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Australia announce Steve Smith-led Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka

Steve Smith will lead Australia in the two-Test series on the tour of Sri Lanka, with Pat Cummins on paternity leave and also recovering from an ankle injury.

The Times of India

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.

AAP

'I don't think I was in it at all': Matt Renshaw reflects on his chances to replace David Warner in Australian Test squad

Australian Test cricketer Matt Renshaw recently discussed his prospects of replacing retired opener David Warner. Renshaw's comments came after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar series against India, which Australia lost 3-1.

The Times of India

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From axings to the elite: Australia's player rankings

A look at how Australia's players fared in their 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over India.

AAP

Animosity between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli? Australia wicket-keeper answers

NEW DELHI: Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey denied rumors of any animosity between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli following their brief physical incident on the first day of the Boxing Day Test, which resulted in the Indian legend being fined 20% of his match fees.

The Times of India

Nathan McSweeney aims for Test return after disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricketer Nathan McSweeney wants to play Test cricket again after being dropped from the team. He lost his opener spot after poor performances in the first three Tests against India. Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas replaced him and scored a fifty in his first match.

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'I'd love to, there's no doubt about that': Australia batter Nathan McSweeney on Usman Khawaja's replacement

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney remains optimistic about potentially succeeding Usman Khawaja in Australia's Test team, despite being dropped from the squad.

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Test retirement date on hold for opener Khawaja

Australia opener Usman Khawaja knows the end of his Test career is coming soon, but adds he does not know when it might happen.

AAP

Johnson's 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers

Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.

AAP

Sam Konstas makes debut to remember as Australia edge India on day one

Australia reached 311 for six at the close of the first day at the MCG after a remarkable debut knock from Sam Konstas

The Guardian - UK

India must continue to exploit 'brittle' Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri

NEW DELHI: India have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia's "brittle" top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win the Boxing Day Test.

The Times of India

'Talent and a bit of an attitude': Ricky Ponting on Sam Konstas

The 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas is poised to make his first appearance for Australia in the Boxing Day Test match against India, replacing Nathan McSweeney who played the first three Tests of the series. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that Konstas is in for a stiff challenge…

The Times of India

Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India

Kostas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years with ‘The Baggy Greens' set to roll the dice on a problem position a year out from the Ashes

The Independent UK

Heat dials up with Sam Konstas to be thrown into MCG cauldron at Boxing Day Test

The 19-year-old opener has been locked in to face India but will have the most fearsome introduction with Jasprit Bumrah firing on all cylinders

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'They're not worrying about the future': Mark Waugh on Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney in Australia squad

Australia's decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with Sam Konstas for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has drawn criticism for its apparent focus on short-term gains. The move comes after McSweeney, who was recently paired with Usman Khawaja as an opener, was axed following just three matches in the ongoing…

AAP

'See ball, hit ball' Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.

The Times of India

Dropped from Australia's Test squad, Nathan McSweeney lights up BBL with fiery 78. Watch

NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia's Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat's thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.

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McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers

Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.

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'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

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Konstas won't overthink Bumrah showdown on debut

Sam Konstas says he won't be poring over vision of Jasprit Bumrah, confident he's seen enough of India's maestro before a possible debut in the Boxing Day Test.

The Times of India

'Quite exciting': Jason Gillespie on Sam Konstas' call-up

NEW DELHI: Jason Gillespie, a former fast bowler for Australia, said it's thrilling to call up teenage opener Sam Konstas to the Test team for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India. He encourages the hosts to include the young player in the starting lineup.

The Times of India

Nathan McSweeney's omission divides opinions among Australian cricket legends

NEW DELHI: Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old opener from Australia, prepares for a possible Test debut against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day.

AAP

McSweeney describes devastation of Test axing

Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney says he's "devastated" after being dropped for Boxing Day after just three matches but he's back in action for Brisbane Heat.

The Times of India

'Devastated': Nathan McSweeney on being dropped from the Australian Test squad

NEW DELHI: Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up.

The Times of India

Can Sam Konstas deliver where Nathan McSweeney couldn't?

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

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