Smith, Cummins could lead Australia in Tests after Paine: Gilchrist
5 years ago

Smith, Cummins could lead Australia in Tests after Paine: Gilchrist

The Quint  

Perth, Dec 11 Legendary Adam Gilchrist feels Pat Cummins or Steve Smith should lead the Australian Test team after current skipper Tim Paine hinted that he might relinquish captaincy and this summer could be his last in the Test team. "I think they've got a couple of options in Smith or Cummins should Paine pull out or they don't feel he's the right man to be in the team anymore," Gilchrist was quoted as saying by www.cricket.com.au. "When you've got a guy like Alex Carey nipping at his heels.he's starting to show some really promising signs of consistency now in his Sheffield Shield cricket. "His wicketkeeping seems to be extremely consistent, as is Tim Paine's, but Carey is now starting to really accumulate important runs in first-class cricket, so that is going to really put pressure on him.

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Cummins doubtful for Champions Trophy 2025 with sore ankle
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1 day, 23 hours ago

Cummins doubtful for Champions Trophy 2025 with sore ankle

The Hindu  

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan on his “sore ankle”, and chairman of selectors George Bailey refusing to confirm his availability for the marquee event. “There’s a little bit of work to do, he’s got a little bit of a sore ankle as …

Pat Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy 2025 after playing Tests vs India with injury
1 day, 23 hours ago

Pat Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy 2025 after playing Tests vs India with injury

India TV News  

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury that he has been managing during the five-match Test series against India. Australia's opening game in the Champions Trophy is against arch-rivals England on February 22 and clearly, their captain is in race against time to get fit in time for the tournament. Pat …

McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence
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2 days, 6 hours ago

McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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. Steve Smith will lead the squad to Sri Lanka while regular skipper Pat Cummins is on leave as his wife awaits the birth of the couple’s second child. Australia’s selectors concentrated on …

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
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2 days, 7 hours 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 …

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh

The Hindu  

Leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 2-1 while stepping into the fifth and final Test, Pat Cummins is bent upon seizing another triumph. So, it felt like it was time for a freshen up.” There was a worry about Mitchell Starc’s fitness in the lead-up to the fifth Test, but Cummins offered a positive update: “He went off for a …

Pat Cummins likely to miss Sri Lanka tour for birth of his second child
1 week, 2 days ago

Pat Cummins likely to miss Sri Lanka tour for birth of his second child

India TV News  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins is likely to miss the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child. Australia are scheduled to play two Tests in Sri Lanka from January 29 to February 10. Cummins is planning to skip the entire Sri Lanka tour but admitted that it is tough to plan his leave right …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Smith ton, Kohli-Jaiswal mix-up put Australia in command against India on day 2
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Smith ton, Kohli-Jaiswal mix-up put Australia in command against India on day 2

The Hindu  

A modern great’s ton ensured Australia’s dominance while a youngster’s counter-punch helmed India’s brief resistance. The former Australian captain’s ton helped Pat Cummins and his men post 474 in the first innings. Prior to this evening meltdown, India’s first innings commenced with Rohit Sharma returning as an opener. Just as the sun lit up the venue, the host’s first innings …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch
2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Pat Cummins stopped short of fifty by Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stunning catch

Live Mint  

Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as he and Steve Smith piled the pressure on the Indian bowlers on day two of the Boxing Day Test. Cummins scored 49 runs off 63 balls to take Australia past the 400-run mark in Melbourne and take his side to a dominant position in the match. Cummins was eventually undone by …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG
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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia drop squad bombshell, make a few changes for final two Tests against India; bring in Sam Konstas

India TV News  

Australia have axed three-Test-old opener, Nathan McSweeney, after no show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against India in a ruthless call. McSweeney failed to cross 10 in five of the six innings he played in the first three Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane was left out for the 19-year-old New South Wales opening batter, Sam Konstas, who …

