Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head to open in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka, Sam Konstas at risk of being dropped

ABC  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas at the top of Australia's batting order for the first Sri Lanka Test despite the teenager's heroics in the triumphant India series. "Just playing what's in front of us, it's quite different to back home on the surfaces we've been playing on there where it's very pace dominant," he said. Specialist opener Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Cooper Connolly and Josh Inglis appear to be fighting it out for the middle-order vacancy created by Head's promotion. Whether it's him opening the bowling with Mitchell Starc or a spinner opening, there's always plenty of options there," Smith said.

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Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach
1 week, 4 days ago

Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach

ABC  

Veteran NSW coach Greg Shipperd has told Sam Konstas he must adopt a more consistent approach to his batting, while adamant the teenager is showing signs of striking the right balance. Shipperd backed Konstas to return to Australia's Test team for June's World Championship final against South Africa, after being squeezed out of recent matches in Sri Lanka. The opener's …

Travis Head's Strong Record Vs India A Major Threat In Semifinal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Travis Head's Strong Record Vs India A Major Threat In Semifinal

ABP News  

All eyes will be on Australia's dynamic batter, Travis Head, in IND vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal at Dubai Cricket Stadium. Travis Head's ODI record against India Travis Head has delivered strong performances against India in ODIs. The Unforgettable 2023 World Cup Final Indian fans have yet to forget Head's match-winning knock in the 2023 World Cup final. Australia: …

Travis Head to silence Indian fans again? Ricky Ponting brings up 2023 World Cup memory ahead of IND vs AUS semifinal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Travis Head to silence Indian fans again? Ricky Ponting brings up 2023 World Cup memory ahead of IND vs AUS semifinal

Live Mint  

Ricky Ponting has identified key Australian players who must perform in the semifinal against India in Dubai. Ponting highlighted Travis Head, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis as the batters who need to step up. Ponting recalled how Head played a key role in the 2023 World Cup final. Travis Head scored a 120-ball 137 against India in the …

Watch: Travis Head celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket after captain flops in semis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Travis Head celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket after captain flops in semis

India Today  

Travis Head's animated celebration of Rohit Sharma's wicket told the story, as the Australian players breathed a sigh of relief after dismissing the Indian skipper in the high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday in Dubai. Head punched the air in delight after Rohit was dismissed by rookie left-arm spinner Cooper Connolly in the eighth over of the chase, with India …

India vs Travis Head, not Australia: Fans start meme fest ahead of semi-final
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Travis Head, not Australia: Fans start meme fest ahead of semi-final

India Today  

As India gear up to face their familiar rivals Australia in yet another ICC event, this time in the Champions Trophy semi-final, fans are anticipating something big from Australian opener Travis Head. India will take on a revamped Australia side in the Champions Trophy semi-final, led by stand-in skipper Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins. However, the real …

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu  

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle on Sunday. It’s Australia’s first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Meanwhile, the spinners displayed remarkable discipline and variety, putting relentless pressure on Sri Lanka and paved the way for a …

Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Young batter Sam Konstas had a terrific international debut in the Test series against India. The think tank preferred the opening combination of Travis Head and Usman Khawaja for the tour to Sri Lanka. In the meantime, Konstas noted that he understood the reason behind getting dropped despite good performance and added that Head is a legend of the game …

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options

The Independent  

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Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield

India TV News  

Australia youngster departs from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield 19-year-old Sam Konstas has returned to Australia to play the Sheffield Shield after not being selected in the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The teenage sensation has made his return to Australia from Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite impressing with …

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka tour, fly back to Australia for Sheffield Shield game

The Hindu  

Young opening batter Sam Konstas is leaving Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and flying back home to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield game against Queensland at the Gabba. “I totally understood the decision, Travis Head’s a legend of the game and he’s been dominating in these conditions up top,” Konstas said. The swashbuckling Head, however, made it …

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas would open in WTC final, I'll be back in middle order: Travis Head

India Today  

Travis Head has backed Sam Konstas to regain his spot as the opener for Australia during the World Test Championship Final against South Africa. "Most likely I'd go back in the middle order and Sam would open," Head told reporters in Galle. Konstas is a big part of where we're going Head said that it is great to have Konstas …

Travis Head not planning on being Australia's long-term opener despite Sri Lanka Test success
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Travis Head not planning on being Australia's long-term opener despite Sri Lanka Test success

ABC  

Travis Head can't see himself ever opening the batting in Australian conditions despite another great innings at the top of the order on the subcontinent. Head vindicated the big selection call to drop Sam Konstas for the first Sri Lanka Test, whacking a half-century off only 35 balls and helping set the tone for a dominant Australian win. Since his …

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield

ABC  

Sam Konstas's Sri Lanka tour is officially over, with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield for New South Wales. Head vindicated the decision to remove Konstas from the top of the batting order, making a speedy half-century in the first Test against Sri Lanka to set the tone for Australia's big win. Head not harbouring long-term …

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Send him home': Ex-Australian cricketer's advice to Steve Smith and Co after Sam Konstas' snub from SL Test

