Coach McDonald Defends Dropping Nathan McSweeney For Sam Konstas, Says Teenager Will Throw New Challenge To India

Andrew McDonald | Image: cricket australia Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday defended the selection committee’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney in middle of the series for Sam Konstas, saying the talented teenager will post a “new challenge” for India. McSweeney, a makeshift opener, was dropped because of a string of low scores in … Read more

Letter by Don Bradman unveils his vision of Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, and Steve Waugh’s legendary careers | Cricket News

Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting (X Photo) Newly discovered letters written by Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman offer a glimpse into his cricketing insights and admiration for fellow players. These letters, written between the 1980s and 1990s, were addressed to his close friend, British entertainer Peter Brough.Bradman and Brough’s friendship spanned decades, originating from … Read more

India Vs Australia, 4th Test: Sam Konstas Set For Test Debut At MCG, Travis Head Under Injury Cloud

Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 11:20 IST Sam Konstas will become the youngest Test debutant for Australia since 18-year-old Pat Cummins broke into the squad in 2011. Sam Konstas (left) and Travis Head (AP Photo) Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India … Read more

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia: For a change, Test cricket gets some real love | Cricket News

FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is … Read more

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Everything you should know | Cricket News

India vs Australia (AP Photo) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. The third Test, a highly anticipated Boxing Day match, begins on December 26th. Both India and Australia are looking to gain an advantage before the final Test in Sydney.The Boxing Day Test is a pivotal match in the series. A win here … Read more

Jhye Richardson Is ‘Really Excited’ For Australia Test Return For Last Two BGT Tests Against India

Last Updated:December 22, 2024, 18:47 IST Jhye Richardson is coming off a long injury lay-off. He Australia call-up a ‘really exciting’ surprise. Jhye Richardson. (AFP Photo) Australia pacer Jhye Richardson is excited over his return to the Test side for the final two games against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Australia have added … Read more

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja’s life without Ravichandran Ashwin starts here | Cricket News

R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) Off-spinner’s retirement marks end of famed ‘spin twins’ but allrounder says no one is irreplaceableMELBOURNE: In one sudden move, a citadel lies in ruins. The Ravindra Jadeja-Ravichandran Ashwin combine, one of the game’s greatest ever spin-bowling pairs, has met an untidy end with Ashwin’s abrupt retirement.If the end … Read more

‘Top Order Doesn’t Score Runs…’: Ravindra Jadeja Urges Massive Change Ahead of Boxing Day Test

The fourth Test of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins at the MCG on December 26-30, with the series tied at 1-1. Australia, with a strong lineup led by Pat Cummins and containing elite batsmen like as Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, hopes to gain an advantage. Meanwhile, India, led by Rohit Sharma and bolstered by … Read more

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Exclusive: Any transition has to be gradual, not in one fell swoop, says Allan Border | Cricket News

Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2024. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Allan Border, arguably Australia‘s greatest captain, talks to TOI about the perils of rapid chopping & changing, how aggressive batting has ruled in this series & the rare art of Jasprit Bumrah…MELBOURNE: We are … Read more

BGT: Teenage Sensation Sam Konstas Called Up For Last 2 Tests, Opener Nathan McSweeney Dropped

Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Ravichandran Ashwin during the day three of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval | Image: AP Photo Teenage sensation Sam Konstas was handed a maiden call up as Australia on Friday dropped rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final … Read more