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Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy

The decision to drop Todd Murphy was about Cooper Connolly's batting more than anything else, says Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori.

AAP

Starc, Lyon important on 'tight' first day in Galle

Australia walked all over Sri Lanka in the Test series opener but things didn't come as easily on day one of the second Test in Galle.

AAP

Smith flags 'last-minute' call on Cooper Connolly debut

Australia's top six is set to remain the same for the second Sri Lanka Test, but a "last minute" decision will be taken to determine the bowling attack.

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Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka

The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners

The Guardian - AU

Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury

Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.

AAP

Warner named captain in BBL team of the tournament

With his Sydney Thunder still in the running for the BBL crown, David Warner has been named captain of the team of the tournament.

AAP

Selectors haven't raised Test debut with Connolly

Test bolter Cooper Connolly is yet to hear from selectors about the possibility of earning a maiden baggy green in Sri Lanka.

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Scorchers lock in Agar but Gades eye off Behrendorff

The Melbourne Renegades missed out on landing veteran spinner Ashton Agar, but they are looming as a good chance to snare star paceman Jason Behrendorff.

AAP

Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart

Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.

AAP

Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka

Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.

AAP

Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace

Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.

AAP

Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century

Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

AAP

Glenn Maxwell opens up on Australia Test snub

NEW DELHI: After being left out of the squad for the forthcoming two-match Test tour to Sri Lanka, big-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stated he would have made the same decision as the Australian selectors.

The Times of India

Maxwell concedes Test selectors made right call

Veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell holds no grudges over the Australian selectors' decision to leave him out of the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

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Steve Smith ready to mentor young guns on Sri Lanka tour

NEW DELHI: Steven Smith's return to captaincy for Australia's Sri Lanka tour presents an opportunity for him to share his sub-continental expertise with the team's emerging players.

AAP

Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Stand-in Australian Test skipper Steve Smith has revealed he pushed selectors to include bolter Cooper Connolly on their tour of Sri Lanka.

AAP

Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.

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Spin the way to win in Sri Lanka for Australia

Australia's brilliant pace attack spearheaded them to regaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy against India, but spin will almost certainly take over in Sri Lanka.

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O'Keefe backs Connolly as bolter for Sri Lanka call-up

If retired Test spinner Steve O'Keefe has his wish, young gun Cooper Connolly will be on the plane to Sri Lanka less than a year after his first-class debut.

The Independent UK

Daniel Sams stretchered off after horrific collision with Cameron Bancroft in Big Bash League

A bloodied Bancroft was able to walk off the pitch, while Sams required more assistance

AAP

Scorchers steamroll Adelaide Strikers on New Year's Eve

A record ninth-wicket partnership with the bat wasn't enough for the Adelaide Strikers to stop the Perth Scorchers, who cruised home with 33 balls to spare.

AAP

Renegades defend Marvel pitch after taming Scorchers

Melbourne Renegades have overcome a middle order collapse to eke out a two-wicket win over Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium.

AAP

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.

The Times of India

Nasty blow from Pakistan pacer rules Australia batsman out of entire series

NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly will miss the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan due to a fractured left hand sustained when Mohammad Hasnain struck him during the final ODI in Perth on Sunday.

AAP

Connolly fractures hand as Pakistan claim ODI series

Australia have lost their ODI series to Pakistan 2-1 following yet another horror display with the bat and an injury to Cooper Connolly.

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