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Cricket Australia Finalises Venues For 5 Tests vs India | Cricket News
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Cricket Australia Finalises Venues For 5 Tests vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket Australia announced the venues for the upcoming five-match Test series against India with Perth's Optus Stadium to host the first Test likely to take place in November despite having a low attendance in a recently concluded match against Pakistan. Cricket Australia along with Western Australia will work together and try their best to improve the attendance in Perth's stadium.Sources close to the board, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the schedule has yet to be officially revealed, said that improving Test cricket in Perth was a top goal for the governing body. The new 60,000-seat Perth Stadium has been barely occupied for Tests in previous seasons, although it is much busier during Perth Scorchers BBL matches.The highest attendance at the stadium was during...
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“We Messed Up”: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of ‘Doctoring’ ODI World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News
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“We Messed Up”: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of ‘Doctoring’ ODI World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Unbeaten in the tournament until the final, India suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Australia in the summit clash for the ODI World Cup 2023. With India's loss, ended the dream of millions of people to see the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others lifting the coveted trophy. While there were several factors behind the team's loss, one of the biggest ones that has been discussed since the catastrophic result is the nature of the pitch. Many feel that the curator did a little too much to swing the game in India's favour. Now, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has admitted that the hosts did try to doctor the match, and unfortunately, went overboard."I was there for three days. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid inspected the pitch every day for 3 days ahead of the ...
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Matthew Wade Set To Retire From Red-Ball Format Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News
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Matthew Wade Set To Retire From Red-Ball Format Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sydney :Australia wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced the decision to retire from the longest format ahead of the Marsh Sheffield Shield final. Matthew Wade, the Australia wicketkeeper-batter, announced his decision to retire from red-ball cricket. Wade, who postponed his arrival at the Indian Premier League (IPL) to participate in the Shield final with his home team Tasmania, informed his state teammates about his choice before the clash against South Australia."I would like to thank my family, my wife Julia, and kids Winter, Goldie, and Duke, for the sacrifices they have made throughout my career, as I travelled Australia and the world as a red-ball cricketer," Wade said in a statement as quoted by the ICC official website.Wade will continue to play the white-ball format,...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal “Needs To Change His Game”: Ex-Australia Star’s Warning For Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News
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Yashasvi Jaiswal “Needs To Change His Game”: Ex-Australia Star’s Warning For Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Yashasvi Jaiswal© AFPFormer Australian spinner Brad Hogg said that Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to change his game when he comes Down Under for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year and come up with a new range of shots because of pace and bounce. Jaiswal was a standout player for India during the home series against England which concluded recently. In five matches and across nine innings, Jaiswal made 712 runs at an average of 89.00, with two double centuries and three fifties. His best score was 214*. With India going to Australia for the Test series at year-end, Jaiswal will be one of the batters to watch out for. It will be interesting how he will take on the pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.Speaking on his You...
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Alex Carey Shapes Australia’s Win Over New Zealand; Surpasses Rishabh Pant In Elite List | Cricket News
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Alex Carey Shapes Australia’s Win Over New Zealand; Surpasses Rishabh Pant In Elite List | Cricket News

[ad_1] Alex Carey reacts after Australia's win.© AFPAustralia's Alex Carey joined the elite company of legendary compatriot Adam Gilchrist and Indian star Rishabh Pant, smashing the second-highest score ever by a wicketkeeper-batter in a successful Test run-chase. Carey achieved this during his side's second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch During a tense run-chase of 279 runs, Carey guided Australia out of troubled waters, rescuing them from 80/5. He went on to score 98* in 123 balls, striking 15 boundaries in a fine match-winning knock. He also had a crucial stand with skipper Pat Cummins.The highest-ever score by a wicketkeeper in a successful run-chase is by Gilchrist, who smashed 149* in 163 balls against Pakistan in 1999 at Hobart in a run-chase of 369 runs. At number three...
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Australia Move To Second In WTC Table After 2-0 Series Win Over New Zealand | Cricket News
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Australia Move To Second In WTC Table After 2-0 Series Win Over New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia have overtaken New Zealand to take the second spot in the World Test Championships ranking following the 2-0 series win over their Trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia collect 12 points on their road to defending the World Test Championship mace. Australia have improved their percentage points from 59.09 to 62.50 after 12 matches. New Zealand have dropped from 60 percentage points to 50 to be third on the list. They have played six games.India, who have won six of their nine matches, continue to lead the table 68.51.One guy stood up in key moments: Cummins after thrilling series-win over NZCummins lauded his team for its fearless attitude and particulary praised wicketkeeper Carey for his series-clinching effort, sayi...
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Pat Cummins ‘Robs’ Alex Carey Of His Century, Then Issues Clarification | Cricket News
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Pat Cummins ‘Robs’ Alex Carey Of His Century, Then Issues Clarification | Cricket News

[ad_1] An enthralling Test contest between Australia and New Zealand saw Pat Cummins' men emerging triumphant, with the skipper himself hitting the winning runs. Though such moments are celebrated by fans, Cummins faced criticism on social media as he hit the winning runs when Alex Carey was batting on 98. Fans had kept their fingers crossed, hoping to see Carey reach the triple-digit score, having played a pivotal role in Australia's win. But, it just wasn't meant to be. Cummins, in his defence, said that he had no idea that his non-striking partner was on 98.Australia needed 2 runs to win the match after Carey took a single and gave the strike to Cumins on the second delivery of the 65th over. Cummins defended the next three deliveries, giving fans hope of seeing Carey at the strike in...
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Alex Carey’s 98 Drags Australia Home In New Zealand Test Thriller | Cricket News
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Alex Carey’s 98 Drags Australia Home In New Zealand Test Thriller | Cricket News

[ad_1] An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday. Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their backs to the wall at 80-5 in their chase of 279. At 220-5, the Test took another turn when Ben Sears claimed Marsh and Mitchell Starc in successive deliveries, leaving Australia needing a further 59 runs with three wickets remaining.Australia captain Pat Cummins joined Carey to drag the tourists home, with the winning runs coming from a boundary by Cummins.It sealed a 2-0 series win for the visitors and earned them valuable points in the World Test Championship st...
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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates© AFPNZ vs AUS 2nd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head will be resuming on their respective scores of 27 and 17 on Monday as Australia will be needing more 202 runs to win the second Test. New Zealand cleaned out the top four Australian batsmen on Sunday to leave the tourists on 77 for 4 and facing an uphill task in their chase of 279 to win the second Test in Christchurch. The hosts set a demanding target for an Australian side struggling for runs on a ground where the highest successful fourth innings is 285 for 8, set by New Zealand against Sri Lanka last year. (Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates© AFPNZ vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: New Zealand will be resuming their innings at 134/2 against Australia on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test. Tom Latham (65*) and Rachin Ravindra (11*), standing unbeaten at the crease as New Zealand lead by 40 runs. Earlier on Day 2, Kane Williamson scored 51 before getting dismissed by Pat Cummins. Apart from him, Mitchell Starc also scalped the wicket of Will Young for 1. Matt Henry's seven-wicket haul helped New Zealand bundle out Australia at 256 as the visitors took a lead by 94 runs. (Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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