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Australian batting question marks difficult to ignore despite miracle escape in Christchurch: Trans-Tasman Trophy Talking Points

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[ad_1] Australia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series. Under immense pressure at 4-30 on Saturday in pursuit of 279 to win, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Australian captain Pat Cummins produced superb performances with … Read more

Cameron Green century, Sheffield Shield, cricket news 2024, video, highlights

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[ad_1] Cameron Green has credited a return to the Sheffield Shield for preparing him for the rigours of Test cricket following his breakout century on day one of the Wellington Test against New Zealand. Anyone who doubted whether Green was worthy of the crucial No. 4 spot in the Test side has been silenced after … Read more

Ex-rivals form dangerous duo as Aussies accused of post-Warner ‘survival mentality’ — Talking Pts

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[ad_1] A brilliant century from Cameron Green has helped Australia to a decent position on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, with the tourists reaching 9-278 at stumps in testing batting conditions. The 24-year-old finished with a phenomenal flourish, striking three fours in the final over of the day … Read more

Usman Khawaja not even thinking about Test retirement, Australia vs New Zealand series

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Usman Khawaja has no plans to call it quits. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

[ad_1] Usman Khawaja is giving no thoughts to potential retirement ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, adamant the next two matches are the only ones that matter and “there is no finishing line” in sight. The 37-year-old enters the series as the recently crowned ICC Test Player of the Year after a bumper … Read more

Australia def New Zealand, series talking points, results, will Steve Smith be selected for T20 World Cup, selection, New Zealand fielding, latest, updates

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[ad_1] Australia has clinched its 100th win in T20 Internationals with another highly impressive display against New Zealand to complete a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in Auckland. Despite resting captain Mitch Marsh and champion fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the Australians batted first in a rain-affected match and were able to … Read more

New Zealand v Australia; Steve Smith could play second T20

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[ad_1] Australian captain Mitch Marsh hinted Steve Smith is “likely” to play in the second T20 in New Zealand on Friday after lauding Tim David as the sort of matchwinner few teams possess following his Wellington heroics. The T20 skipper also conceded that becoming the first international team to allow 200 runs for a four … Read more

Jake Fraser-McGurk similar to David Warner debut Josh Inglis, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, world record holder, new cricket record

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[ad_1] With a performance from Australia as phenomenal as the awful effort produced by the West Indies in Canberra, the hosts completed a clean sweep of the ODI series with a record-breaking performance. Exciting newcomer Jake Fraser-McGurk, who made 41 runs from 18 balls, and World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Josh Inglis led the Australians to the … Read more

Player ratings, Xavier Bartlett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

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[ad_1] Australia has cruised towards a 3-0 whitewash over the West Indies following Tuesday’s crushing eight-wicket victory at Manuka Oval. After the tourists were bowled out for 86 in less than 25 overs, Australia only needed 41 deliveries to chase down the measly target, with young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk blasting 41 from 18 balls. Meanwhile, … Read more

Bazball vs spinning wickets, Ben Stokes fixtures, how to watch, squads, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

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[ad_1] England is about to embark on quite possibly the most daunting task in competitive sport – a Test tour of India. The subcontinent juggernaut’s dominance on home soil is well-documented, with India winning 16 consecutive Test series since the start of 2013, suffering just three defeats in 47 matches. India has only lost one … Read more

Steve Smith, Australia v West Indies, new opener, reaction, BBL, Sydney Sixers, news

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[ad_1] New Australian Test opener Steve Smith has expressed his excitement over moving up the order ahead of Wednesday’s first Test against the West Indies. Smith will replace the retired David Warner at the top for the Aussies. Smith opened the batting for the Sydney Sixers in their BBL win against the Sydney Thunder, but … Read more