India TV News  

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had a piece of advice for the reigning World Test Champions to send back the 19-year-old Sam Konstas home in time for the Sheffield Shield game for the New South Wales. “We’ve got to remember he’s 19 so if they’re not using him for the second Test I would send him home to play state …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders

ABC  

The axing of Sam Konstas was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. The Sri Lankans had an almighty caught behind appeal in the middle session after Prabath Jayasuriya got one past Usman Khawaja's bat. Australia's Steve Smith brought up multiple career milestones in the first innings against …

Greatest close-in catch? Watch Travis Head's one-handed screamer vs Sri Lanka in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greatest close-in catch? Watch Travis Head's one-handed screamer vs Sri Lanka in Galle

India Today  

Australia once again demonstrated why they are regarded as one of the greatest fielding sides, producing two moments of brilliance towards the end of Day 2 in their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 2 Report Standing at short leg in the 10th over, Head reacted instinctively when Lyon got one to turn …

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aussie cricket great blasts decision to drop Sam Konstas from Sri Lanka series opener - as selectors open up on why the 19-year-old was omitted

Daily Mail  

Ricky Pointing has questioned why Australia's selectors opted to omit rising young star Sam Konstas from the side's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Ricky Ponting has questioned the decision to drop Sam Konstas from Australia's opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday The cricket great claimed he did not like the decision and had expected the …

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Milestone man Smith got three runs off spinner Nishan Peiris to reach his third ton in four matches as he took off his baggy green and raised his bat …

Travis Head stars with blistering 40-ball 57 on his return as an opener vs Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head stars with blistering 40-ball 57 on his return as an opener vs Sri Lanka

India Today  

Australia opener Travis Head was seen at his aggressive best as he scored a blistering 40-ball 57 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, January 29 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Head was promoted to open the innings after 22 months as the team management dropped youngster Sam Konstas from the Playing XI and handed …

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Sam Konstas takes axing in stride as Australia drop him for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka Australia dropped Sam Konstas as Travis Head opened the innings in the first Test vs Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia opener Sam Konstas showed maturity after he was told of being dropped from the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head equals Sanath Jayasuriya's 24-year-old record with a 35-ball fifty in 1st Galle Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head equals Sanath Jayasuriya's 24-year-old record with a 35-ball fifty in 1st Galle Test

India TV News  

SL vs AUS: Travis Head equals Sanath Jayasuriya's 24-year-old record with a 35-ball fifty in 1st Galle Test Australia made a couple of tweaks to their batting order with Travis Head replacing Sam Konstas at the top and Josh Inglis, the debutant, set to come in at No 5 in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka in …

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting. “Ideally, we’d prefer to lock in our XI a couple of days in advance, but things change rapidly here, so we’ll leave it until the last minute.” Meanwhile, Sri Lanka …

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting. “Ideally, we’d prefer to lock in our XI a couple of days in advance, but things change rapidly here, so we’ll leave it until the last …

Just one run short: Steve Smith set to achieve this unique Test feat in Sri Lanka
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just one run short: Steve Smith set to achieve this unique Test feat in Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Galle: Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle. Smith suggested it had played on his mind "a bit too much" during Australia's fifth and final Test against India in Sydney this month, where his 33 and four …

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match. Konstas, who impressed as opener in his debut series against India, could be accommodated in the middle order following Head’s promotion, Smith said. Head impressed in …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head named opening partner for Usman Khawaja in 1st Test

India Today  

Australia have named Travis Head as the opening partner for Usman Khawaja going into the opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting January 29 in Galle. Despite having Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney in their squad, the visitors preferred Head, who finished the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India as the leading run-scorer. Smith said that the tour of Sri Lanka will …

Travis Head flags Australian experimentation with batting order in Sri Lanka Test series
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Travis Head flags Australian experimentation with batting order in Sri Lanka Test series

ABC  

Australia will consider taking the drastic step of changing its batting order mid-Test match to combat its selection dilemma at the top for the Sri Lanka series. Teenage swashbuckler Konstas is the incumbent and helped seal Australia's first series win over India in a decade with valuable contributions across his first two Test matches. "I don't know where I'm going …

Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Former cricketer Ricky Ponting urged the Australian team management to back Sam Konstas in the opening slot in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29. The move however didn’t work well as Konstas replaced McSweeney in the third Test at Gabba. The 50-year-old added that the conditions in Sri Lanka will be challenging for the visitors …

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey

The Hindu  

Travis Head could open the innings for Australia during the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka later this month, chairman of selectors George Bailey said. We’ve got a number of options and there’s been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI,” Bailey told cricket.com.au. “I think Andrew …

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Konstas might miss out on opening spot in Sri Lanka, hints George Bailey

India Today  

Breakout star of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Sam Konstas might not have a place in the playing XI in the Test series against Sri Lanka, hinted chief selector George Bailey. Speaking after the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka series, Bailey said that Australia might promote Travis Head to the opening slot as they did against India in the BGT …

Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia's test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Australia's selectors concentrated on spin for the two Sri Lanka tests, with uncapped 21-year-old Cooper Connolly among the seven full or part-time slow bowling options in the 16-man squad. Cricket Australia also said Cummins …

