Swepson has been included in the Test squad against Sri Lanka. Playing XI has not yet been announced. Cummins lauded Sri Lankans’ solitude during the time of crisis. Mitchell Swepson will play the first Test against Sri Lanka, with touring captain Pat Cummins describing the leg-spinner as an “important cog” of their bowling attack on … Read more
Australia’s premier spinner Nathan Lyon says upcoming Tests in Sri Lanka will be a “massive challenge”. Tourists come into the five-day games from June 29 after recent 1-0 Test series win over Pakistan. Lyon expects Sri Lanka to be boosted by their two recent one-day international victories over Australia. Australia’s premier spinner Nathan Lyon on … Read more
Australia win toss and choose to field against Sri Lanka in second one-day international. Tourists lead the five-match series 1-0 after opening match in Pallekele. Matthew Kuhnemann handed his ODI debut in injury-time for Australia. Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka in the second one-day international … Read more
Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was one of the 20 players to have been awarded the national contract within the two months after his debut. Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade and opener Marcus Harris along with all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson were not considered. Former Test captain Tim Paine and retired … Read more
Pak vs Aus: Australia is considering fielding two spinners in the second Test at Karachi’s National Stadium, and leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson is a strong candidate for a Test debut on March 12. The first Benaud-Qadir Trophy Test concluded in a draw after only 14 wickets were taken over five days. Nathan Lyon was chosen as … Read more
Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday announced the 18-man Test squad for the historic tour to Pakistan which is scheduled to start from March 4 in Rawalpindi. Our 18-player Test squad for the Qantas tour of Pakistan! 🔒 The Test playing contingent and staff are due to depart for Pakistan later this month while white ball … Read more
Steve Smith and Aaron Finch were included in the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup tournament, whereas uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was a surprise selection. Batting lynchpin Smith had been disgraced after pulling out of the ongoing tours of West Indies and Bangladesh due to his left elbow issue. He told earlier that he … Read more
