Scott Boland named in Australian PM’s XI side to face visiting Indians in tour match

Test pacer Scott Boland was on Friday named in the Australian Prime Minister’s XI squad for the two-day pink-ball match against the visiting India in Canberra beginning on November 30. The Prime Minister’s XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales. India captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the ongoing … Read more

India tour of Australia 2024-25: ‘Hey mate, most of our work is between the ears!’

Pat Cummins will lead Australia in a five-match Border-Gavaskar series against India. | Photo Credit: Satish Acharya Pat Cummins will lead Australia in a five-match Border-Gavaskar series against India. | Photo Credit: Satish Acharya

India vs Australia in Tests throwback: New chapter, old rivals

The willow game’s rivalries, marinated in history, angst, stunning performances, and seasoned with perhaps a touch of geopolitics, have always stirred interest in cricket’s ardent devotees. Straight up is the Ashes, pitting the mother country England against a former colony Australia, while both remain tied together with the threads of the erstwhile Commonwealth Empire. Then … Read more

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Sam Konstas’ unbeaten 73 helped Australia A beat India A by six wickets and complete a 2-0 win in the unofficial two-match Test series on Saturday. Chasing 168, Australia A was in a spot of bother after losing two wickets in the first over itself, but Konstas held one end and finished the game in … Read more