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'I’m happy to bat wherever, but...': Steve Smith clears air ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Prolific Australian batter Steve Smith has addressed his decision not to open in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, clarifying that while he's happy to bat anywhere for the team, he feels most comfortable in the middle order.

The Times of India

Smith says he didn't ask for return to Test No.4 spot

Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.

AAP

Abbott shines for NSW in Shield clash with Victoria

Sean Abbott took four wickets for NSW as Victoria's Peter Handscomb and Campbell Kellaway scored half-centuries in the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.

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McDonald says he and Cummins made Smith No.4 call

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has insisted the call to move Steve Smith back to No.4 was ultimately one made by he and Test captain Pat Cummins.

AAP

Starc already won over by Blues young gun Konstas

Mitchell Starc says there is no reason why Sam Konstas can't handle Test cricket, having been won over by the 19-year-old's batting in training this summer.

AAP

Harris, Konstas to face Test grilling in Shield clash

NSW and Victoria are set to field five Test bowlers between them in their Shield clash, providing the perfect showdown for Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas.

AAP

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Australia abandon Steve Smith experiment ahead of marquee India series

Smith was pushed up to open after the retirement of David Warner but will now return to the middle order

The Independent UK

Who is Sam Konstas, 19-year-old named in Australia A squad to face India A

Teenager Sam Konstas was named in Australia A squad to face India A later this month (October 31 - November 4 and November 7-10), propelling him to Test contention with the senior sides slated to meet in a five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November.

The Times of India

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith won't open against India, says Australia selector George Bailey

NEW DELHI: After a brief tenure as Australia's opening batsman in Test cricket, Steven Smith will return to his position in the middle order for the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India, according to confirmation from National Selector George Bailey.

The Times of India

Matt Renshaw's hopes of Test recall take a hit

Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft have all beaten Matt Renshaw for selection in the Australia A squad to face India A this summer.

AAP

'Still a bit of water to go under the bridge...': Pat Cummins on Australia's batting order against India

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald have yet to make a final decision on the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home.

The Times of India

India vs Australia: Ian Healy has unorthodox solution to hosts' opening slot problem

Who will partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gets underway in Perth on 22 November is one of the most important calls the Australian selectors have to make.

The Times of India

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith should open the innings against India, says Shane Watson

NEW DELHI: Despite his dismal run at the top, former opener Shane Watson supported right-hand batsman Steve Smith to open the innings in the next series ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

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Why Marsh's bowling complicates Test selection dilemma

Selectors could be forced to choose between an extra bowling option or specialist opener if Cameron Green's back injury forces him out of the Australian summer.

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Harris makes statement with century to open Shield

Former Test opener Marcus Harris has started his Sheffield Shield summer with a century against Tasmania, pushing his case for a recall to the national side.

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Teen prodigy Konstas hits maiden Shield century for NSW

One of Australia's best young cricketers, Sam Konstas, has announced himself on the domestic stage, hitting his maiden Sheffield Shield century for NSW.

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'I'm the guy': Shield openers queue for Test chance

Who opens the batting for Australia in the first Test alongside Usman Khawaja is the burning question ahead of the Sheffield Shield's opening round.

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We know India are very difficult to beat, says star Australian cricketer ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has expressed respect for India's dominance ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, acknowledging the challenge his team faces.

The Guardian - AU

Australia learned lessons on white-ball tour of England – for good and ill

The touring side acquired useful knowledge over the course of the T20 and ODI series but failed to find out more about some newer players

Evening Standard

England collapse to Australia ODI series loss despite Ben Duckett century

Hosts capitulate to spin in Bristol decider before rivals beat the rain to win on DLS

The Guardian - UK

Australia beat misfiring England and the rain to seal ODI series victory in Bristol

Australia clinch a 49-run DLS victory at Bristol after England collapsed from 202-2 to 309 all out to triumph 3-2 in the series

The Independent UK

England collapse to series defeat against Australia in rain-affected decider

England were 202 for two before being bowled out for 309 despite apparent stalling tactics from the hosts in Bristol

The Times of India

Respect beyond Rivalry: When Virat Kohli defended Steve Smith from jeering fans

NEW DELHI: In one of the most memorable moments of sportsmanship in recent cricket history, former India captain Virat Kohli earned widespread respect during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for his gesture towards Australian batsman Steve Smith.

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Australia beat England - and rain - to win ODI series

Australia's cricket men, inspired by Travis Head, have won their rain-hit, one-day international decider to clinch the series 3-2 against England at Bristol.

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