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Konstas won't overthink Bumrah showdown on debut

Sam Konstas says he won't be poring over vision of Jasprit Bumrah, confident he's seen enough of India's maestro before a possible debut in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

'Quite exciting': Jason Gillespie on Sam Konstas' call-up

NEW DELHI: Jason Gillespie, a former fast bowler for Australia, said it's thrilling to call up teenage opener Sam Konstas to the Test team for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India. He encourages the hosts to include the young player in the starting lineup.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

Nathan McSweeney's omission divides opinions among Australian cricket legends

NEW DELHI: Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old opener from Australia, prepares for a possible Test debut against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

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McSweeney describes devastation of Test axing

Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney says he's "devastated" after being dropped for Boxing Day after just three matches but he's back in action for Brisbane Heat.

AAP · Dec 21, 2024

'Devastated': Nathan McSweeney on being dropped from the Australian Test squad

NEW DELHI: Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2024

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

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'They have got this wrong': Michael Clarke blasts selectors over Australia squad for remaining BGT Tests

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has fiercely criticized the national selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney midway through the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, who was handed the opening role earlier in the series, has been replaced by Sam Konstas for the final two Tests.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Boxing Day Test: Batting order questions for India, Australia

Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India's underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it's their top order that's facing the heat

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

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.

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2024

89/7, no problem! Pat Cummins overlooks India's parting shot in drawn Gabba Test

Indian bowlers put a mini scare in the Aussie camp at rainy Gabba on day five when they sent half of the Australian batting unit back for the score of 33 before weather gods had the last laugh, ending the third Test in a draw. But captain Pat Cummins said…

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures

Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Australia denied in third Test draw after India bowlers expose familiar frailties

Australia set India a 275-run target amid a top-order collapse before bad light and rain ended play early on day five at the Gabba

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

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The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024

'Bumrah is science...': Harbhajan Singh's cheeky dig at Saeed Ajmal

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan cricketers never fall short of taking digs at each other. And the feisty character that Harbhajan Singh is, the former off-spinner is always up for a contest.

The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024

Bumrah magic! From 'nahi ho rha' to getting rid of Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney early

NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's frustration was evident as he took the new ball on a rain-hit opening day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The overcast conditions seemed ideal for swing bowling, but the lack of movement left Bumrah visibly disappointed. His dissatisfaction was…

AAP · Dec 15, 2024

McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.

AAP · Dec 15, 2024

Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba

Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024

Australia v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Travis Head and Steve Smith batted Australia into a strong position on day two of the third Test in Brisbane

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024

Nathan Lyon, the batter, caused a floodlight fiasco in Adelaide. Watch

NEW DELHI: On the first day of the second day-night Test in Adelaide, the floodlights surprisingly went off twice, bringing the India vs Australia game to a halt for around 15 minutes.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024

India vs Australia Highlights: Rain disrupts opening day of the third Test at Gabba

NEW DELHI: Persistent rain made a big impact on the opening day of the third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs were possible on Saturday.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024

Has Brisbane weather misled Rohit Sharma into bowling first in Gabba Test

The overcast and rainy conditions in Brisbane might have made the decision to bowl first an obvious one, which is what India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia, but the first few overs had a story to tell.

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024

IND vs AUS 3rd Test predicted playing XI: Key players to watch at Gabba

NEW DELHI: There is no obvious favorite in the third game of the five-Test Australia-India series, which starts on Saturday in Brisbane, due to the teams' crushing victories in the first two Tests and the weak performance of some of their top batters.

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024

Eyes on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India gear up for make-or-break Gabba Test

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's grace and Virat Kohli's class will confront the ultimate 'Test' on a fiery Gabba field, when India will play the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series on Saturday against an Australian squad keen to correct the record.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

With Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in their Test twilight, Brook leads a new group of princely batting talents beginning to emerge

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