Australian captain Pat Cummins has dismissed suggestions of a split in the Australian dressing room — but could not rule out changes to the side for the second Test against India after his side’s disastrous series opening loss in Perth.
IPL Auction: The biggest Aussie snubs amid $1.2m paycut as 13yo batting prodigy makes history
Left-arm paceman Spencer Johnson took a $1.2 million paycut, while Josh Inglis and Tim David were among the other Aussies picked up on day two of the Indian Premier League mega auction.
Sliver lining in Perth anihilation; four ugly fails expose huge Aussie headache— Player Ratings
India has taken a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after thumping hosts Australia by 295 runs at Perth Stadium.
Smith selection mistake spirals; crucial call on rookie goes begging – First Test Talking Points
Australia have been humbled by a rampaging India, with the home side slumping to a 295-run defeat in the First Test in Perth.
‘Can’t blame him’: The $1.65m dilemma as Aussie’s irresistible payday points to growing issue
The first night of the IPL auction saw several stars, including Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk, secure bumper pay days and a pair of cricketing legends believe the eye-watering sums of money could have a dramatic impact on the future of cricket.
‘Never seen that from an Australian’: Paceman’s ‘unwarranted comments’ spark team divide question
Doubts have been cast over the “togetherness” of the Australian Test team following comments from seamer Josh Hazlewood that suggested there’s a divide in the playing group.
Aussie capitulation complete as inevitable India condemns hosts to 12-year home low
Australia finally showed some fight at Perth Stadium on Monday, but it wasn’t enough to prevent India from inflicting a heavy 295-run defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.
Why fading star’s ‘scrambled’ mind could spell end as ‘D-day’ looms — Aussie cricket reacts
Nothing sends the Australian sports media into a frenzy like the nation’s cricket team capitulating on home soil — and that’s exactly what happened on Perth on Sunday as India completely dominated the host’s in the first Test of the summer.
‘I just don’t see it’: Aussie void we can no longer ignore as legends expose ticking timebomb
As Australia’s batting slumps to a new low during the first Test against India, fans will be left wondering how concerned they need to be about the concerning trajectory.
‘Looked his normal self’: Aussie quick defends Cummins, Marnus after horror day
Facing a near insurmountable task against India, Australia can hope only to find some positives in Perth with a view to being more competitive in Adelaide after another disastrous day in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the hosts.
‘Embarrassed’: The ‘Illegal’ moment Australia hit new low as Cummins’ tactics under fire — Talking Pts
The Aussies are on the ropes in the First Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as India’s King Kohli and his apprentice went to work on Sunday.
Fresh scare for cursed Aussie cricket star Jhye Richardson as celebration goes wrong
Jhye Richardson’s long-awaited return to Sheffield Shield cricket has been marred by a freak shoulder injury, sustained while celebrating a wicket during his first over of the match.
Aussie young gun’s $1.6m payday; Hazlewood cashes in as Starc cops $2m haircut — IPL Wrap
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (AU$4.92 million).
‘Next generational batting talent’: Starc sledge, Marnus tease that proved India has a new superstar
Countless touring openers have been found out by Australia’s bouncy decks, so Yashasvi Jaiswal’s first-innings dismissal in Perth seemed like the start of a familiar story.
Perth horror show: Aussies capitulate after Kohli ton … and then it got worse
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli cracked centuries before another stunning burst from India captain Jasprit Bumrah put Australia on the cusp of a heavy defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.