AUS vs IND 2024: Cummins backs Steve Smith to come good in series against India
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Pat Cummins' blunt response to 'commentators' as Australia captain addresses rift rumours right before pink-ball Test
1 month ago

Pat Cummins' blunt response to 'commentators' as Australia captain addresses rift rumours right before pink-ball Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia captain Pat Cummins has once again dismissed speculation of a rift within the team, following comments made by pacer Josh Hazlewood during the Perth Test that ignited rumors of discord. Australia's captain Pat Cummins speaks to the media during a press conference at the Adelaide Oval Hazlewood, while speaking to the media on Day 3 of the Test, had …

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game
1 month, 1 week ago

Will Steve Smith Play IND vs AUS 2nd Test? Australia Star Faces Injury Scare Ahead Of Day-Night Game

ABP News  

Steve Smith, the star Australian batter, faced an injury scare as he sustained a blow to his right thumb during a practice session ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. With their top pacer from the first IND vs AUS Test in Perth, Josh Hazlewood, sidelined due to a side strain, and uncertainty surrounding …

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 …

Adam Gilchrist fires warning to Pat Cummins and co. after watching Team India train in Perth: 'Look out Australia...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Adam Gilchrist fires warning to Pat Cummins and co. after watching Team India train in Perth: 'Look out Australia...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will look to produce a major turnaround when the side takes on Australia in the first Test of the five-match series on Friday. Team India players during training session in Perth Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batter, has now dropped a rather positive remark for Indian fans, as he fired a warning for Pat Cummins and his men. …

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India
1 month, 3 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 …

Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cummins confirms Mitchell Marsh will bowl during Perth Test against India

Hindustan Times  

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

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins wary of Indian challenge in BGT, makes special mention for SRH teammate before Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Pat Cummins admits Australia is hoping to cement its legacy as a generational team with a series win over India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins admits Australia is hoping to cement its legacy as a generational team with a series win over India

ABC  

Pat Cummins admits Australia is embracing the opportunity to cement its legacy as a generational team ahead of the battle to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Despite beating India in last year's World Test Championship final, Australia hasn't won a Test series against its modern rivals in almost a decade. "It's kind of one of the last things to tick off …

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI
1 month, 3 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 …

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back

Al Jazeera  

Australia head into the first Test against India on Friday seeking to end the tourists’ Border-Gavaskar dominance. “I think for about half the change-room, we haven’t won the Border-Gavaskar,” the fast bowler told reporters at Perth Stadium on Thursday on the eve of the series-opening test. So we’re all excited India right out there … one of the best teams …

BGT: Shastri picks Cummins, Lyon to shine with ball for Aussies; warns India of Smith's challenge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Australia skipper Pat Cummins and seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon to deliver with the ball for the Aussies in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. BGT: Shastri picks Cummins, Lyon to shine with ball for Aussies; warns India of Smith's challenge On the other end of the spectrum, Shastri issued a warning to …

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, Australia Stats Preview: Steve Smith, Pat Cummins near major landmarks

India Today  

Pat Cummins’ Australia have a massive task in their hands when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here are some records Australia can look forward to in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 315 – Runs Steve Smith needs to become the fourth Australian batter to reach the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 513 – Runs Steve Smith needs …

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja's advice for new opening partner Nathan McSweeney for India Tests

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja offered his piece of advice to Nathan McSweeney, who is all set to become his opening partner in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. McSweeney's record in domestic With an impressive first-class batting average of 38.16, McSweeney has already notched up six centuries and 12 fifties, accumulating 2,252 runs in the format. Khawaja jokingly dismissed concerns …

Tim Paine annoyed with Australian team's criticism after series loss vs Pakistan: 'Let's just pump the brakes on…'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tim Paine annoyed with Australian team's criticism after series loss vs Pakistan: 'Let's just pump the brakes on…'

