Day of reckoning: Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions? NEW DELHI: In team sport, the role of a filler is often understated. At times undervalued too. The Times of India · Feb 5, 2023
Australia's pace problems deepen after Hazlewood injury Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's first Test in India with an Achilles issue, joining fellow star quick Mitchell Starc on the sidelines. AAP · Feb 5, 2023
Australia expected to lose Josh Hazlewood to injury ahead of first India Test Australia has more injury concerns as it prepares for the series opener against India in Nagpur, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood troubled by an Achilles complaint. ABC News · Feb 5, 2023
India will miss Rishabh Pant's gregarious personality, impossible for Australia to beat India at home: Ian Chappell NEW DELHI: Team India will certainly miss the presence of indomitable Rishabh Pant in the crucial upcoming four-Test series against Australia, reckons the legendary Ian Chappell. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2023
Green no certainty for first Test in India Australia allrounder Cameron Green is not certain to be fit for the first Test in India as he recovers from a broken injury suffered at the MCG last month. AAP · Jan 29, 2023
Australia stars 'queuing up for pre-Ashes county stints' after Steve Smith deal Mitchell Starc and Usman Khawaja are among the Australian cricketers who could join Steve Smith in enjoying some pre-Ashes preparation in the County Championship Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023
Ian Healy predicts India to win Border-Gavaskar trophy 2-1 if they don't produce 'unreasonable wickets' MELBOURNE: Former wicket keeper-batter Ian Healy has predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test series against Australia beginning at Nagpur on February 9, provided the hosts don't prepare "unreasonable wickets". The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023
Injured Peter Handscomb in race against clock to be fit for India tour MELBOURNE: Australia batter Peter Handscomb will be racing against time to recover for next month's India tour after suffering a hip injury. The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023
Scans confirm Handscomb injury Scans have confirmed Peter Handscomb has suffered a soft-tissue injury in his hip, but officials are hopeful he will be fit to tour India. AAP · Jan 13, 2023
Australia announce squad for India Test series; include four spinners, six quicks NEW DELHI: Victoria uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy was included in the 18-man squad as Australia kept their bowling options wide open with four spinners and six quicks for the upcoming four-match Test series in India. The Times of India · Jan 11, 2023
Australia names four specialist spinners for India Test series, Mitch Starc to miss first Test with finger injury Australia has named an 18-man squad for its four Test tour of India, naming four specialist spinners as it bids to win a series in India for the first time since 2004. ABC News · Jan 11, 2023
Rookie Murphy could partner Lyon in India Victorian Todd Murphy is the fresh face for Australia's Test tour of India, with Peter Handscomb also recalled into the 18-man squad. AAP · Jan 11, 2023
Stability key in Australia's India bid Australia will take the batting stability they have long craved into the Test tour of India, with Usman Khawaja saying fielding a settled side will be crucial. AAP · Jan 10, 2023
Will likely miss first Test against India, says Mitchell Starc SYDNEY: Injured Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc has indicated he will most certainly miss the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against India at Nagpur from February 9, saying he should be available from the second Test onwards. The Times of India · Jan 9, 2023
AAP · Jan 9, 2023 Starc to miss opening Test against India Mitchell Starc concedes he will likely miss the first Test against India but he is hopeful of returning for the following match in Delhi.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2023 Lance Morris moving closer to Test berth: Josh Hazlewood SYDNEY: Australian pace-bowling stalwart Josh Hazlewood is confident young quick Lance Morris is moving closer to a Test debut, given the extra pace and accuracy he can bring to the side.
ABC News · Jan 2, 2023 Josh Hazlewood heaps praise on Lance Morris ahead of Australia's third Test against South Africa Josh Hazlewood has seen enough of fellow fast bowler Lance Morris to suggest the Western Australian is edging closer to a Test debut, perhaps as early as this week's series finale against South Africa.
AAP · Dec 30, 2022 Renshaw, Agar called to Aussie Test squad Matthew Renshaw and bowling allrounder Ashton Agar will replace injured stars Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green in Australia's 14-man Test squad.
ABC News · Dec 29, 2022 Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green switch focus to India tour after being ruled out of SCG Test against South Africa Australian selectors are mulling over their line-up for the third and final Test against South Africa, while hoping to have injured duo Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green available for the upcoming tour of India.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2022 Cameron Green set to undergo surgery, Mitchell Starc could miss opening Test against India MELBOURNE: Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will require surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, though surgeons are hopeful the 23-year-old should recover in time to be considered for selection for the Border-Gavaskar series in India beginning on February 9.
AAP · Dec 29, 2022 Aussies win Test series against Proteas Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.
ABC News · Dec 28, 2022 Alex Carey's first Test century powers Australia into unbeatable position in Boxing Day Test against South Africa With Australia already sitting pretty in the Boxing Day Test, wicketkeeper Alex Carey bats South Africa completely out of the match on day three at the MCG.
ABC News · Dec 26, 2022 Cameron Green tears through South Africa on Boxing Day for first Test five-wicket haul A worrying finger injury to Mitchell Starc is eased by a stunning spell from Cameron Green to end South Africa's innings cheaply on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
ABC News · Dec 24, 2022 The biggest moments from South Africa vs Australia Test series in the past decade The Ashes may be the greatest, but in terms of consistent quality and drama, it's hard to go past South Africa as the best rivalry in Australian men's cricket of late, writes Jon Healy.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022 Two-day finish shows key factor in Test cricket is the contest not the duration If there’s imbalance in a pitch, it’s better for it to be in favour of moving a match towards a result, rather than stifling one