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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 · Oct 21, 2024

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 · Oct 21, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 20, 2024

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 · Oct 14, 2024

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 · Oct 14, 2024

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 · Oct 14, 2024

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 · Oct 14, 2024

'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 · Oct 12, 2024

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 · Oct 10, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024