Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins' absence as Australia announce squad for ODI series against West Indies
1 year, 2 months 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 play an integral role in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 slated to be played in Pakistan. "It is a little over 12 months until the Champions Trophy and further opportunities for the likes of Aaron Hardie, Matt Short, Jhye Richardson, and Nathan Ellis will be valuable both to our ongoing improvement as a team and also further their personal experiences in ODI cricket," national selector George Bailey was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. Australia's ODI squad vs West Indies Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Adam Zampa.

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IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood headline 15 Australian players in action
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood headline 15 Australian players in action

ABC  

After "personal views", a birth of a child, and another frustrating injury, Australia's legendary fast-bowling trio will finally return to the field in the Indian Premier League. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were all sorely missed by Australia in the Champions Trophy as they exited in the semi-finals to eventual winners India. Starc was the only fast bowler …

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?

The Hindu  

India is likely to field four spinners against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai. Australia must replace the injured Matthew Short, with Jake Fraser-McGurk as a backup opener, though all-rounder Cooper Connolly could slot into the middle order, pushing Steve Smith up. Predicted Playing XIs India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL …

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio. Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses With captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood injured, and Mitchell Starc ruled out for personal reasons, spinner Zampa is the last senior bowler …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups

Al Jazeera  

How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? South Asian powerhouse and T20 world champions India have chosen an experienced squad under skipper Rohit Sharma but have been dealt a big blow by the prolonged injury-related absence of their leading bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Australia Squad: Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, …

Australia squad, Champions Trophy 2025: Starc withdraws, Smith set to lead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia squad, Champions Trophy 2025: Starc withdraws, Smith set to lead

The Hindu  

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the upcoming Champions Trophy, as Cricket Australia announced its final squad for the ICC tournament on Wednesday. “Starc, who will not be commenting about his decision and has asked for privacy, looked to be in discomfort with a left ankle issue in bowling just four overs during Sri Lanka’s second innings of last week’s final …

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025, Steve Smith to Captain Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025, Steve Smith to Captain Australia

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons ahead of the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates that starts on February 19. Mitch is deeply respected for his commitment to international cricket and the priority he places on performing for Australia.” "His loss is of course a blow …

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV

India TV News  

Australia named their final 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, set to commence on February 19 in Karachi. Steve Smith will continue to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins while Mitchell Starc's name was added to the missing list as the tall fast bowler withdrew due to personal reasons. Leggie Tanveer Sangha, …

Mitchell Starc withdraws, Smith to lead Australia in Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc withdraws, Smith to lead Australia in Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

SYDNEY: Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons. The ODI World Cup holders have been forced to make several changes to their 15-member provisional squad due to injuries to captain Pat Cummins, pacer Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, along with …

New dad Pat Cummins lumps praise on team-mates as stand-in skipper Steve Smith guides Australia to series sweep against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New dad Pat Cummins lumps praise on team-mates as stand-in skipper Steve Smith guides Australia to series sweep against Sri Lanka

Daily Mail  

Pat Cummins took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to congratulate the Australian men's Test cricket side on their series swoop against Sri Lanka. Australia claimed a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka on Sunday afternoon in Galle Captain Pat Cummins took to Instagram to lump praise on his team-mates following the win Steve Smith claimed that the side have never …

Injured Cummins and Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Cummins and Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy because of injuries on Thursday. “Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and haven’t come up in time for the Champions Trophy,” Australia selectors’ head George Bailey said. “While disappointing, it does present a great opportunity for other …

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Australia on Thursday dealt more blows with captain Pat Cummins and senior pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy owing to injuries. Earlier in the day, Stoinis, who was named in the country's Champions Trophy squad, abruptly announced his retirement from the 50-over international game to "fully focus on the next chapter" of his career, creating …

Pat Cummins ruled out of Champions Trophy as Australia in two-way battle for new captain; forced to make 4 replacements
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins ruled out of Champions Trophy as Australia in two-way battle for new captain; forced to make 4 replacements

Hindustan Times  

Australia's preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy have been dealt another significant blow with the confirmation that skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not feature in the tournament. Australia's captain Pat Cummins looks on during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Stoinis’ decision, effective immediately, adds to the mounting pressure as Australia grapples with multiple …

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins

India Today  

Stand-in Australia Test captain Steve Smith said that he is ready to captain Australia in case Pat Cummins is forced to skip the tournament due to an ankle injury. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loves to captain in the subcontinent and would be looking forward to the challenge. Smith also updated on …

