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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.

AAP

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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'Taking it a little bit too far': Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India's 'intimidation' of Sam Konstas

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald's comments on Team India's alleged "intimidating" behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India

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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'We were a little bit surprised in the first innings': Andrew McDonald praises Rishabh Pant's adaptability

NEW DELHI: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday applauded Rishabh Pant's adaptability with the bat in the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pant's contrasting approaches in the two innings left an impression, with McDonald acknowledging the Indian wicketkeeper-batter's ability to tailor his game to the…

The Times of India

Did India's 'intimidating' celebrations around Sam Konstas cross the line? Australian coach weighs in

NEW DELHI: Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has voiced concerns over what he described as "intimidating" celebrations by the Indian team during the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the opening day of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Times of India

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.

AAP

IND vs AUS: 'There was a little bit of discomfort': Australia coach McDonald on Starc's fitness ahead of Sydney Test

Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism on Tuesday about Mitchell Starc’s availability for the decisive fifth Test against India in Sydney, while offering his support to struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh.

The Times of India

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Uncapped Beau Webster joins Australia squad for Adelaide Test against India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Beau Webster has joined Australia's Test squad for the second Test against India in Adelaide, starting December 6. He's been called up as cover for Mitch Marsh, who experienced soreness after the first Test in Perth.

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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.

The Times of India

Australia retain squad for Adelaide Test against India

NEW DELHI: Although coach and selector Andrew McDonald has stated that there are some fitness concerns regarding all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's ability to bowl, Australia will not alter the team that suffered a 295-run thumping at the hands of India in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test played in Perth.

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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

AAP

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.

The Times of India

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori to miss Perth Test to attend IPL auction?

The coming mega auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) may force Australia's assistant coach, Daniel Vettori, to leave early from the Perth Test -- according to a report on 'WAtoday'.

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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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Record Turnout In Washoe County, Nevada

High voter turnout in Washoe County, Nevada with over 21,000 ballots cast in person. Long lines observed at polling places but few incidents reported.

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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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