ago

JASON GILLESPIE: Going into the fourth Ashes Test without a frontline spinner carries considerable risk...but Travis Head's bowling display at Headingley and the returning Cameron Green have convinced

Daily Mail  

If Todd Murphy was truly picked to fill the role vacated by Nathan Lyon, then why was he not bowled for more than two overs on the last day at Headingley by Pat Cummins? And Travis Head bowled pretty well at Lord’s when Lyon went down, so clearly the think-tank have decided they can use his spin now and leaving …

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 …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon slams Kevin Pietersen on 'disgraceful' concussion substitute theory during Lord's Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon slams Kevin Pietersen on 'disgraceful' concussion substitute theory during Lord's Test

India TV News  

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has found himself on the receiving end for being too blunt and honest without any fielders during the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week. After an angry rant on Day 1 of the Test match, Pietersen called for more fuming reactions on himself by suggesting that injured Australian spinner Nathan Lyon came to bat …

England vs Australia: Glenn McGrath says Ashes will be ‘done and dusted’ if Cummins’ men win Lord’s Test
1 year, 6 months ago

England vs Australia: Glenn McGrath says Ashes will be ‘done and dusted’ if Cummins’ men win Lord’s Test

The Hindu  

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England, a feat that World Cup-winning captains Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke couldn’t achieve, and the ongoing series will be “done and dusted” if Australia emerges victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath. Australia ODI World Cup 2023 schedule: Full fixtures, match date and venues The last time Australia won …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day

India Today  

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

First Ashes Test: Australia riding high after thrilling win in series opener
1 year, 6 months ago

First Ashes Test: Australia riding high after thrilling win in series opener

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Five things we learned on day two of the first Ashes Test, including Usman Khawaja's latest milestone and a familiar tale for David Warner
1 year, 6 months ago

Five things we learned on day two of the first Ashes Test, including Usman Khawaja's latest milestone and a familiar tale for David Warner

ABC  

The first Ashes Test is shaping as a truly enthralling contest between Australia and England, with more than a few moving parts. Usman Khawaja anchored Australia's innings, while Stuart Broad enjoyed a mixed day with the ball in hand. It took Usman Khawaja one Test to score his first half-century in England. After watchfully getting through the awkward 20 minutes …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja scores his first century in England, leads Australia fightback on Day 2
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja scores his first century in England, leads Australia fightback on Day 2

India Today  

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja scored his first Test century in England as he led his team’s fightback on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test. Ashes 2023: Full Coverage Following England’s declaration at 393 for 8 on the first day, Khawaja and fellow opener David Warner were put out to bat by the hosts. Even though wickets kept tumbling …

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day

The Hindu  

Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on June 17. 🤩 Ben Stokes gets Steve Smith to put England in the driving seat 👊#Ashes | #WTC25 | 📝: https://t.co/ZNnKIn9jeqpic.twitter.com/FvYRSAevab — ICC June …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

The Hindu  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

Associated Press  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

Bazball ‘fan’ McGrath still predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

Bazball ‘fan’ McGrath still predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes

The Hindu  

The significance of MRF Pace Foundation as a feeder to the National team needn’t be overstated. I wouldn’t be too concerned.” On Ashes and Bazball: “I think it was a perfect lead-up for Australia into the Ashes, gives them a lot of confidence, and to play in the conditions. | Photo Credit: RAGU R On whether Bazball would catch up …

Australia waltz to World Test Championship trophy – and this is what we learned for the Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia waltz to World Test Championship trophy – and this is what we learned for the Ashes

The Telegraph  

Australia waltzed to victory in the World Test Championship final, needing just one session on the final day to dispatch India by 209 runs in a match they dominated. From the moment the indefatigable Scott Boland had Virat Kohli brilliantly caught at second slip by Steve Smith – to the desperate disappointment of thousands of Indians wearing shirts with the …

WTC Final 2023: Nathan Lyon says Ashes talk won't shift Australia's attention from 'big game' against India
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final 2023: Nathan Lyon says Ashes talk won't shift Australia's attention from 'big game' against India

Firstpost  

Australia take on India in the ICC World Test Championship final between 7 to 11 June at the Oval before shifting their focus to the Ashes that begins on 16 June at Edgbaston. Australia’s Nathan Lyon doesn’t believe the hyper surrounding the upcoming Ashes will take their focus away from the ICC World Test Championship final against India that begins …

Australia unsure about India’s bowling line-up in WTC final
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia unsure about India’s bowling line-up in WTC final

The Hindu  

Australia is expecting Ravindra Jadeja to feature in India’s playing XI in the World Test Championship final but is unsure about Ravichandran Ashwin’s participation in the marque contest to be played at The Oval starting June 7. Talking to local media prior to Australia’s training session at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham on Thursday, assistant coach Daniel Vettori …

WTC Final: Nathan Lyon says Australia 'should not panic' ahead of title clash against India
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final: Nathan Lyon says Australia 'should not panic' ahead of title clash against India

Firstpost  

‘‘We shouldn’t panic anyway. If we can learn from that experience and play our way and our brand it will be okay,’’ Lyon told AAP. Melbourne: Premier Australian spinner Nathan Lyon doesn’t want his team to panic in the upcoming Ashes like it did during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in India earlier this year. Before the Ashes beginning 16 June, …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 4: David Warner, Usman Khawaja Hit Fifties as Australia in Driver's Seat in 384-run Chase
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 4: David Warner, Usman Khawaja Hit Fifties as Australia in Driver's Seat in 384-run Chase

News 18  

Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a rain-shortened Sunday in pursuit of a mammoth target of 384 runs to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. If Australia do manage to reach that target, it will be the eighth-highest fourth-innings total to win any Test and the second-highest in …

IND vs AUS, 1st Test | My plan was to lure Australian batters to play drive shots, says Ashwin
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS, 1st Test | My plan was to lure Australian batters to play drive shots, says Ashwin

The Hindu  

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday said his plan of luring Australia batters to play drive-shots and induce mistakes from them on a slow Nagpur track worked well as the home side won the first Test by an innings and 132 runs here. The senior player talked highly about the spinners of the home team as they can also …

1st Test, Day 3: Ashwin Picks Five, India beat Aus by an Innings & 132 Runs
1 year, 10 months ago

1st Test, Day 3: Ashwin Picks Five, India beat Aus by an Innings & 132 Runs

The Quint  

Steve Smith remained not out on 25 as only four Australian batsmen managed to reach double figures in a disastrous batting display. Ashwin claimed the wicket of Usman Khawaja caught by Kohli as he was deceived by the turn, trapped David Warner lbw with one that stayed low, caught Matt Renshaw plumb in front of the wicket with another one …

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