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David Warner roots for Konstas to take opening slot in Ashes, favours Labu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former Australia opening stalwart David Warner has urged the selectors to continue with young swashbuckler Sam Konstas for the first Ashes in Perth. The former southpaw believes that Konstas possess the required firepower in his arsenal to take down England's pace battery in the oldest rival
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There's instability, it can't be healthy: Justin Langer worried about Aust
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Baggy Greens head coach Justin Langer has insisted that young all-rounder Cameron Green needs to bat at number three while voicing his concern about the instability prevailing in Australia's batting order ahead of the much-anticipated Ashes against England on home turf.
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Jake Weatherheld puts name in Ashes opening spot contention following 183
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
During the second unofficial Test, Jake smashed 183 in 275 balls, with 16 fours and two sixes, at an attacking strike rate of 66.54. With ace Aussie batter Steve Smith and newcomers Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas being underwhelming in their runs as openers after David Warner's retirement,
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He's got big future, not going to be the last he plays for Australia: Bola
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Australia's seasoned speedster Scott Boland still sees a "big future" for teenage Sam Konstas despite his horrific tour of the West Indies.
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"Most muddled top three in my lifetime": Stuart Broad slams Australia's ne
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Following David Warner's retirement at the end of 2023 and Marnus Labuschagne's recent dip in form, Australia have fielded a new-look top three featuring Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, and Cameron Green. This reshuffled top order has drawn criticism from former England bowler Stuart Broad, who
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West Indies battle hard to stay in contention despite Australia's first-in
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Australia had to then bat six overs late in the day and West Indies quicks made the most of it by removing openers Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, leaving the match finely balanced heading into the next day.
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"I can't understand how I can have a problem against them": Usman Khawaja
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Khawaja scored his double-century earlier this year against Sri Lanka, but his form returned to the spotlight with twin failures against Proteas seamer Kagiso Rabada in the World Test Championship final.
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Healy warns lack of "energy and technique" could turn home Ashes into nigh
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The ICC WTC final against South Africa was a nightmare for the new-look Aussie top-order. Khawaja failed to step up when it mattered the most, scoring 0 and 6, while Marnus Labuschagne (17 in 22) could not adapt well to the demands of opening the innings. Cameron Green (4 and 0), also failed
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Ex-Aussie skipper backs Khawaja, Labuschagne despite WTC final failure, sa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
During the WTC final, both Khawaja (0 and 6) and Labuschagne (17 and 20) failed to score big as Australia faced a crushing defeat to South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's. Labuschagne was promoted to the opening spot, with Cameron Green taking up the number th
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Australia head coach McDonald mulls top-order changes after WTC final loss
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship (WTC) final defence against South Africa at Lord's.
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From Cummins to Khawaja, a look at Australia's top stars in ICC WTC 2023-2
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Cummins' run as a captain started with retaining the Ashes against England away from home after a 2-2 draw, and it was followed by one-sided ICC World Test Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup wins against India. However, everything has an end and it seems, so did Cummins' consistent champ
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Australia skipper Cummins speaks on transition within team, Aiden's master
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Cummins' golden run as a captain ended, but it was absolute ecstasy and joy on the other end as Temba Bavuma-led South Africa won their first-ever world title across any form of cricket, beating Australia by five wickets on the back of a masterclass century from Aiden Markram.
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