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6 days, 4 hours ago

With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final

Inside the Sydney Cricket Ground, children ran in that fumbling, happy way. Beau Webster of Australia celebrates hitting the winning runs during day three of the Fifth Men’s Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Besides defeating India 3-1 to pocket the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia also sealed a berth …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral

Hindustan Times

Australia sealed a 3-1 series victory with a dramatic and tense win at the Sydney Cricket Ground to bring an end to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finally earning back the rolling trophy after a decade of India having dominated this rivalry. Australia’s six-wicket victory saw Travis Head and Beau Webster guide the chase home in tricky batting conditions, aided by India …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

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Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

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1 week ago

India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2

Hindustan Times

Sydney, : Indian seamers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj along with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy helped India take the upper hand at the stroke of Tea on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2 At Tea …

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1 week ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

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1 week ago

Beau Webster's tiny hometown of Snug is right behind him as he debuts for Australia's Test cricket XI

ABC

When Tim Scott first met Beau Webster, the now hulking test cricketer was a gangly 14-year-old playing second grade at the Kingborough Cricket Club. Former Test captain Tim Paine, the last Tasmanian before Webster to play a Test match, said Webster's recent form had "almost demanded selection". "So I'm sure there's a lot of cricketers … hoping Beau Webster does …

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1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: With Bumrah around, it’d be challenging for batters tomorrow, says Webster

The Hindu

Beau Webster turned up at the press conference with a swagger belying a debutant’s nerves. He plucked two fine catches, bowled tight spells and saw a probable maiden Test wicket being dropped. Got some catches and that settled the nerves.” Asked about the pitch, the Australian all-rounder quipped, “It seamed around all day and at times it was a bit …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Revealed: The shocking problem with the Australian cricket team that should have fans VERY worried

Daily Mail

Pat Cummins and his side in tense series against India A quick look at the ages of the Australian cricket team for the SCG Test against India reveals there isn't a single player in their 20s - leaving the side facing a savage drop-off as the likes of Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon all approach the twilight of …

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1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch

India Today

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster has acknowledged the significant threat posed by India's stand-in skipper and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Sydney Test. After an action-packed Day 1 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Webster highlighted how the nature of the grassy pitch and Bumrah's fiery opening spell could spell trouble for Australia. A dramatic Day 1 of SCG Test …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh

The Hindu

Leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 2-1 while stepping into the fifth and final Test, Pat Cummins is bent upon seizing another triumph. So, it felt like it was time for a freshen up.” There was a worry about Mitchell Starc’s fitness in the lead-up to the fifth Test, but Cummins offered a positive update: “He went off for a …

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1 week, 2 days ago

BGT: Australia axes Mitch Marsh for Sydney test, Beau Webster to replace him. Who is he?

Live Mint

Australia has dropped all-rounder Mitch Marsh for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney. He would be replaced by Beau Webster, who would be making his debut in Test cricket. Skipper Pat Cummins says, “Mitchy obviously hasn't quite got the runs or wickets he would have liked this series and felt like it was time for a …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut

The Hindu

Out of form Mitchell Marsh will make way for Beau Webster in Australia’s playing XI against India for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney starting Friday. Captain Pat Cummins on Thursday announced that all-rounder Marsh’s lack of runs and wickets led to the inclusion of Webster, who will make his Test debut at the Sydney …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-Australia drop Marsh, hand Webster debut for fifth India test

Hindustan Times

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-Australia drop Marsh, hand Webster debut for fifth India test SYDNEY -All-rounder Beau Webster will make his test debut for Australia in place of the dropped Mitchell Marsh in the fifth test against India on Friday, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday. Marsh, Australia's Twenty20 captain, scored only 73 runs over the first four tests and bowled …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah turns into Mitchell Marsh's nightmare since AUS all-rounder ‘he’s coming’ joke ahead of Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times

Mitchell Marsh once again failed to live up to the expectations of Australian fans and was dismissed cheaply in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test against India. Australia's Mitchell Marsh looks behind after edging a ball from India's Jasprit Bumrah on day four of the fourth cricket Test. Meanwhile, Marsh escaped Jasprit Bumrah's wrath in the first two …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up

The Hindu

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from the Australian squad set to take on India in the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. According to a Cricket Australia press release, McSweeney makes way for Sam Konstas. With the series level at 1-1 and the fourth Test scheduled to commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on December 26, 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 month, 2 weeks ago

