The Latest Breaking News from George Bailey

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 · Dec 21, 2024

'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 · Dec 20, 2024

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 · Dec 19, 2024

Hurting India Under Pressure In Blockbuster Five-Test Australia Series

India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

'More than a guess': George Bailey defends Nathan McSweeney's selection as opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian chief selector George Bailey has responded to criticism from former Test opener Ed Cowan, who questioned the selection of Nathan McSweeney as an opener for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against India. Cowan labeled McSweeney's promotion as "a guess" due to his limited experience opening the batting.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2024

Michael Hussey questions Australia's decision to pick Nathan McSweeney as opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has expressed reservations about Australia's decision to field Nathan McSweeney as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 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 opener and a surprise inclusion in Australia's Test squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney has been selected as Australia's new opening batsman for the first Test match of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The five-Test series begins in Perth on November 22nd. Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was a surprise addition to the 13-man squad, which was revealed on Sunday.

The Times of India · 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

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024