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

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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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, 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, 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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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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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Starc far from ‘slow’ as career best gives Australia the edge over India

Al Jazeera

Australia dominate the first day of the second Test against India as Mitchell Starc takes career-best bowling figures. Mitchell Starc was a menace with the pink ball and claimed a career-best six for 48 as Australia bundled out India for 180 inside two sessions of the day-night second test in Adelaide on Friday. Earlier, armed with the brand new pink …

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1 month ago

Why India will miss Jasprit Bumrah the captain when Rohit Sharma is back from 2nd Test onwards

Hindustan Times

“I don't look at it as a post, I love responsibility. A little over ten days back, on his arrival in Perth in preparation for the five-Test series against Australia, Bumrah was informed by head coach Gautam Gambhir that he would lead the team in the first Test, in the absence of Rohit Sharma. It was always on the cards …

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1 month ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja

Hindustan Times

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana are making their debuts for India as they have been named in the playing XI for the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana make their Test debuts ) KL Rahul will be opening the batting in the absence …

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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

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'

Firstpost

Former Australian opener Ed Cowan was among those questioniny the hosts’ decision to pick McSweeney over the likes of Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas, labeling the decision a “guess”. AP Australian chief selector George Bailey has firmly defended the decision to pick Nathan McSweeney as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner for the opening game of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India …

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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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BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge

Hindustan Times

Canberra, : Ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at home, Australia's uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney opened up on his plans against right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian bowlers in the upcoming series. BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge Some impressive recent performances at the domestic level and for Australia A saw …

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1 month, 1 week ago

How Australia's debutant McSweeney is planning for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

India Today

Australia's uncapped opener Nathan McSweeney is already deep into his preparation for the formidable challenge in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: facing India's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. The series opener, set in Perth, marks McSweeney's anticipated debut, and the young right-hander is meticulously planning how to handle the pace attack led by Bumrah, whose unconventional action and pinpoint accuracy have earned …

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"My game is ready...": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney, who has been handed a maiden national team call-up for the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, said that he feels that his game is ready for the Indian challenge. ": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australia included uncapped batter McSweeney as the national side announced a 13-member squad for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney is all set to be veteran Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, solving the World Test Championship title holder's highly-debated opening conundrum. A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australia included uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney as the national side announced …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia announce surprise picks in Perth Test squad

India Today

Cricket Australia have announced a 13-member squad for the 1st Test against India in Perth. McSweeney has secured the opening slot for the Perth Test, edging out competition from seasoned openers Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, as well as promising youngster Sam Konstas. Similarly, Josh has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition and deserves his place in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney prepared to face first ball after winning bat-off for Test opening spot ahead of India series

ABC

Just two innings into his career as a first-class opener, Nathan McSweeney is ready to take the first ball on debut for Australia. Harris, who last played a Test in January 2022, has even missed out on being part of the extended squad after selectors chose Australia's white-ball wicketkeeper Josh Inglis to be the spare batter. Bailey had seen enough …

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

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

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

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

Starc far from ‘slow’ as career best gives Australia the edge over India

Why India will miss Jasprit Bumrah the captain when Rohit Sharma is back from 2nd Test onwards

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

George Bailey responds to criticism over Nathan McSweeney’s selection: 'He's got the game to succeed at Test level'

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

BGT series: Nathan McSweeney on his preparations for Jasprit Bumrah challenge

How Australia's debutant McSweeney is planning for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

"My game is ready...": McSweeney on Australia call-up ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

A look at career, accomplishments of Nathan McSweeney, Australia's next opener in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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

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

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia announce surprise picks in Perth Test squad

Nathan McSweeney prepared to face first ball after winning bat-off for Test opening spot ahead of India series