Beau Webster, Australia's latest weapon to rattle India in day-night Test has a 132-year record Garry Sobers connection

Hindustan Times

Beau Webster took a giant step towards realising his dream of playing Test cricket for Australia after the uncapped all-rounder was, on Thursday, added to Australia's squad for next week's second Test against India in Adelaide as cover for Mitchell Marsh. Australian bowler Beau Webster sends down a delivery during the Australia A against India A cricket match "Webster will …

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Who is Beau Webster: Uncapped Australian all-rounder added to Adelaide Test squad

India Today

Tasmanian all-rounder Beau Webster has been added to Australia’s squad for the second Test against India, set to begin on December 6 in Adelaide. Webster’s selection comes as cover for Mitchell Marsh, who experienced soreness after Australia’s 295-run loss in the first Test in Perth. In the recent Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales, Webster scored 61 and 49, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Get him in: Ian Healy wants Australia to hand Beau Webster debut in Adelaide

India Today

Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged Australia to hand Beau Webster his debut in the Adelaide Test against India, which begins on December 6. It might be time Healy suggested that Australia can drop Boland out and add Webster to the side. He’s massive, he’s 2m tall and he’s performed at every level – youth cricket, 2nd XI, Australia A …

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2 months ago

Jurel, Krishna's heroics in vain as Australia A defeat India A by 7 wickets, sweep unofficial Test series 2-0

Firstpost

Dhruv Jurel brought up a second consecutive half-century while Prasidh Krishna struck twice in as many balls in the first over of Australia A’s chase of the 168-run target set by India A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Dhruv Jurel struck five fours en route to bringing up his second consecutive half-century in the second unofficial Test between India A …

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2 months, 1 week ago

India A 'Were Up to Something' with Ball Change, Feels Australia A Were Cheating

India Today

Former Australia cricketer Ian Healy believes that India A were involved in some controversial play during Day 4 of the first unofficial Test against Australia A on Sunday, November 3 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. He believes that India A were gearing up for a big reverse swing session in order to get the Australians under pressure. Australia were …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Controversy Rocks India-Australia Test as Umpires Change Ball Ahead of Play

The Hindu

India A is found guilty of ball tampering after a controversial incident during their first unofficial Test match against Australia A in Mackay, Queensland. The match ended in favor of Australia A, with India A being bowled out for 86 runs in 22 overs. The incident sparked controversy, with the Indian players and the umpire disagreeing on whether the ball …

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3 months ago

NSW teenager Sam Konstas shines with back-to-back Sheffield Shield centuries against South Australia

ABC

Sam Konstas has continued to flag his potential as a star of the future, writing his name alongside Ricky Ponting in the history books with another Sheffield Shield century. The teenage opener put NSW in control of its clash with South Australia at Sydney's Cricket Central, bludgeoning 105 from 225 deliveries after making 152 in a breakout first innings. The …

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With win at SCG and Border-Gavaskar Trophy secured, Australia sets course for World Test Championship final

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

Beau Webster's tiny hometown of Snug is right behind him as he debuts for Australia's Test cricket XI

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: With Bumrah around, it’d be challenging for batters tomorrow, says Webster

Revealed: The shocking problem with the Australian cricket team that should have fans VERY worried

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch

AUS vs IND 5th Test: Cummins provides fitness update on Starc; Webster replaces out-of-form Marsh

BGT: Australia axes Mitch Marsh for Sydney test, Beau Webster to replace him. Who is he?

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut

Cricket-Australia drop Marsh, hand Webster debut for fifth India test

Jasprit Bumrah turns into Mitchell Marsh's nightmare since AUS all-rounder ‘he’s coming’ joke ahead of Brisbane Test

Australia squad for final two Tests vs India announced: Abbott replaces injured Hazlewood, Konstas earns maiden call-up

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

Beau Webster, Australia's latest weapon to rattle India in day-night Test has a 132-year record Garry Sobers connection

Who is Beau Webster: Uncapped Australian all-rounder added to Adelaide Test squad

Get him in: Ian Healy wants Australia to hand Beau Webster debut in Adelaide

Jurel, Krishna's heroics in vain as Australia A defeat India A by 7 wickets, sweep unofficial Test series 2-0

India A 'Were Up to Something' with Ball Change, Feels Australia A Were Cheating

Controversy Rocks India-Australia Test as Umpires Change Ball Ahead of Play

NSW teenager Sam Konstas shines with back-to-back Sheffield Shield centuries against South Australia