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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

'I wanted to be as white as possible': Usman Khawaja on inclusivity in Australian cricket

Usman Khawaja shared his upbringing in Australia and the challenges of coming through Australian cricket which used to be a predominantly “white” culture.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 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 2, 2024

'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.

AAP · Oct 25, 2024

Queensland blitz South Australia in one-day carnage

Queensland thrashed South Australia by nine wickets on the back of Liam Guthrie and Jimmy Peirson class despite a century by visiting skipper Nathan McSweeney.

AAP · Oct 25, 2024

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Brett Lee identifies 'an absolute weapon' to open against India

One of the pieces that are yet to be filled for hosts Australia ahead of the five-match Test series against India, which starts on November 22, is the opening slot. Since David Warner's retirement, Steve Smith has opened alongside Usman Khawaja but with paltry returns.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

Watch: Steve Smith suffers four-ball duck in Sheffield Shield

Steve Smith endured a terrible outing at the top of the order for New South Wales against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After contributing just three runs in the first innings, Smith was dismissed for a duck in the second essay.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

Five-wicket haul as young quick shines in Shield debut

Queenslander Tom Whitney has become the first Bull in 38 years to claim a five-wicket haul on debut, before impressing with the bat against South Australia.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

Vote Your Fave Aussie Into The National Portrait Gallery & You Could Win A $1,000 Qantas Voucher

You could win a $1,000 Qantas voucher by voting which Aussie deserves to be the subject of the yearly National Portrait Gallery commission.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024