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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.

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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

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.

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Rauf leads rout as Pakistan level ODI series against Australia

Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub star in Pakistan’s resounding nine-wicket win to level the three-game series in Australia.

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2nd ODI: Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub star in Pakistan's resounding nine-wicket win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Haris Rauf delivered an outstanding bowling performance of 5-29, whilst Saim Ayub contributed 82 runs as Pakistan secured a nine-wicket victory against Australia in the second one-day international on Friday.

The Times of India

Pakistan crush Australia to force deciding ODI

Australia have suffered their worst ODI loss at home by wickets in 32 years after being demolished by Haris Rauf-inspired Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval.

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Private Alwyn Melville Craig: a name, now known, none will soon forget

For three decades he wandered Newcastle streets, now his service to the country has been recognised.

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Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma: Ricky Ponting picks the batter who will score most runs for India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ricky Ponting's conviction about Australia emerging victorious in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India has strengthened, as the former skipper stuck to his previous prediction in an interview with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The Times of India

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…

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Jim Harbaugh compares Ladd McConkey to NFL great

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh compares Georgia rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey to an all-time NFL great

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Do cycling jackets have to get a lot worse for the environment to get a bit better?

Will our waterproof cycling rain jackets still keep out the elements now that the old way of manufacturing is being banned

Cycling Weekly

McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.

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Jim Harbaugh compares Ladd McConkey to NFL great

Ladd McConkey was compared to a five-time Pro Bowler.

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Monty Panesar to Mitchell Santner: India's woes against left-arm spin remain

Mitchell Santner's 13-wicket haul in the Pune Test is not the only time that a left-arm spinner has troubled India.

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Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made 'noise'

Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.

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'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.

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17 former Broncos players snubbed by Hall of Fame voters

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Smith is our Fab Four: Labuschagne opens up on switch

Marnus Labuschagne says Steve Smith's move back to No.4 makes perfect sense, but who will open in the Test team for the India series is "anyone's guess".

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Josh Inglis backed for promotion to Test opener

NSW coach Greg Shipperd believes his young star Sam Konstas and WA wicketkeeper Josh Inglis should be front-of-mind for Australia's Test selectors.

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Elliott fires as Vics roll NSW for opening Shield win

Sam Elliott has claimed all four wickets on day four at the MCG with Victoria wrapping up a convincing 141-run win over a star-studded NSW side.

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Boland shines in comeback as Victoria near Shield win

Steve Smith was unhappy with his lbw dismissal, but Scott Boland was adamant it was out as the Victorian quick continues to impress in his comeback game.

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Rush of blood costs Konstas as duck has Smith fuming

Sam Konstas looked set for another big Sheffield Shield score before the NSW young gun had a teenager's rush of blood against Victoria.

The Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Brett Lee identifies 'an absolute weapon' to open against India

One of the pieces that are yet to be filled for hosts Australia ahead of the five-match Test series against India, which starts on November 22, is the opening slot. Since David Warner's retirement, Steve Smith has opened alongside Usman Khawaja but with paltry returns.

The Times of India

Watch: Steve Smith suffers four-ball duck in Sheffield Shield

Steve Smith endured a terrible outing at the top of the order for New South Wales against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After contributing just three runs in the first innings, Smith was dismissed for a duck in the second essay.

Newcastle Herald

Just recognition of Alwyn Craig's service to his country

Alwyn Craig's Vietnam War service to be recognised by his mates.

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