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1 day, 14 hours ago

McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan felt bad for Nathan McSweeney for getting dropped from Australia's Test side. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I've seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don't think anyone's been given a harder challenge," Vaughan told Fox Sports. McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over: read …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL

India Today

Nathan McSweeney made an instant impact on his return to the Big Bash League. McSweeney's match-winning knock comes days after he was dropped from Australia's Test side vs India. McSweeney shines on BBL return Great to see ð Nathan McSweeney brings up fifty on his return to the Big Bash - with four boundaries in the one over! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/52iGcehBTF …

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

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AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

The Hindu

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney admitted that he felt “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, after making his debut in the opening match of the series. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

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IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

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3 days, 14 hours 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 …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

India Today

Australia are set to hand teenage opener Sam Konstas his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. McSweeney, who struggled against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack, scored only 72 runs across six innings—the lowest tally for an Australian Test opener in their first six knocks since 1974. 'LIKE CLARKE, WARNER AND SMITH' With 736 runs …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

India Today

Australian selectors and their chief, George Bailey, have faced criticism for dropping young opener Nathan McSweeney from the squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney, 25, scored 72 runs across six innings in the first three Tests. In the Sheffield Shield, playing for New South Wales, Konstas has scored two centuries and accumulated 369 runs across …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

India Today

Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke has slammed the selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India. We've got Usman Khawaja who is 38 years old, and he's made no runs. : Clarke "We've got Marnus Labuschagne, who before the series was under pressure and has made one decent score. Meanwhile, Sam Konstas also starred in the …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

India TV News

Australia announced the squad for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India earlier today. Among the notable inclusions was 19-year-old Sam Konstas who is set to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG. If the chief selector George Bailey is to be believed, the hosts want to throw something different at India and Konstas …

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Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

India Today

Australia dropped their latest Test debutant, Nathan McSweeney, after just the first three matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the decision to drop 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests has divided opinions, Australia have added the attacking Sam Konstas in a bid to inject some firepower at the top of the order. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff 'was sent on a secret mission to the US charm Donald Trump'

Daily Mail

Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff was allegedly sent on a secret mission to the US to charm Donald Trump, a No10 insider has revealed. Joining Mr McSweeney on the US trip was Jonathan Powell, the former chief of staff to Sir Tony Blair, who last month was made Sir Keir's national security adviser. In a readout of Sir Keir …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Darren Lehmann concerned Australia Test selectors are too close to the current players

ABC

Former Australia coach Darren Lehman says he is concerned the current selectors may be too close to the current Test line-up to make the really hard calls. Lehmann, a former coach and selector for the Australian men's team, said he had watched "a lot of players" go too long before retiring or being forced out. "Or selectors aren't strong enough …

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1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test

Firstpost

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Live Score Today: Steve Smith and Travis Head scored centuries as Australia posted 405/7 on Day 2 of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith forged a double century stand for the fourth wicket against India on Day 2 of the third Test on Sunday. IND vs …

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Jasprit Bumrah makes quick work of Khawaja, McSweeney to rattle Australia early on day 2 of Gabba Test | WATCH

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah stamped his authority early on day 2 of the Gabba Test as he dismissed both Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney to put India on top of Australia. Watch Usman Khawaja's dismissal: 13 balls later, Bumrah struck again and this time he preyed upon McSweeney. Watch Nathan McSweeney's dismissal: Notably, Bumrah has dismissed Khawaja thrice in the series already …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Brisbane Test: Persistent rain forces early stumps as India bowl 13.2 overs after winning toss

Firstpost

Rain played spoilsport on the opening day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, allowing just 13.2 overs of play. Image: AP Indian bowlers failed to make early inroads as Day 1 of third India vs Australia Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday was called off early due to rain and only after 13.2 overs. Australia …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain smothers opening day’s play at the Gabba

The Hindu

It was a Saturday of rains here 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 …

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1 week, 2 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 …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Fans bash Rohit Sharma for opting to bowl first in Brisbane

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to massive trolling on social media following his decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 1 Live Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took some time to find the right line and length for the surface while Mohammad Siraj …

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Australia and India's showdown delayed by Gabba deluge, but Rohit Sharma may have dodged a bullet

ABC

For a brief while it was almost impossible to identify a patch of grass on the Gabba outfield. The pitch was by far the most docile we've seen in the first session of a Brisbane Test for some time, and even with the heavy overhead conditions the ball wasn't swinging a whole lot. The only Gabba clip more replayed than …

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No clear favorite in the 3rd Australia-India test despite home side’s past Gabba successes

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Crushing victories by each side in the first two tests and mediocre form by some of the teams’ leading batters means there is no clear favorite in the third match of the five-test Australia-India series beginning Saturday in Brisbane. On paper it is advantage Australia considering the home side’s record at Brisbane’s Gabba ground, which is often …

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1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney

The Hindu

Stepping into David Warner’s shoes can be a daunting task and Nathan McSweeney is dealing with that onerous challenge in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Back in a familiar environment here on Wednesday, the opener respectfully dealt with Warner’s shadow: “David was an unbelievable player with massive shoes to fill when he left. If I can be half the player …

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McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position

After Test snub, McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over to hit a brisk fifty in BBL

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

AUS vs IND: McSweeney vows to ‘work really hard’ after being dropped from Australia squad for final two Tests

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

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

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff 'was sent on a secret mission to the US charm Donald Trump'

Darren Lehmann concerned Australia Test selectors are too close to the current players

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test

Jasprit Bumrah makes quick work of Khawaja, McSweeney to rattle Australia early on day 2 of Gabba Test | WATCH

Brisbane Test: Persistent rain forces early stumps as India bowl 13.2 overs after winning toss

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain smothers opening day’s play at the Gabba

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs

AUS vs IND: Fans bash Rohit Sharma for opting to bowl first in Brisbane

Australia and India's showdown delayed by Gabba deluge, but Rohit Sharma may have dodged a bullet

No clear favorite in the 3rd Australia-India test despite home side’s past Gabba successes

IND vs AUS, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: If I can be half the player Warner was, I am going alright, says McSweeney