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[ad_1] The international men’s summer of cricket has drawn to a close, with the West Indies denying Australia a clean sweep of the white-ball portion of the tour. The visitors secured a thumping 37-run victory over the Australians at Perth Stadium on Tuesday evening courtesy of Andre Russell’s counterpunching 71 (29) and Roston Chase’s economical … Read more
[ad_1] In controversial scenes at Adelaide Oval, Australia was denied a wicket during Sunday evening’s T20I against the West Indies because nobody appealed for a run-out. The West Indies were 9-190 in the penultimate over of the run chase when tailender Alzarri Joseph fended the ball towards cover and sprinted through for a suicidal single. … Read more
[ad_1] Australia won’t make any rash changes to its Test side following this week’s historic loss to the West Indies despite lingering concerns over several players within the squad. On Sunday afternoon, a career-defining bowling performance from Shamar Joseph steered the West Indies towards a dramatic eight-run victory over the world’s No. 1 ranked Test … Read more
[ad_1] Australian legend Michael Hussey believes gun quick Spencer Johnson has all the makings to be a Test fast bowler – but only if he wants to “invest in the red-ball game”. Hussey’s comments came amid Johnson’s latest impressive outing, which saw him break a Brisbane Heat BBL record during Friday night’s Qualifier clash against … Read more
[ad_1] Steve Smith, the Test opener. Usman Khawaja cautioned against it, as did former coach Justin Langer, while captain Pat Cummins confessed he preferred Smith at No. 4. Yet, it’s happening. Smith will walk out to open the batting alongside Khawaja for this week’s series opener against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, marking the … Read more