‘See ball, hit ball’ Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test
Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.
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MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket
The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.
India’s Shami ruled out of last two Australia Tests
Seamer Mohammed Shami will not be called into the India squad for the fourth and fifth Tests with Australia because of a knee injury.
Australia sweat on fitness of star batter Travis Head
Australia are sweating on the fitness of Travis Head after the star batter failed to fully train two days out from the Boxing Day Test.
Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play
Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.
Rohit’s knee ‘fine’, reluctant to lock in batting order
India captain Rohit Sharma has shrugged off concerns about his knee ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test
Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.
Konstas’s debut fireworks puts Australia on top at MCG
Teenage debutant Sam Konstas has propelled Australia to 6-311 at stumps on day one at the MCG after one of the most memorable Boxing Day innings.
Johnson’s 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers
Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Dramatic run-out swings momentum in Australia’s favour
A chaotic run-out has sparked a dramatic Indian collapse late on day two of the Boxing Day Test, leaving the tourists 5-164 and still trailing Australia by 310.
Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL season opener.
Test retirement date on hold for opener Khawaja
Australia opener Usman Khawaja knows the end of his Test career is coming soon, but adds he does not know when it might happen.
Heat quick Johnson opens up on ‘bizarre’ toe injury
Star paceman Spencer Johnson is still managing a toe injury, but intricate strapping helped him get through his return match without any pain.
Australia in complete command of India at MCG
Australia enter day three of the Boxing Day Test leading by 310 runs, with India on the ropes following a chaotic run-out that triggered a collapse at the MCG.
Captain Healy not guaranteed to ‘keep in women’s Ashes
Australian captain Alyssa Healy is unsure whether she will return to wicketkeeping for the Ashes series, while Sophie Molineux is again sidelined by injury.
Reddy’s emotional MCG ton to be ‘remembered forever’
Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian attack in the Boxing Day Test.
Australia hit back after Bumrah runs riot in epic Test
Australia have frustrated India with a 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland to reach a lead of 333 at stumps on day four at the MCG.
Starc says he is ‘all good’ ahead of day-five Test duel
While Australian paceman Mitch Starc needed on-field physio during day three, he says he will be ready when they try to bowl out India again at the MCG.
Calf complaint latest Test drama for quick Hazlewood
Australia have another Josh Hazlewood injury concern, with the quick set for scans on a sore calf after bowling just one over on the fourth morning in Brisbane.
India’s late heroics spoil Australia’s Gabba Test hopes
Australia have lost Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and any real hope of winning in Brisbane on a frustrating fourth day at the Gabba.
Australia take a wait-and-see approach on Healy’s knee
Australia will wait to see how Alyssa Healy recovers from a training session before determining how much she plays in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Hazlewood’s Test series likely over with calf strain
Australia's hopes of regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have suffered a big blow with Josh Hazlewood expected to miss the final two Tests because of injury.
India lower-order runs a pivotal series turning point
India's tailenders have supported big efforts from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to avoid the follow-on in what could be a series-defining moment at the Gabba.
Australia back Starc, Cummins to get through unchanged
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's fitness for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now crucial after Josh Hazlewood's series-ending calf stain.
Gillespie says he was blindsided by Pakistan officials
Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie says he was left to feel like his coaching role was reduced to warm-up activities before quitting his Pakistan job.
India’s first innings woes deepen at Gabba
The failure of India's top line batsmen in the first innings of recent Tests continued at the Gabba and they are counting on bad weather to escape with a draw.
Starc rocks India top order, Marsh stars in field
Australia took control of the third Test against India after Mitchell Starc took key early wickets and Mitch Marsh took a screamer.
Sixers beat Renegades in BBL but suffer injury worries
Moises Henriques produced a captain's knock for the Sydney Sixers who overcame the loss of two players to injury in their BBL defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.
Follow on in play as Australia push for Gabba win
Australia will consider enforcing the follow on for just the second time in Pat Cummins' time as Test captain, with rain dampening their chances against India.
Inside the mind of India genius: Bumrah’s magic formula
The world's No.1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah is a problem solver with plenty of answers who has opened up about how he carries the dreams of India with pride.
Renshaw’s weird ways make for wonder white-ball rise
Brisbane Heat's Matt Renshaw embraced his 'weird' side to take a great leap forward in his quest for Australian honours in white-ball cricket as the BBL looms.