Hindustan Times  

Australia suffered an ODI series defeat at home against Pakistan, a result which many saw surprising given the Australians’ status as the defending World Champions in the format. It’s okay.” While captain Pat Cummins played the first two ODIs, along with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, as well as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, the third and decisive ODI saw …

Who Is Nathan McSweeney? Australia's Exciting New Opener For IND vs AUS BGT
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2 months ago

Who Is Nathan McSweeney? Australia's Exciting New Opener For IND vs AUS BGT

ABP News  

Australia has named a 13-member squad for IND vs AUS 1st Test of Border-Gavaskar series against India, featuring new faces in the team led by veteran Pat Cummins. Uncapped Nathan McSweeney will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Takes 'Solo Flight' To …

Australia Announces Power-Packed 13-Player Squad For IND vs AUS 1st Test In Perth
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2 months ago

Australia Announces Power-Packed 13-Player Squad For IND vs AUS 1st Test In Perth

ABP News  

Australia squad for IND vs AUS Perth Test: The Australian cricket team has made a surprising move by naming two uncapped players, Josh Inglis and Nathan McSweeney, in their strong 13-player squad for much-anticipated IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. The opening match of five-Test IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar series is set to begin on November 22, with both …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Queensland batter set to replace David Warner as opener
2 months ago

Who is Nathan McSweeney? Queensland batter set to replace David Warner as opener

India Today  

One of the biggest question marks ahead of the highly anticipated Test series between India and Australia has been: Who will open for Australia after David Warner's retirement? As another chapter of the Australian summer is about to unfold, Cricket Australia appears to have found their solution in Nathan McSweeney. Who is Nathan McSweeney Nathan McSweeney is a right-handed batter …

McSweeney named to open for Australia against India in 1st test
2 months ago

McSweeney named to open for Australia against India in 1st test

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Nathan McSweeney is set to open the batting on debut for Australia against India in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth this month after being named in a 13-man squad on Sunday. The selectors played a wild card by also calling up England-born wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis who will captain Australia in the third one-day international …

Uncapped McSweeney in Australia squad for India series opener
2 months ago

Uncapped McSweeney in Australia squad for India series opener

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY, - Uncapped Nathan McSweeney has beaten out his rivals to secure the vacant batting spot in the Australia team for the first test against India in Perth later this month. Uncapped McSweeney in Australia squad for India series opener Australia has been engrossed for weeks in a heated debate over who should take the spot left open in the …

Tim Paine hopes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma play vs PM's XI 'for game's sake' as ex-AUS captain set to don coach's hat
2 months ago

Tim Paine hopes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma play vs PM's XI 'for game's sake' as ex-AUS captain set to don coach's hat

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the coach for the Australian Prime Minister’s XI, the first class team India are slated to play against as a tour match during their tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although it is a warm-up game, Paine said in a comment that he hoped India’s best players would participate, …

Tim Paine appointed head coach for Prime Minister’s XI against India
2 months ago

Tim Paine appointed head coach for Prime Minister’s XI against India

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Friday announced former Australian cricketer Tim Paine as the head coach of the Prime Minister’s XI team for the match against India at Manuka Oval, starting November 30. Paine captained Australia after taking over from Steve Smith following the ball tampering controversy against South Africa in 2018. READ | WI vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Alzarri Joseph suspended …

Pat Cummins should be promoted in the batting line-up after winning hand in Pakistan ODI, Mitchell Starc says
2 months ago

Pat Cummins should be promoted in the batting line-up after winning hand in Pakistan ODI, Mitchell Starc says

ABC  

Mitchell Starc believes Pat Cummins has cemented his spot ahead of him in the Australian batting order after the captain starred in another thrilling run chase. Cummins saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat by guiding them to a two-wicket ODI win against Pakistan at the MCG on Monday night. Playing in his first ODI since last year's World Cup final …

