Can Sam Konstas deliver where Nathan McSweeney couldn't? Top-order woes force Aussies to make big changes ahead of Boxing Day Test The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024
'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack. The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
'They have got this wrong': Michael Clarke blasts selectors over Australia squad for remaining BGT Tests Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has fiercely criticized the national selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney midway through the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, who was handed the opening role earlier in the series, has been replaced by Sam Konstas for the final two Tests. The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
Boxing Day Test: Batting order questions for India, Australia Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India's underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it's their top order that's facing the heat The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
Australia top-order seriously out of form: Ian Healy NEW DELHI: Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has called attention to the top three Australian batsmen's severe lack of form ahead of the pivotal Boxing Day Test match against India on December 26 and advised them to produce if they wish to be in the team. The Times of India · Dec 19, 2024
Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Australia denied in third Test draw after India bowlers expose familiar frailties Australia set India a 275-run target amid a top-order collapse before bad light and rain ended play early on day five at the Gabba The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024
'Bumrah is science...': Harbhajan Singh's cheeky dig at Saeed Ajmal NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan cricketers never fall short of taking digs at each other. And the feisty character that Harbhajan Singh is, the former off-spinner is always up for a contest. The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024
Bumrah magic! From 'nahi ho rha' to getting rid of Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney early NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's frustration was evident as he took the new ball on a rain-hit opening day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The overcast conditions seemed ideal for swing bowling, but the lack of movement left Bumrah visibly disappointed. His dissatisfaction was… The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024
Rishabh Pant marks Gabba return with a wicketkeeping milestone - Watch Rishabh Pant's return to the Gabba after his 2021 heroics brought him a wicketkeeping milestone after he caught Usman Khawaja on the second morning of India's third Test against Australia in Brisbane. The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024
Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba. AAP · Dec 15, 2024
Australia v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Over-by-over report: Travis Head and Steve Smith batted Australia into a strong position on day two of the third Test in Brisbane The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024
India vs Australia: Border-Gavaskar third Test opens with a near washout The first day of the third Test is a near washout as Australia and India are left frustrated by rain in Brisbane. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024
The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024 Ashwin or Jadeja? Australian cricketers settle the debate with a clear answer NEW DELHI: When asked to choose between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Australian batters have delivered a unanimous verdict on who is tougher to face.
The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024 IND vs AUS 3rd Test predicted playing XI: Key players to watch at Gabba NEW DELHI: There is no obvious favorite in the third game of the five-Test Australia-India series, which starts on Saturday in Brisbane, due to the teams' crushing victories in the first two Tests and the weak performance of some of their top batters.
AAP · Dec 13, 2024 Khawaja, Smith in form slump, but Cummins tips revival Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja have had poor calendar years for Australia in 2024, but their skipper is not concerned ahead of the third Test against India.
AAP · Dec 12, 2024 'I had a mare': Marsh opens up on Adelaide clanger Mitch Marsh was honest when he spoke about a non-review in Adelaide that cost him his wicket against India, and has backed Steve Smith to find form in Brisbane.
The Times of India · Dec 12, 2024 IND vs AUS: All you need to know about the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, Brisbane Both India and Australia have made no changes to their squads for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both teams have had ample rest due to the early finish of the Adelaide Test, which brought the series level at 1-1 after Australia thumped India by 10-wickets. Similarly, India had…
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 Stats show top order crucial for third Test in Brisbane Data shows surviving the new ball is crucial in determining the eventual winner in Tests at the Gabba, putting the onus on Australia's top order in Brisbane.
Dynamite News · Dec 7, 2024 BGT 2024-25: Head continues golden run against India with century Travis Head came in clutch, continuing his golden run against India with an incredible century. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024 India vs Australia: Australia in command after Mitchell Starc's fiery spell in Day-Night Test ADELAIDE: Fear of the twilight hour is real in day-night Tests. As the shadows lengthened across the Adelaide Oval and the giant light-emitting diodes woke up from their slumber, Australia’s top order — caught in the middle at the wrong time — would have known it was time for the…
AAP · Dec 6, 2024 Hughes was on path to greatness despite selection woes Usman Khawaja, Matt Wade and Ed Cowan have been among those to question the selectors' axings of Phillip Hughes in a new Cricket Australia documentary.
Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024 Starc far from ‘slow’ as career best gives Australia the edge over India Australia dominate the first day of the second Test against India as Mitchell Starc takes career-best bowling figures.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024 Australia’s mission improbable: crack Jasprit Bumrah’s genius in 10 days India’s supreme fast bowler destroyed the top order in Perth and the hosts have little time to avoid a second Test repeat