Warner leans towards Konstas as Thunder opening partner After both pushed ultimately unsuccessful cases for Test selection, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Konstas are set to jostle to partner David Warner in the BBL. AAP · Dec 11, 2024
Watch: Indian fan kicked out of Adelaide stadium for waving a piece of sandpaper An Indian fan was forced to leave the stadium during the second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval for showing a piece of 'sandpaper' while sitting in the stands, trying to remind of the infamous scandal that rocked Australian cricket during their 2018 tour of South Africa. The Times of India · Dec 10, 2024
Edwards inspires thrilling NSW Shield win over WA Jack Edwards has taken 10 wickets for the match to help NSW to a thrilling Sheffield Shield win over Western Australia, claiming victory at the death. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024
Bancroft ton not enough for WA as Redbacks secure draw Cameron Bancroft's horror form slump is over, with the WA opener scoring an unbeaten Sheffield Shield century in his team's draw with South Australia. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
WA's Bancroft breaks form slump against SA in Shield Cameron Bancroft has finally found some runs, with a half-century putting Western Australia in control against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Nov 25, 2024
Defiant Goodwin helps WA out of early Shield trouble Dropped catches cost South Australia as Western Australia's Jayden Goodwin bagged a half century, but there was more anguish for Cameron Bancroft. AAP · Nov 23, 2024
From uncertainty to opportunity: Nathan McSweeney, KL Rahul set for BGT battle Australia and India both had one box ticked for the opening spot ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal fit the bill for India and Usman Khawaja for hosts Australia. Who will occupy the other end remained a mystery. The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024
Victoria frustrate reigning Sheffield Shield champs WA Victoria are in the box seat to knock off reigning Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia following some valuable lower-order runs. AAP · Nov 16, 2024
Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score Cameron Bancroft's disappointing start to the summer has extended into another match, on a poor opening day for WA against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
Murphy, Harper help Vics end WA's one-day cup defence Sam Harper hit an unbeaten half-century and Todd Murphy claimed four wickets as Victoria beat WA in a rain-affected one-dayer at the MCG. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Bancroft loses form at wrong time for Test recall After being the best performed Sheffield Shield batter of the past two seasons, Cameron Bancroft lost form at the worst possible time. AAP · Nov 10, 2024
New Test opener McSweeney ready to take first ball Nathan McSweeney will become the first Australian in 47 years to make his Test debut as an opener despite never having batted there at Sheffield Shield level. AAP · Nov 9, 2024
Fiery Prasidh Krishna grabs two-in-two in first over, dents Australia A's chase early. Watch NEW DELHI: In a rare occurrence, India speedster Prasidh Krishna grabbed two wickets in consecutive balls in the very first over of the innings during the India A vs Australia A game in Melbourne on Saturday. The Times of India · Nov 9, 2024
AAP · Nov 9, 2024 Aussies win, but Test hopes fail to bring their A game Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Time is now for Marcus Harris as door opens in great Australia ‘bat off’ Nathan McSweeney fell cheaply in his first innings at the top of the order to hand veteran opener an opportunity to claim a spot in Test XI to face India
AAP · Nov 7, 2024 McSweeney, Bancroft out cheaply after Neser injured Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell for 14 while opening for Australia A, keeping the door open for Marcus Harris to be recalled instead.
AAP · Nov 5, 2024 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.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024 Who is Nathan McSweeney - backed by Ponting, Healy to open for Australia vs India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Former Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy spoke about the one slot that remains a big debate for them ahead of the India Test series. Ever since David Warner's retirement and failed experiment in moving Steve Smith up the order, Australia have struggled to find an ideal replacement. Cameron…
AAP · Nov 2, 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 1, 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 · Oct 31, 2024 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.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.
AAP · Oct 25, 2024 WA lose 8-1 at home in horror loss to Tasmania Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has claimed 6-17 to bowl Western Australia out for the second lowest score in One-Day Cup history.
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024 'Who gives a s**t?': Michael Clarke while discussing Australia opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Former captain Michael Clarke has advised Australian selectors to pick a specialist opener after the experiment of moving Steve Smith to the top of the order backfired. Clarke made the suggestion ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, which starts on November 22.