Mark Waugh: ‘They’re not worrying about the future’ Waugh on Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney in Australia squad | Cricket News – Times of India

Mark Waugh: ‘They’re not worrying about the future’ Waugh on Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney in Australia squad | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney Australia’s decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with Sam Konstas for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has drawn criticism for its apparent focus on short-term gains. The move comes after McSweeney, who was recently paired with Usman Khawaja as an opener, was axed following just three matches in the ongoing…

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Dropped from Australia’s Test squad, Nathan McSweeney lights up BBL with fiery 78. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Dropped from Australia’s Test squad, Nathan McSweeney lights up BBL with fiery 78. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Nathan McSweeney (Photo credit: BBL) NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat’s thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.The 25-year-old struck an unbeaten 49-ball 78 as…

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‘Like to throw something different at India’: Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Like to throw something different at India’: Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack. Bailey…

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Michael Clarke: ‘They have got this wrong’ Michael blasts selectors over Australia squad for remaining BGT Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

Michael Clarke: ‘They have got this wrong’ Michael blasts selectors over Australia squad for remaining BGT Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s Nathan McSweeney bats during the third Test. (AP Photo) Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has fiercely criticized the national selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney midway through the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, who was handed the opening role earlier in the series, has been replaced by Sam Kontas for the final two Tests….

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Amid criticism from Darren Lehmann, Pat Cummins defends George Bailey | Cricket News – Times of India

Amid criticism from Darren Lehmann, Pat Cummins defends George Bailey | Cricket News – Times of India

George Bailey and Pat Cummins. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After being sharply criticized by former Australian coach Darren Lehmann for being too close to the Test team to make the difficult decisions, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has defended chief selector George Bailey.Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, and Marnus Labuschagne have all averaged…

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