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[ad_1] Australian coach Andrew McDonald believes it’s too early to judge Steve Smith’s effectiveness as an opener, labelling the recent criticism as “harsh” and “unfair”. Smith has averaged 28.50 since reinventing himself as an opener following David Warner’s Test retirement, passing 12 just twice in eight knocks since moving up the order. The New South … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Australian star Nathan Lyon insists the tourists can still emerge victorious despite New Zealand requiring just six wickets away for its first home Test win over their trans-Tasman rivals since 1993. The Aussies finished day three 4-77 at stumps and will resume play on day four with Travis Head (17*) and Mitchell Marsh (27*) … Read more
[ad_1] New Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Test being held in Christchurch. The last time New Zealand defeated Australia in a Test match on home soil was in 1993 when Danny Morrison nabbed 6-37 in the opening innings … Read more
[ad_1] A crucial drop from Alex Carey could prove costly for Australia as an unbeaten 65 from opener Tom Latham helped New Zealand to a 40-run lead at stumps on day two of the second Test in Christchurch. The hosts looked to be in trouble after losing Will Young for just one run before Latham … Read more
[ad_1] New Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the Trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch. The Kiwis did well to bowl Australia out for 256 after they started the day at 4-124, particularly as Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne had the upper hand early. Labuschagne … Read more
[ad_1] Marnus Labuschagne will resume his hunt for a drought-breaking big score on Saturday as Australia look to recover from a wobbly start with the bat in the second Test and post a big first innings lead over New Zealand. Day one in Christchurch was yet another for the bowlers in this series with the … Read more
[ad_1] Australia holds the upper-hand in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series underway in Christchurch but there is still work to be done to establish a dominant advantage after an eventful opening day at Hagley Oval in which 14 wickets fell. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to send New … Read more
[ad_1] Australia and New Zealand rejoin battle in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman trophy (9am AEDT) with crucial World Test Championship points up for grabs in Christchurch. Australia has won seven straight Tests against the Kiwis dating back to 2015, their longest-ever win streak over the neighbouring nation. While Australia go in with an … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has only won one away Test series in the past decade, but Pat Cummins’ men have an opportunity to double that tally in Christchurch this week. The second Test between New Zealand and Australia gets underway at Hagley Oval on Friday, with the tourists already retaining the Trans-Tasman Trophy following last week’s 172-run … Read more