South Australia have broken an eye-watering nine-year hoodoo against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, snatching a victory at the eleventh hour at Adelaide Oval.
Captain Cummins does it again! Heroic knock steers Aussies to tense victory in MCG classic
Captain Pat Cummins has done it again.
‘I would be nervous’: India’s shocker India’s shocker against NZ to leave scars on psyche… and Australia could capitalise
New Zealand’s stunning whitewash of India could well prove a significant boost for Australia as it seeks to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade this summer.
Shock reveal over future of iconic quartet after ugly whitewash as greats rip India over pitch ploy
Greats of Indian cricket have pulled no punches after Rohit Sharma’s side’s historic whitewash on home soil at the hands of New Zealand.
Black Caps secure historic Test series whitewash over India after Wankhede collapse
The Black Caps have created history in Mumbai, sealing a Test series whitewash over India after successfully defending a 147-run target at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
‘I’m ready’: Nathan McSweeney catapults himself into Test conversation … but one issue remains
Nathan McSweeney has catapulted himself into the Test conversation after top-scoring in both innings of Australia A’s win over India A in Mackay, but his lack of experience against the new ball stands in his way of a coveted baggy green.
Star’s 21-ball half-century steers Renegades home as Strikers lose final-ball thriller
Sophie Molineux hit the equal-third quickest WBBL half-century as she sparked a remarkable comeback for the Melbourne Renegades, landing a devastating blow on the Adelaide Strikers’ three-peat chances.
‘You scratch it, we change the ball’: Indians cleared of ball-tampering after ‘inappropriate’ altercation
India A has been cleared of ball-tampering following a verbal confrontation between wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and umpire Shawn Craig on day four of the trial match against Australia A in Mackay.
India A cleared of ball-tampering as Australia win tour game by seven wickets
- Umpires change ball before day four of match in Mackay
- Ishan Kishan also cleared after being put on report for dissent
India’s A team have been cleared of ball-tampering and will escape any sanction, after initially appearing to be accused of causing scratches on it against Australia A.
In an explosive start to the summer, the A-match in Mackay threatened to boil over on Sunday morning when umpires changed the ball before play on day four.
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Captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Australia’s starting XI for the ODI series opener against Pakistan at the MCG, with rising star Jake Fraser-McGurk earning a recall.
Captain Nathan McSweeney nails Test audition as rivals falter in Australia A victory over India A
Captain Nathan McSweeney and all-rounder Beau Webster cracked fifties to steer Australia A towards a seven-wicket victory over India A in Mackay.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s dream delivery sparks collapse as Black Caps hunt historic whitewash
New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings, after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin triggered an opposition collapse in a keenly fought third Test on Saturday.
Nathan McSweeney steals march on rivals in Australia’s Test opener audition
- South Australia captain closes on half century against India A
- Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cam Bancroft all out cheaply
Nathan McSweeney has the chance to assert himself as the favourite for the Test vacancy after closing in on a half-century in Australia A’s second innings against India A.
On day three in Mackay, Australia A captain McSweeney (47 not out from 98 balls) was by far the most impressive of the four leading candidates to open the batting for Australia alongside Usman Khawaja this summer.
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