Australian Test team

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

Allan Border pleads with Cricket Australia and India, Follow On Podcast, Harris Rauf, Shamar Joseph, Steve Smith

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[ad_1] Australian cricket missed an opportunity to make a firm stand when it comes to prioritising Test cricket over franchise leagues over the summer, Allan Border believes. The Australian great said allowing Haris Rauf to feature in the Big Bash League during a period Pakistan was touring the country undermined the nation’s stance regarding Tests. … Read more

Allan Border says fielding standards are widening the gap between teams, analysis, second Test in Brisbane

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[ad_1] Schooled on the importance of catching by respected coach Bob Simpson, Australian great Allan Border believes an increased focus on fielding would reduce the growing disparity between nations in Test nation. With the final Test of the summer beginning on Thursday at the Gabba, Australia is on the verge of sweeping all five Tests … Read more

Gabba pitch, Allan Border issues plea on The Follow On podcast

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[ad_1] Cricket has become a fast bowlers paradise with premier pacemen benefiting from innovations to the sport that have made batting increasingly difficult, according to Australian great Allan Border. The use of drop-in pitches and the introduction of day-night Tests using pink balls are affecting the traditional patterns in matches, the former Australian captain said. … Read more