Konstas helps Blues survive after wet day at SCG Teen prodigy Sam Konstas has a chance to score his third Sheffield Shield century of the summer, after helping NSW navigate a wet day at the SCG. AAP · Dec 7, 2024
Konstas says he's ready to play Tests for Australia Rising star Sam Konstas says wants the challenge of playing Test cricket for Australia as soon as possible, believing he is ready to debut at age 19. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
'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 · Dec 2, 2024
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 · Dec 1, 2024
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. The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024
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. AAP · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 22, 2024
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 · Nov 21, 2024
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. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
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 · Nov 9, 2024
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. AAP · Nov 9, 2024
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 · Nov 8, 2024
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 · Nov 8, 2024
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 · Nov 7, 2024
AAP · Nov 5, 2024 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 · Nov 5, 2024 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.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024 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…
AAP · Nov 2, 2024 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 · Nov 1, 2024 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.
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 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.
AAP · Oct 30, 2024 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 · Oct 30, 2024 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 · Oct 28, 2024 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.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 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.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 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.