Australian great Adam Gilchrist feels Nathan McSweeney can break the mould, David Warner feels the emerging star is a great fit to replace him as opener and Kerry O’Keeffe is impressed with the South Australian’s patience at the crease.
‘Is that not common knowledge?’ Starc lets secret slip on what’s made Cummins even greater
Fresh from another match-saving innings for Australia at the MCG against Pakistan on Monday night, it seems Pat Cummins has never seen the cricket ball more clearly.
Australia see off Rauf’s super spell to win tight first ODI against Pakistan
- Pakistan 203; Australia 204-8
- Cummins key to haul hosts over the line at the MCG
Ultra-aggressive Australia almost fumbled a certain victory, but eventually steadied after a lightning quick spell from Haris Rauf to beat Pakistan by two wickets in the first ODI at the MCG.
Chasing just 204, Australia crumbled to 139 for six in the 21st over as Rauf skittled the middle-order when the hosts were trying to end the game as quickly as possible. But the captain Pat Cummins (32 not out), playing his first ODI since last year’s stunning World Cup final triumph, was again there at the end in a tight chase as Australia got home with 99 balls to spare. One of the best quicks of his generation, Cummins has quickly become a specialist run-chaser in the last 18 months after being involved in two close Test wins and three ODI victories.
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Australian captain Pat Cummins is no stranger to delivering for his country and he did so in fine fashion again at the MCG on Monday night when guiding the Aussies to victory in a one day international against Pakistan that turned into a thriller.
David Warner chooses Test successor and identifies flaw in Cameron Bancroft’s batting technique
Retired Australian opener David Warner has identified a technical flaw in the batting of former Test teammate Cameron Bancroft, suggesting the West Australian would struggle against India’s pace attack this summer.
Spinner’s six-for ends NINE-year hoodoo; epic hat-trick fulfils redemption: Shield Wrap
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.
New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win
- Ajaz Patel claims 6-57 as hosts fail to chase 146 in Mumbai
- India slump to first home series defeat since 2012
New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday.
The last time India were blanked at home was in 2000, in a two-match series against South Africa, and Rohit Sharma’s side will be feeling the pressure ahead of a challenging five-match series against Australia starting later this month.
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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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