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Labuschagne has scored one hundred in his last 49 innings and managed 20 in the opening test against Sri Lanka, while team mates Usman Khawaja, …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Face Huge SETBACK For ICC Event; Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Unlikely
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Face Huge SETBACK For ICC Event; Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Unlikely

ABP News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has said that captain Pat Cummins and fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood are unlikely to take part in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to their respective injury issues. McDonald also said Steve Smith and Travis Head are in the frame to captain Australia in the Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. Australia have already lost all-rounder Mitchell …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins 'hugely unlikely' to play, Steve Smith or Travis Head can captain Australia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins 'hugely unlikely' to play, Steve Smith or Travis Head can captain Australia

Firstpost  

In a big blow for Australian cricket team, coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that captain Pat Cummins is ‘hugely unlikely’ to play in the Champions Trophy 2025 as he recovers from an ankle issue. Australia captain Pat Cummins is “hugely unlikely” for the Champions Trophy 2025, opening doors for Steve Smith to return as ODI captain. Cummins, Hazlewood could miss …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?

Live Mint  

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The 31-year-old, who recently led Australia to a 4-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia last month, skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his …

Injured Cummins set to miss Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy bid
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Cummins set to miss Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy bid

Al Jazeera  

Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury and personal reasons. Australia captain Pat Cummins is “hugely unlikely” for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald says. “Patty is hugely unlikely, which is a bit of shame, and we’ve …

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

ABC  

Australia face the prospect of playing the Champions Trophy without two of their "big-three" pacemen as Steve Smith rockets into favouritism to assume the 50-over captaincy. Coach Andrew McDonald has also confirmed fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is still "battling" the side injury that curtailed his home Test summer and ruled him out for Sri Lanka. Both Cummins and Hazlewood were …

Pat Cummins likely to miss Champions Trophy, Steve Smith or Head to lead Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins likely to miss Champions Trophy, Steve Smith or Head to lead Australia

India Today  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted that captain Pat Cummins is likely to miss the ICC Men's Champions Trophy due to his ankle issue. The Australian coach also said that Steve Smith and Travis Head are in contention to lead Australia in the ICC tournament. Cummins skipped the Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child while …

Pat Cummins unlikely to be fit for Champions Trophy, Australia to name new captain soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins unlikely to be fit for Champions Trophy, Australia to name new captain soon

India TV News  

Pat Cummins unlikely to be fit for Champions Trophy, Australia to name new captain soon Pat Cummins, Australia's captain in Tests and ODIs, is unlikely to get fully fit in time for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Australia captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy that is scheduled to start on February 19. The Aussie …

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club
2 months ago

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club

Live Mint  

Steve Smith became the 15th batter in history of cricket to complete 10000 runs in Test cricket on day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Galle. In the process, the stand-in-captain also became the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10000 Test runs in the list which includes greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club
2 months ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

India TV News  

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith is on the verge of completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the 35-year-old will be leading the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and that’s when Smith will have the opportunity to join the elite club. He currently has 9999 runs to his name in Test …

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

Bumrah, Jadeja and Jaiswal named in ICC Test Team of the Year
2 months ago

Bumrah, Jadeja and Jaiswal named in ICC Test Team of the Year

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal deservedly found a place in the ICC's Test Team of the Year 2024 that featured four Englishmen with Australian Pat Cummins as its captain. In total, Bumrah took 71 wickets in 2024 at an astonishing average of 14.92, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket …

Australia Announce 15-Man Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pat Cummins Named As Captain
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia Announce 15-Man Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pat Cummins Named As Captain

ABP News  

Australia Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Cricket Australia has unveiled Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, commencing on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. With Pat Cummins returning as captain, Australia's 15-member squad also includes key players such as Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. ALSO ON ABP Live | IPL 2025: …

Australia includes Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy squad despite injury concerns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia includes Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy squad despite injury concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players. Hazlewood, side lined from the Melbourne and Sydney Tests due to a calf niggle, was similarly not picked for the Sri Lanka series but has been named …

Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood included as Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood included as Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out

Firstpost  

Both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been included despite being rested for the tour of Sri Lanka and carrying fitness concerns, with the former also on paternity leave at the moment for the birth of his second child. Pat Cummins will be hoping to add another ICC title to his collection as Australia captain after the World Test Championship …

