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"Age is just a number": Smith throws weight behind Khawaja's Test future
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A dominant performance with the bat against Sri Lanka in Galle has left Australia with plenty of ponder ahead of the World Test Championship Final. Smith is backing in-form batter Usman Khawaja to prolong his international career and maintain his opening role for this year's ICC World Test
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Josh Inglis slams second fastest century on debut during 1st SL-AUS Test
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
During the match, Inglis, already having featured in 26 ODIs and 29 T20Is for Australia, came to bat at number five. He greeted the spin bowlers with a four on his very first ball and did not look back from then on.
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David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket pl
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Former cricketer David Warner on Wednesday showered praise on top Australia batter Steve Smith and called him an "amazing" cricket player.
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"Trav will go to the top": Steve Smith confirms Travis Head as opener for
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Australia have not confirmed the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, but captain Steve Smith has said that Travis Head will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. This decision marks a strategic shift as Head steps into the role previously occupied by teenager Sam Ko
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Ponting wants Australia to stick with Konstas during Sri Lanka tour
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
With the ICC World Test Championship final spot against South Africa already sealed, Australia would be heading to Sri Lanka in the most relaxed state of mind possible, with the first Test of two starting at Galle from January 29 onwards.
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Clarke wants Australia to open with Konstas, stick to Head in middle-order
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
With the ICC World Test Championship final spot against South Africa already sealed, Australia would be heading to Sri Lanka in the most relaxed state of mind possible, with the first Test of two starting at Galle from January 29 onwards.
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Matthew Kuhnemann nears return from thumb injury, awaits clearance for Sri
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has reported significant progress in his recovery from a compound thumb dislocation and fracture, just a week after sustaining the injury during the Big Bash League (BBL). After a successful practice session in Brisbane on Thursday, Kuhnemann is optimist
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Australia boosted by positive Steve Smith update ahead of Sri Lanka series
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Australian squad are preparing for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting from January 29, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Australia opener McSweeney hopes for redemption after Test recall for Sri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney will be eyeing redemption after the Test recall for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting January 29.
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Steve Smith backs Cooper Connolly as Australia eyes spin depth in Sri Lank
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Steve Smith paused his celebrations after Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to highlight the inclusion of rising talent Cooper Connolly in the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The 21-year-old West Australian, considered one of Australia's most promising young players, brings
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"Any chance I get to take over is good fun": Steve Smith ready to lead in
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
With Pat Cummins on paternity leave, Smith will lead Australia in two Tests at Galle, bringing his wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the subcontinent's challenging conditions.
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"We played better cricket, but..,": Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya gives his
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Captain Dhananjaya de Silva believes Sri Lanka played "better cricket," but it wasn't good enough to get past the finishing line in the second Test against South Africa on Monday.
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