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney in Australia's side for Sri Lanka Test series, Pat Cummins to be rested

ABC  

Nathan McSweeney is back in Australia's Test squad and Cooper Connolly will join him, after selectors left Mitch Marsh out of the touring group for Sri Lanka. McSweeney and Connolly headline the group, which also includes Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann as second and third spinners alongside Nathan Lyon. With Cummins absent and also battling ankle soreness, Mitchell Starc, Scott …

"Travis Head, Webster's partnership key to Australia's win over India": Surinder Khanna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Travis Head, Webster's partnership key to Australia's win over India": Surinder Khanna

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna has shared his thoughts on India's 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He credited Australia's match-winning 58 runs partnership between Travis Head and Beau Webster, while also reflecting on India's inconsistent performance in Sydney on Sunday. "Travis Head, Webster's partnership key to Australia's win over India": Surinder Khanna "The partnership …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

IND vs AUS: Scott Boland's 4-Fer, Rishabh Pant's Blazing Fifty Highlight Action-Packed Day 2 Of Sydney Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Scott Boland's 4-Fer, Rishabh Pant's Blazing Fifty Highlight Action-Packed Day 2 Of Sydney Test

ABP News  

Sydney: Seamer Scott Boland picked up another rollicking four-wicket haul and led the way for Australia’s fightback in the final session of day two’s play and left the fifth Test on a knife’s edge at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. But Boland led Australia’s fightback by picking up three wickets in quick succession, before getting one at the fag …

India vs Australia 5th Test: Rampant Rishabh Pant fifty keeps Sydney Test in balance despite Scott Boland brilliance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia 5th Test: Rampant Rishabh Pant fifty keeps Sydney Test in balance despite Scott Boland brilliance

Firstpost  

India vs Australia 5th Test: Scott Boland once again proved to be the wrecker-in-chief from Australian side but quickfire Rishabh Pant fifty has allowed India to take a 145-run lead in the must-win match. India's Rishabh Pant bats during play on the second day of the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Image: AP …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj turns up the heat, dismisses Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd

Hindustan Times  

A fired-up Mohammed Siraj pegged Australia back with a double-wicket over in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. After stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah started the day by getting Marnus Labuschagne nicking to Rishabh Pant in the 7th over of Australia's innings to become the Indian …

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters

ABP News  

AUS Vs IND, 5th Test: Australia are up-and-running in the Sydney Test, as their world-class bowling attack inflict early jitters on India, by sending openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the hut. Mitchell Starc got rid of KL Rahul before Scott Boland's golden arm did the trick yet again, as he sent the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal back to …

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Make Sam Konstas come for a tour of India: Aakash Chopra after batter's SCG antics

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Australian batting sensation Sam Konstas, who has impressed in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might face a reality check on a Test tour to India. The 19-year-old, known for his performances and on-field antics, stirred mixed reactions during the series, particularly after his heated exchanges with stand-in Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah. Chopra shared …

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Konstas built for this stage: Watson praises Australia opener's showmanship

India Today  

Sam Konstas' explosive batting debut in Melbourne didn't surprise his mentor, Shane Watson; however, the 19-year-old's showmanship during the Boxing Day Test did catch the former Australian all-rounder off guard. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Konstas scored 14 runs off one of Bumrah’s overs and followed it up with an 18-run assault — two of Bumrah’s three most …

Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join Australia's squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join Australia's squad

ABC  

Peter Handscomb's chances of a Test recall in Sri Lanka have been given a significant boost after he was invited to join Australia's squad at the SCG. Australia vs Sri Lanka Tour 1st Test: Jan 29 - Feb 2 2nd Test: Feb 6-10 One-off ODI: Feb 13 Australian officials confirmed on Friday that Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann would …

Ind vs Aus 5th Test | Boland, Starc shine as India bowled out for 185
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ind vs Aus 5th Test | Boland, Starc shine as India bowled out for 185

The Hindu  

Friday dawned to the wet streaks of rain, just about enough to accentuate the green on leaves. Scoreboard India - 1st innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal c Webster b Boland 10, K.L. Rahul c Konstas b Starc 4, Shubman Gill c Smith b Lyon 20, Virat Kohli c Webster b Boland 17, Rishabh Pant c Cummins b Boland 40, Ravindra Jadeja lbw …

Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test SYDNEY, - Jasprit Bumrah won the toss for India after replacing the axed Rohit Sharma as captain and elected to bat first in the fifth and final test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Pace bowler Bumrah stepped into the role and …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test!
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test!

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Team India red ball and ODI captain Rohit Sharma had reportedly opted out of the fifth and final test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground set to begin from Friday. "We will take a call on the playing XI after looking at the pitch," Gambhir gave a cryptic reply to a straight query …

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut

The Hindu  

Out of form Mitchell Marsh will make way for Beau Webster in Australia’s playing XI against India for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney starting Friday. Captain Pat Cummins on Thursday announced that all-rounder Marsh’s lack of runs and wickets led to the inclusion of Webster, who will make his Test debut at the Sydney …

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