Forgotten Aussie spin star explodes in devastating spell; cult hero’s setback: Shield wrap

[ad_1] Test quick Scott Boland was last to bowl for Victoria and is being managed through South Australia’s second innings of the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne after being sent for scans on a niggling knee injury. [ad_2] Source link

Usman Khawaja bouncer, concussion test, Australia v West Indies, Matt Renshaw, will he play, injured, reaction, news

[ad_1] Usman Khawaja is in some doubt to be fit for Australia’s second Test against the West Indies at the Gabba beginning January 25 after copping a nasty bouncer on the chin from Shamar Joseph on Friday. Khawaja was forced to retire hurt during Australia’s second innings of the first Test after the incident, which … Read more

Marcus Harris, Australia vs West Indies, George Bailey, Test squad, reaction, Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith opening, Matt Renshaw, news

[ad_1] Marcus Harris has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the Australian squad for the Test series against the West Indies, wondering whether selectors “want to pick specialist opening batsmen anymore”. At the beginning of the summer, many believed Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw were the three fighting for the impending vacancy … Read more

Day 1 Talking Points, xxx, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph has given the tourists a glimmer of hope after a superb all-round display on day one of the Adelaide Test against Australia. The 24-year-old clobbered a counterattacking 36, the highest score by a West Indies debutant batting at No. 11 in Tests, before knocking over Steve Smith and Marnus … Read more

Cameron Green must deliver immediately says Kerry O’Keeffe, Cameron Bancroft overlooked, Matt Renshaw

[ad_1] Former Australian spinner Kerry O’Keeffe says he feels “sorry” for the snubbed trio that were overlooked for a Test opening re-call, but believes star batter Steve Smith to thrive in his new role. It comes as O’Keeffe put the heat on Cameron Green to perform from the outset of his new No. 4 journey. … Read more

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

[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