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Steve Smith text message to Usman Khawaja, Australia vs West Indies, Adelaide Oval, Smith to open the batting, Andre Coley suggests four-day Tests, reaction, news

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith of Australia check out the pitch ahead of the Third Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 01, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

[ad_1] Steve Smith has opened up on the cheeky text message he sent Usman Khawaja to break the news he’d join him at the top of the Australian batting order. Meanwhile, West Indies coach Andre Coley has pitched a radical suggestion to international cricket powerbrokers to save the Test format globally. Read on for more … Read more

Brian Lara on most important players, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, cricket news

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[ad_1] West Indian great Brian Lara has identified Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul as the cricketers critical to his nation’s hopes of springing a massive Test surprise in Australia over the next fortnight. Athanaze, 25, demonstrated promise in the red ball game when debuting against India last year, while Chanderpaul performed extremely well when last … Read more

Steve Smith opening the batting, cricket news 2024, video

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[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

Melbourne derby, Renegades vs Stars scorecard, Jordan Cox missed run-out video, cricket news

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[ad_1] Jordan Cox, what were you thinking? The Melbourne Renegades wicketkeeper was left red-faced after botching a regulation run out during Saturday evening’s Big Bash League derby against cross-town rivals the Stars at Marvel Stadium. The Stars were 4-86 in the 14th over when all-rounder Beau Webster, unbeaten on 28 at the time, attempted to … Read more

David Warner arrives at SCG in helicopter, pictures, video, Sydney Smash, Sixers vs Thunder score, Big Bash news

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[ad_1] Sydney Thunder opener David Warner arrived at the SCG in style on Friday afternoon, touching down on the outfield in a private helicopter. With Fisher’s 2018 anthem ‘Losing It’ blaring from the venue’s speakers, Warner and wife Candice descended onto the hallowed surface with hundreds of onlookers watching on, mostly comprised of media and … Read more

Jhye Richardson out of BBL13, injury, Australia, One Day International squad, Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League

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[ad_1] Perth Scorchers seamer Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League with injury, putting his long-awaited return to international cricket under serious doubt. The 27-year-old, who was this week named in Australia’s 13-player squad for the next month’s ODI series against the West Indies, pulled up sore after … Read more

Wanindu Hasaranga seven-wicket haul, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI, video, highlights

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[ad_1] Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best 7-19 to guide his side to an eight-wicket win against Zimbabwe and clinch a 2-0 ODI series win Thursday in Colombo. In a game cut to 27 overs a side by two downpours, Sri Lanka’s star bowler, in his … Read more

Marcus Stoinis dropped from ODI squad, Australia vs West Indies, Aaron Hardie, video

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[ad_1] Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis believes his omission from Australia’s 13-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies “makes complete sense”, backing West Australian teammate Aaron Hardie to flourish at international level. The 34-year-old’s ODI career is in jeopardy following Wednesday’s announcement, where rising stars Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Lance Morris … Read more