Tag: Australia
It's 60th Anniversary Of 1st Tied Test Between Australia & West Indies
Cricket Australia and the Cricket West Indies on Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the "Tied Test" at the Gabba with an international video conference featuring Alan Davidson, Neil Harvey, Lance Gibbs and Peter Lashley, all of whom played a key role in one of the most celebrated cricket matches. ....
Marcus Harris Added To Australia Squad For Adelaide Test
Left-handed opener Marcus Harris was added to Australia's squad for the first Test at Adelaide Oval that begins on December 17 after Will Pucovski was ruled out of the first Test on Saturday following a concussion during the first warm-up against the touring Indians earlier this week. The Aussies are already missing regular opener David Warner, who has already been ruled out due to groin injury. ....
India's Pace Attack Will Trouble Australian Top Order: Aakash Chopra
India's fast bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will trouble the Australian top order in the upcoming Test series between the two sides, according to former batsman and commentator Aakash Chopra.....
Would Love To Have Chat With AB: Carey Responds To Allan Border's Criticism
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who captained Australia A during their second warm-up match against India ahead of the Test series between Australia and India, said that he would "love" having a chat with former captain Allan Border, who tore into the team and Carey's captaincy during the second day of the match. ....
IND Vs AUS: Border, Gavaskar Back Shubhman Gill To Open In 1st Test Ahead Of Prithvi Shaw
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia skipper Allan Border have backed Shubman Gill to open the Indian innings in the first Test against Australia at Adelaide as an opener ahead of Prithvi Shaw, who they feel is loose outside the off-stump and plays too many shots. ....
Cameron Green To Debut As All-rounder In 1st Test Against India: Tim Paine
Australia skipper Tim Paine has confirmed that Cameron Green will make his Test debut in the first match against India beginning Thursday at the Adelaide Oval. ....
Rahane Will Lead India Well In My Absence As Template Is Set: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said that Ajinkya Rahane will lead the side well in his absence in the last three Tests of the four-match series against Australia as the template is set and everyone in the team is aware of their roles. ....
Pink-ball Test Opposite Of Normal Red-ball Test Match: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli has said that the pink-ball Test, which will be the opening match of the four-game series against Australia beginning Thursday, is exactly the opposite of a normal Test match and is difficult to be pre-planned as it has many variables. Kohli on Wednesday added that they will have to react to situations as the game unfolds at the Adelaide Oval. ....
Australian Open To Start From February 8, Announces ATP
The Australia Open, year's first grand slam, will be held from February 8 to 21, three weeks later than scheduled,the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has confirmed as it released an update of its calendar for 2021 revising the first seven weeks of the season. ....
Prithvi Shaw's Technique Comes Under Scrutiny Again
India opener Prithvi Shaw, picked ahead of the experienced KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, fell to a second-ball duck on the first day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval to vindicate the doubts on his technique raised by former batting maestros Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border. ....
