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Quiet debut won't determine Connolly's Test future

Cooper Connolly was only a bit-player on Test debut against Sri Lanka but that hasn't discouraged Australia from considering him a top long-term prospect.

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Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call

Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming.

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Cummins' injury could keep Smith captaining Australia

Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions Trophy.

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McDonald feared for Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour

Australia were worried for Matt Kuhnemann's tour and unsure about their replacement options before the off-spinner starred in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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There's 'plenty of cricket' left in Ashes-bound Khawaja

Usman Khawaja looks guaranteed to open the batting in this summer's home Ashes after shaking off a tough period to star in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

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Bowler-friendly SCG wicket spices up series finale

The SCG was once the world's hardest ground on which to take a wicket, but a livelier strip offered India a chance of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Coach accuses India of 'intimidation' towards Konstas

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he checked on teenager Sam Konstas' welfare, claiming India tried to intimidate him with their day-one celebration.

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Test retirement date on hold for opener Khawaja

Australia opener Usman Khawaja knows the end of his Test career is coming soon, but adds he does not know when it might happen.

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Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test

Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.

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Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India

Kostas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years with ‘The Baggy Greens' set to roll the dice on a problem position a year out from the Ashes

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Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.

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Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.

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Keep calm and carry on? It may be time for Australia to shift from default setting after thumping by India

The current set-up lean towards playing it safe on team selection but after a first Test humiliation efforts to project calm can be dissembling

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Aussies stick with same squad after Perth Test smashing

Australia are standing firm in the wake of a series-opening smashing by India in Perth, sticking with the same squad for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

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Australia's body language unacceptable: Blewett

India are 0-172 in their second innings and in complete control of the Border-Gavaskar series opener in Perth, but Australia aren't giving up hope of winning.

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Aussies vow to maintain the rage despite rare ODI flop

Australia will be missing a host of their Test stars for Sunday's ODI series decider against Pakistan in Perth.

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Australia to face another trial by spin in Galle

Three years after being spun out at the picturesque Galle Stadium by Sri Lanka, Australia will again be asked to play two Tests there on the impending tour.

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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.

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McDonald declares Maxwell in frame for Sri Lanka Tests

Veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell's hopes of a Test recall after seven years in the wilderness have been given a major boost by Australia coach Andrew McDonald.

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McDonald to coach Australia into busy 2027

Australia cricket coach Andrew McDonald has extended his contract by a further two years, taking him through until the end of 2027.

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Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement

Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.

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Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made 'noise'

Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.

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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.

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