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles
2 months, 1 week ago

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles

ABC  

Pat Cummins believes India's historic first series loss to New Zealand at home could deliver his team an advantage and the Australian captain his last major Test achievement. After losing a Test series in India early last year, Australia went on to have a spectacular 2023 against world cricket's superpower. Australia beat India comprehensively in the World Test Championship final …

Australia T20I Squad Announced: New Captain to Emerge for Pakistan Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia T20I Squad Announced: New Captain to Emerge for Pakistan Series

India Today  

Australia have named a 13-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. The squad features several returning players, including Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson, who will be looking to make a comeback after recent injuries. The squad also includes several rising stars, including Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, who are vying for the opening T20 batting …

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cummins Hints at Pitch Preferences for India Series

India Today  

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

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Pat Cummins says he is a better captain than Michael Clarke as preparation for cricket to return to Olympics ramps up
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Pat Cummins says he is a better captain than Michael Clarke as preparation for cricket to return to Olympics ramps up

Daily Mail  

Feels he is a superior captain than Michael Clarke was Pat Cummins is a clear fan of his own leadership style Australian Test star Pat Cummins has raised eyebrows after openly declaring he is a better captain than Michael Clarke. Australian Test star Pat Cummins has raised eyebrows after openly declaring he is a better captain than Michael Clarke Clarke …

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels that adversaries would want Steven Smith to continue as an opener in Test cricket. "I would love to see him succeed as an opener, I think he can, there's no doubt about that, he's good enough to bat anywhere, but as an opposition player I want him at the top of the order because …

'Just going off...': Pat Cummins reacts to not leading Australia in T20Is
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Just going off...': Pat Cummins reacts to not leading Australia in T20Is

India TV News  

Australia have employed an interesting strategy for the upcoming T20 World Cup. They haven't named Pat Cummins the captain of the team despite the fact that they won the ODI World Cup last year under him. Moreover, Cummins also led Australia to the World Test Championship victory against India in June 2023. Instead, Cummins is playing in Mitchell Marsh's captaincy …

Australia’s Green named in team for first Windies Test
1 year ago

Australia’s Green named in team for first Windies Test

The Hindu  

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will play in the first Test of a two-match series against West Indies later this month, the country’s cricket board said on Wednesday. “Cameron Green will come into the playing XI for the Test in Adelaide in a squad also containing Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw,” chief selector George Bailey said. Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins, …

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner
1 year ago

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner

Associated Press  

Steve Smith was elevated to open the batting to make room for Cameron Green’s recall to Australia’s test XI after selectors opted not to pick a specialist to replace the retired David Warner for the series-opening match against West Indies. 4 in his first test since losing his spot as allrounder to Mitch Marsh last July The 13-player squad includes …

Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies
1 year ago

Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies

India TV News  

Steve Smith will be seen donning the leader's hat yet again for Australia as the selectors have asked him to lead the 13-player squad that has been announced to take on the West Indies in a three-match ODI series at home starting February 2. The squad is filled with players who are being viewed as Australia's ODI future and can …

Pat Cummins doesn't want Steve Smith to replace David Warner as opener
1 year ago

Pat Cummins doesn't want Steve Smith to replace David Warner as opener

Firstpost  

Australia are in search of a new Test opener after David Warner’s retirement and while Steve Smith is “pretty keen” on doing the job, captain Pat Cummins would like one of his best batters to stay at the No. So first instinct isn’t probably to disrupt that.” The picture will become clear on Monday when Australian selectors will meet to …

AUS vs PAK | Australia announce unchanged playing XI for third Test against Pakistan
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK | Australia announce unchanged playing XI for third Test against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on January 2 announced an unchanged playing XI for the third Test and final match of the series against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning on January 3. Even though fringe Australian all-rounder Cameron Green had a lengthy net session and raised the possibility of a comeback, Australia decided against making changes to a winning formula …

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad

The Hindu  

David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batter was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week. “The National Selection Panel have retained the same squad from Melbourne to Sydney as we look to clean sweep the test series,” chief selector …

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