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Can Sam Konstas deliver where Nathan McSweeney couldn't?

Top-order woes force Aussies to make big changes ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Times of India

'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack.

The Times of India

'They have got this wrong': Michael Clarke blasts selectors over Australia squad for remaining BGT Tests

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has fiercely criticized the national selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney midway through the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, who was handed the opening role earlier in the series, has been replaced by Sam Konstas for the final two Tests.

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Boxing Day Test: Batting order questions for India, Australia

Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India's underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it's their top order that's facing the heat

The Times of India

Amid criticism from Darren Lehmann, Pat Cummins defends George Bailey

NEW DELHI: After being sharply criticized by former Australian coach Darren Lehmann for being too close to the Test team to make the difficult decisions, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has defended chief selector George Bailey.

The Times of India

Australia top-order seriously out of form: Ian Healy

NEW DELHI: Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has called attention to the top three Australian batsmen's severe lack of form ahead of the pivotal Boxing Day Test match against India on December 26 and advised them to produce if they wish to be in the team.

The Times of India

89/7, no problem! Pat Cummins overlooks India's parting shot in drawn Gabba Test

Indian bowlers put a mini scare in the Aussie camp at rainy Gabba on day five when they sent half of the Australian batting unit back for the score of 33 before weather gods had the last laugh, ending the third Test in a draw. But captain Pat Cummins said…

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Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures

Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth.

AAP

Australia denied in third Test draw after India bowlers expose familiar frailties

Australia set India a 275-run target amid a top-order collapse before bad light and rain ended play early on day five at the Gabba

The Guardian - AU

'Bumrah is science...': Harbhajan Singh's cheeky dig at Saeed Ajmal

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan cricketers never fall short of taking digs at each other. And the feisty character that Harbhajan Singh is, the former off-spinner is always up for a contest.

The Times of India

Bumrah magic! From 'nahi ho rha' to getting rid of Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney early

NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's frustration was evident as he took the new ball on a rain-hit opening day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The overcast conditions seemed ideal for swing bowling, but the lack of movement left Bumrah visibly disappointed. His dissatisfaction was…

The Times of India

McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.

AAP

Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba

Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.

AAP

Australia v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Travis Head and Steve Smith batted Australia into a strong position on day two of the third Test in Brisbane

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Nathan Lyon, the batter, caused a floodlight fiasco in Adelaide. Watch

NEW DELHI: On the first day of the second day-night Test in Adelaide, the floodlights surprisingly went off twice, bringing the India vs Australia game to a halt for around 15 minutes.

The Times of India

India vs Australia Highlights: Rain disrupts opening day of the third Test at Gabba

NEW DELHI: Persistent rain made a big impact on the opening day of the third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs were possible on Saturday.

The Times of India

Has Brisbane weather misled Rohit Sharma into bowling first in Gabba Test

The overcast and rainy conditions in Brisbane might have made the decision to bowl first an obvious one, which is what India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia, but the first few overs had a story to tell.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS 3rd Test predicted playing XI: Key players to watch at Gabba

NEW DELHI: There is no obvious favorite in the third game of the five-Test Australia-India series, which starts on Saturday in Brisbane, due to the teams' crushing victories in the first two Tests and the weak performance of some of their top batters.

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Eyes on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India gear up for make-or-break Gabba Test

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's grace and Virat Kohli's class will confront the ultimate 'Test' on a fiery Gabba field, when India will play the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series on Saturday against an Australian squad keen to correct the record.

The Independent UK

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

With Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in their Test twilight, Brook leads a new group of princely batting talents beginning to emerge

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: All you need to know about the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, Brisbane

Both India and Australia have made no changes to their squads for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both teams have had ample rest due to the early finish of the Adelaide Test, which brought the series level at 1-1 after Australia thumped India by 10-wickets. Similarly, India had…

AAP

Bumrah bowls as skipper Rohit offers hint of opening

India's strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah got through 30 minutes of bowling unscathed in Brisbane, while Rohit Sharma showed signs he could open the batting.

The Times of India

'Pressure is on all of top order ...': David Warner wants Australia to fire in third Test

MELBOURNE: As Australia prepare for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, David Warner has emphasised the crucial need for substantial runs from the top order, considering the persistent Indian bowling attack's effectiveness when working in tandem.

AAP

Stats show top order crucial for third Test in Brisbane

Data shows surviving the new ball is crucial in determining the eventual winner in Tests at the Gabba, putting the onus on Australia's top order in Brisbane.

The Times of India

'It is not going to get much tougher than that': Nathan McSweeney on facing Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney, the promising Australian opener, reflected on the formidable challenge of facing India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, early in his career.

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