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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

Australia A inch towards unofficial Test win against India A despite Sai Sudharsan's battling century

NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century and Devdutt Padikkal's solid 88 helped India A set a challenging 225-run target for Australia A in the first unofficial Test at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024

Nathan McSweeney the latest Test candidate to falter

Nathan McSweeney has joined Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft in being dismissed cheaply during Australia A's match with India A.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A squad depart for Australia

The India A squad, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, was all smiles as they headed off to Australia for the upcoming first-class series against Australia A, which will begin on October 31. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced a strong squad for the tour, with some…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 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

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.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Starc already won over by Blues young gun Konstas

Mitchell Starc says there is no reason why Sam Konstas can't handle Test cricket, having been won over by the 19-year-old's batting in training this summer.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Harris, Konstas to face Test grilling in Shield clash

NSW and Victoria are set to field five Test bowlers between them in their Shield clash, providing the perfect showdown for Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas.

AAP · Oct 17, 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

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