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side

The Hindu  

Australia announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Monday, with Pat Cummins set to lead the side. Short has been a One Day International mainstay for the Aussies wince Warner’s retirement in November 2023, while Hardie has also represented Australia in 50-over cricket 11 times. Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pat …

Australia announce Champions Trophy 2025 squad; Pat Cummins to lead, no Jake Fraser-McGurk – India TV
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce Champions Trophy 2025 squad; Pat Cummins to lead, no Jake Fraser-McGurk – India TV

India TV News  

Australia named their 15-strong squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 led by Pat Cummins. Sean Abbott is the only notable absentee from the squad that played the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 and recently in the series against Pakistan while Jake Fraser-McGurk, who hasn't been able to pull his weight in the national setup thus far too was …

Cricket-Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday. Cricket-Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy Cummins will skip the test series in Sri Lanka in January and early February for personal reasons but will return to Australia's colours for …

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad

India Today  

Australia have announced their preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chief of selectors George Bailey named 15 players in the squad, including the injured fast bowling duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australia have named a strong squad, which includes two fresh call-ups - Matt Short and Aaron Hardie. Pat Cummins' Injury: Details Australia Preliminary Squad for Champions Trophy …

Pat Cummins named to captain Australia at Champions Trophy despite ankle injury
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins named to captain Australia at Champions Trophy despite ankle injury

ABC  

Pat Cummins has been named as Australia's captain for the Champions Trophy despite dealing with an ankle injury. The star quick will miss Australia's two-Test series against Sri Lanka, mainly due to the birth of his second child, but also to rest after the gruelling battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy. "This is a balanced and experienced squad with the core …

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 …

Steve Smith reveals Axar-Jadeja combo as reason for picking young player in Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith reveals Axar-Jadeja combo as reason for picking young player in Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

India TV News  

Steve Smith reveals Axar-Jadeja combo as reason for picking young player in Test squad for Sri Lanka tour Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has played a huge role in getting Cooper Connolly a Test call-up for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Smith reveals Steve Smith, Australia's stand-in captain, advocated Cooper Connolly's selection in the Test squad for the upcoming …

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave

The Independent  

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Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns
2 months, 3 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 …

McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
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2 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cummins lauds 'special' Australia team after India series win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cummins lauds 'special' Australia team after India series win

New Indian Express  

SYDNEY: Australia skipper Pat Cummins lauded his "special" tight-knit team Sunday after they snapped a decade-long drought to win a series against India and make back-to-back World Test Championship finals. Their six-wicket victory in Sydney ensured the hosts clinched the series 3-1, rallying after an emphatic 295-run defeat in the first game at Perth. Only Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon and …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In

ABP News  

Team India has made notable adjustments in their playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah returns as India captain in IND vs AUS 5th Test Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah will most likely lead India in IND vs AUS Sydney Test as Rohit Sharma steps aside. Australia holds a 2-1 lead in the five-match IND vs …

Jasprit Bumrah named captain, Cummins ignored in Australian media's Test Team of 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah named captain, Cummins ignored in Australian media's Test Team of 2024

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named captain of the Test team of 2024 by cricket.com.au. Pat Cummins scored 37 wickets and scored 306 runs in 2024 Meanwhile, Australia captain Pat Cummins failed to make it to the XI. Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Matt Henry and Keshav Maharaj also made it to …

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

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
3 months ago

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday with the five-match series leveled at 1-1 after three games. Host Australia will be without the services of Josh Hazlewood while visitor India will begin its new chapter in Tests without R Ashwin, who announced his retirement after the Brisbane match. Australia has …

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

India captain Sharma wants his team’s other bowlers to help standout star Bumrah against Australia
3 months ago

India captain Sharma wants his team’s other bowlers to help standout star Bumrah against Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — India captain Rohit Sharma wants his team’s other bowlers to “step up” and help pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the standout star of the series with Australia. Ahead of the start of Thursday’s Melbourne Cricket Ground test and with the five-match series level at 1-1 after the rainy draw at Brisbane, Bumrah has taken 21 …

Pat Cummins happy in-form Travis Head plays for Australia: Don't have to bowl to him
3 months ago

Pat Cummins happy in-form Travis Head plays for Australia: Don't have to bowl to him

India Today  

Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that in-form batter Travis Head is fit and ready to play in the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Head's fitness had been a topic of speculation following visible discomfort during the second innings of the Brisbane Test and his absence from the field on the final day. Cummins praised …

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