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

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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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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4 days, 2 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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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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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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1 week, 2 days ago

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

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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

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, 3 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, 3 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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1 week, 5 days ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

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1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”

The Hindu

Former Australian opener David Warner believes that it is not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top order that is feeling the “pressure” despite the Border Gavaskar series-levelling win in Adelaide. “I think the pressure is on all the top order, not just ‘Uzzie’,” Warner was quoted saying by Fox Cricket. “He’s had four of probably the five hardest …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia completes comprehensive pink-ball victory over India in second Test on day three at Adelaide Oval

ABC

Australia has levelled the Test series against India with a resounding 10-wicket win over the tourists in Adelaide in what was a comprehensive performance. Live: Australia on top as mammoth run chase gets harder for India A quirk of scoring S By Simon Smale The last ball went for four but has only been marked as 1 run. "Last week …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 1 highlights: Bumrah strikes early as Khawaja departs, Labuschagne joins McSweeney

The Hindu

Record attendance witnessed a very intriguing contest at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Officially it was stated that about 50,186 spectators were in attendance as Australia dominated the first day. Starc dismissed in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with the first delivery of the pink-ball Test, and then returned to send back KL Rahul and Virat Kohli in the second hour of play …

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McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver

New Indian Express

MELBOURNE: Nathan McSweeney may have struggled on his Test debut, but former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed the young opener to deliver in the second game against India, calling him "well-equipped" for the role. "For now, I think he's the best person for it but like everyone, he needs to score runs," Harris, who coaches McSweeney in the …

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1 month ago

Virat Kohli breaks Test century drought, Australia's top order skittled late as India moves towards victory on day three in Perth

ABC

Australia has all but lost the first Test against India after slumping to 3-12 inside five overs before stumps on day three, after centuries to Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal led India to set the hosts a formidable target of 534 to win. 11 hours ago Show all key events First Test live: Australia vs India at Perth Stadium J …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

Starc, Hazlewood set to become Australian new-ball bowling benchmarks in 1st test against India

Associated Press

PERTH, Australia — Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are set to become Australia’s finest new-ball partnership when the hosts start play in the first Border-Gavaskar test as favorites against India on Friday. With the pitch expected to stay fresh, Australia will opt for a three-pronged pace attack with skipper Pat Cummins joining his fellow fast bowlers Starc and …

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1 month ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Khawaja says opening partner McSweeney does not need to imitate Warner’s fast-scoring approach

The Hindu

Australia’s Usman Khawaja said his new opening partner, Nathan McSweeney, should not feel the need to imitate David Warner’s quick-scoring approach in the test series against India. Warner’s 70-plus strike rate in first-class cricket is significantly higher than McSweeney’s 41.92, but Khawaja said there were other ways a test opener can build an innings. “I don’t know where this myth …

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1 month, 1 week ago

No need to imitate Warner's rapid-scoring approach, Khawaja tells McSweeney

Hindustan Times

MELBOURNE, - Australia's Usman Khawaja said his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney should not feel the need to imitate the quick-scoring approach of David Warner in the test series against India. No need to imitate Warner's rapid-scoring approach, Khawaja tells McSweeney McSweeney will make his test debut in the series opener in Perth next week, the 25-year-old given the chance …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Usman Khawaja defends partner to be Nathan McSweeney over strike rate debate ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News

Usman Khawaja has come out in defence of his opening partner-to-be, Nathan McSweeney, over the ongoing strike rate debate. "I don't know where this myth started that you need someone to score really fast to do well," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, : Xavier Bartlett is stoked about seeing his teammate Nathan McSweeney make his debut for Australia in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series Australia figured out its opening conundrum, at least for the series opener in Perth by naming McSweeney in the 13-player squad. With McSweeney all …

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

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

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

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

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

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

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”

Australia completes comprehensive pink-ball victory over India in second Test on day three at Adelaide Oval

IND vs AUS LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 1 highlights: Bumrah strikes early as Khawaja departs, Labuschagne joins McSweeney

McSweeney is well equipped: Ryan Harris backs him to deliver

Virat Kohli breaks Test century drought, Australia's top order skittled late as India moves towards victory on day three in Perth

Nathan McSweeney handed debut cap by Darren Lehmann as Australia name playing XI for Perth Test

Cummins tells McSweeney not to emulate Warner against India

Starc, Hazlewood set to become Australian new-ball bowling benchmarks in 1st test against India

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

IND vs AUS: Khawaja says opening partner McSweeney does not need to imitate Warner’s fast-scoring approach

No need to imitate Warner's rapid-scoring approach, Khawaja tells McSweeney

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

Usman Khawaja defends partner to be Nathan McSweeney over strike rate debate ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Bartlett "stoked" about McSweeney's inclusion in Australia's squad for BGT series