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. …
Young opener Sam Konstas's unbeaten 73-run knock powered Australia A to a six-wicket victory over India A in the second unofficial Test at the MCG, clinching the two-match series 2-0. Konstas’ innings displayed a maturity well beyond his years as he absorbed the pressure early, defending solidly, and later shifting gears to punish loose deliveries as the target drew near. …
