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Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

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Australia selector confident Pat Cummins will play major part in Ashes

George Bailey, Australia’s chair of selectors, has said he is confident Pat Cummins will play in the Ashes series against England

The Guardian - UK

Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role

Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.

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Ashes hopeful starts new audition with one-day century

NSW batsman Kurtis Patterson, considered an outsider for an Ashes berth, has posted a century in a one-day loss to Tasmania.

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Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

The Ashes gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Independent UK

Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.

AAP

McSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw

The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.

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Australia lose stability without batting axis but could find a future against West Indies

A new era begins with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne both missing from the XI as Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis take their place for the first Test

The Guardian - AU

Marnus Labuschagne axed by Australia after World Test Championship final defeat

Having been promoted to open against South Africa at Lord’s, Labuschagne will miss out in the first Test against the West Indies next week

The Independent UK

Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.

AAP

Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket

Maxwell, known as one of the game’s most powerful hitters, is calling time on his one-day career with Australia.

Al Jazeera

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Australia suffered further setbacks on Thursday as captain Pat Cummins and veteran bowler Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to injury.

The Times of India

'I'm just taking it series by series': Usman Khawaja on international retirement

NEW DELHI: Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has expressed his intention to continue his international Test career, emphasising that he will remain active as long as he feels he is making valuable contributions to the team.

The Times of India

Australia announce preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy

Cricket Australia has announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. The squad includes fresh faces in Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, both earning their maiden call-ups for a global ICC event. The selection emphasises all-round capabilities, as the team aims to…

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Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Stand-in Australian Test skipper Steve Smith has revealed he pushed selectors to include bolter Cooper Connolly on their tour of Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Australia 'very hopeful' of Cameron Green boost for World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: Australia chief selector George Bailey on Thursday said that he is 'very hopeful' of star all-rounder Cameron Green featuring in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's in June.

The Times of India

Australia sweat over availability of Pat Cummins for Champions Trophy

Australia are anxious about the availability of their World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, for the upcoming Champions Trophy as the star pacer faces a race against time to recover from his ankle injury.

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Cameron Green on track to be available for WTC final

Cameron Green is on track to be available for selection in Australia's World Test Championship final against South Africa, playing as a batter-only.

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Captain Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy

Australia are sweating on scan results for captain Pat Cummins' sore ankle which will determine whether he plays in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

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Can Sam Konstas deliver where Nathan McSweeney couldn't?

Top-order woes force Aussies to make big changes ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Times of India

'Like to throw something different at India': Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack.

The Times of India

Amid criticism from Darren Lehmann, Pat Cummins defends George Bailey

NEW DELHI: After being sharply criticized by former Australian coach Darren Lehmann for being too close to the Test team to make the difficult decisions, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has defended chief selector George Bailey.

The Times of India

Australia top-order seriously out of form: Ian Healy

NEW DELHI: Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has called attention to the top three Australian batsmen's severe lack of form ahead of the pivotal Boxing Day Test match against India on December 26 and advised them to produce if they wish to be in the team.

AAP

Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad

Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.

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