Jasprit Bumrah’s immense impact on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy led to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggesting a law that forces India’s pace spearhead to bowl “left-handed or off one step” against the home team. Bumrah, widely considered the world’s best fast bowler across formats, has been a headache for the Australian batters and … Read more
If there is a local hero that the ‘G’, as the Melbourne Cricket Ground is referred to in urban lore, adores, it has to be Scott Boland. Whenever he turns up, the G breaks into a deafening roar. A representative of Australia’s indigenous community, Boland offers hope to a multi-ethnic nation. Being the industrious pacer, … Read more
MELBOURNE The extravagant promise of youth, runs by middle-aged men and a spearhead’s late surge, were all on display at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday. Sam Konstas belied his 19 summers and made a stunning debut while his seniors Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith found their collective voice. Meanwhile, Jasprit … Read more
Pat Cummins was just 18 when he turned up for his Test debut in 2011. Cut to the present as the captain, he will see 19-year-old Sam Konstas make his maiden foray in the longer format when the fourth Test commences at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday. Drawing a parallel, Cummins recalled: … Read more
Australia’s Sam Konstas will start the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), becoming the 468th Australian men’s Test player on Boxing Day, but star batter Travis Head faces the risk of absence due to injury, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed on Christmas Eve that Konstas would make … Read more
It takes a man who has gone through an emotional wringer to strike the pose of a philosopher. Sean Abbott has endured a lot in life ever since that fatal bouncer to Phillip Hughes a decade ago. The seamer, who is part of the current Australian Test squad, was practical about his chances while speaking … Read more
The ball seemed to be chasing Mitchell Marsh at the Gabba here on Monday, and he was more than happy. Asked about his favourite among the two catches he pouched, the Australian all-rounder said: “Probably the gully one (Shubman Gill). I like fielding there, but yes, even the one earlier (Yashasvi Jaiswal) was just as good.” ALSO READ: … Read more
Extremely fickle weather and indomitable Australian consistency were both on view on a Monday dedicated to umbrellas, frequent intermissions and warm cups of coffee. The third Test’s tipping point is surely headed the host’s way here at the Gabba. At a rain-induced close on the third day, trailing Australia’s first innings score of 445, India … Read more
After a long day for his wards in the park, Morne Morkel strode into the press conference hall. A hat-tip to centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith, and a fair assessment of the Indian attack were par for the course as the Indian bowling coach dealt with the media at the Gabba here on Sunday. … Read more
A batter enjoying a rich vein of form and a legend searching for runs joined forces as Australia relished a perfect Sunday here at the Gabba. With the series level at 1-1, the host gets an opportunity to press ahead even as the threat of rain lingers. In his previous three Test knocks at this … Read more