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'Hopefully, one day I can face Jasprit Bumrah': Sam Konstas after scoring century against India in pink-ball warm-up match

NEW DELHI: Nineteen-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas impressed with a century during a pink-ball warm-up match. Playing for the Prime Minister's XI against India, he showcased his potential against a strong bowling attack.

The Times of India

Pink-Ball Warm-up: Fit-again Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana shine; Rohit Sharma disappoints

NEW DELHI: A fit-again Shubman Gill struck a stylish half-century easing concerns over his thumb injury while skipper Rohit Sharma batted at No.4 and fell cheaply, leaving questions over his position and form for the second Test as India eased past Australia Prime Minister's XI in the pink-ball warm-up in…

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma tests new wicketkeeper in warm-up against Australia Prime Minister's XI

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma experimented with a new wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz Khan, in place of the regular wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant during their warm-up match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Heavy rain forecast for Canberra could wash out at least half of India's pink-ball warm-up match ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Renshaw recalled for pink-ball tour game against India

Scott Boland, Matthew Renshaw and Sam Konstas are among the notable players who will take on India in a pink-ball tour game at Manuka Oval.

AAP

From uncertainty to opportunity: Nathan McSweeney, KL Rahul set for BGT battle

Australia and India both had one box ticked for the opening spot ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal fit the bill for India and Usman Khawaja for hosts Australia. Who will occupy the other end remained a mystery.

The Times of India

Bird the word as former Test quick takes seven wickets

Jackson Bird has helped NSW take a 30-run first-innings lead with eight wickets in hand after one day of their Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia.

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Fiery Prasidh Krishna grabs two-in-two in first over, dents Australia A's chase early. Watch

NEW DELHI: In a rare occurrence, India speedster Prasidh Krishna grabbed two wickets in consecutive balls in the very first over of the innings during the India A vs Australia A game in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Times of India

Aussies win, but Test hopes fail to bring their A game

Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.

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Tim Paine confident Usman Khawaja will continue in international cricket, identifies successor

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine believes Usman Khawaja will play international cricket for several more years. Paine dismissed retirement talks surrounding the Australian opener.

The Times of India

Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win

Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.

AAP

Time is now for Marcus Harris as door opens in great Australia ‘bat off’

Nathan McSweeney fell cheaply in his first innings at the top of the order to hand veteran opener an opportunity to claim a spot in Test XI to face India

The Guardian - AU

McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut

In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.

AAP

McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests

Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.

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Who is Nathan McSweeney - backed by Ponting, Healy to open for Australia vs India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy spoke about the one slot that remains a big debate for them ahead of the India Test series. Ever since David Warner's retirement and failed experiment in moving Steve Smith up the order, Australia have struggled to find an ideal replacement. Cameron…

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McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.

AAP

Nathan McSweeney the latest Test candidate to falter

Nathan McSweeney has joined Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft in being dismissed cheaply during Australia A's match with India A.

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Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail in Australia A bat-off

The Australia A bat-off has yielded three failures after Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft were out for ducks, and Marcus Harris also falling cheaply.

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McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.

The Guardian - AU

Will Pucovski is the opener Australia need and a reminder that nothing is guaranteed

The talented batter once seemed a sure thing but after one Test and a series of concussions, cricket fans look set to be left wanting so much more

The Times of India

Border Gavaskar Trophy: George Bailey rules out playing Josh Inglis as an opener

NEW DELHI: As the discussions and hunt for the top batting spot continue ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India beginning on November 22, Australian team selection committee chairperson George Bailey stated that wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis would not be considered as an option to open the innings.

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Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.

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Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener

Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.

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Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made 'noise'

Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.

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'Perfect storm' for Konstas to make Test debut: Watson

Australian cricketer Shane Watson believes the time is right for his 19-year-old protege Sam Konstas to make his Test debut.

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