In a recent episode of the Cricket et al podcast, former Australian cricket coach Justin Langer shared his perspective on the optimal batting position for Steve Smith, one of Australia’s premier batter. Langer’s insights come as the cricketing world continues to debate the best role for Smith in the Australian batting lineup. Justin Langer’s ideal...
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Test cricket set to get boost from Australian initiative of multimillion-dollar fund
Melbourne [Australia], : An Australian initiative aimed at forming a fund worth 15 million USD or more to keep the best players of the sport interested and around in Test cricket looks set to be adopted by the International Cricket Council . Test cricket set to get boost from Australian initiative of multimillion-dollar fund Most...
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Extremely hungry to get Border-Gavaskar Trophy back, says Lyon
Sydney: Ace off-spinner Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal with England spinner Tom Hartley’s inputs on the southpaw safely stored in his memory bank ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia starting from November 22. Jaiswal, who scored a century on debut in the West...
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MCG to host one-off AUS vs ENG match to celebrate 150 years of Test cricket
Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo: @CricketAus 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 11:46 AM IST Australia is set to host England in a stand-alone celebratory match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2027 to celebrate 150 years of Test cricket. The match will celebrate a century-and-a-half of Test...
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‘Franchise cricket for some countries is more lucrative’: Pat Cummins bats for separate windows for IPL and Tests
Jul 08, 2024 03:11 PM IST Pat Cummins called for a window for Test cricket so that players don’t have to choose between the longest format and franchise cricket. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has called for cricket administrators to consider separate windows for the longest format of the game so that players don’t have...
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Cricket Australia launches exciting lucky draw for Test Cricket fans
In an effort to bolster enthusiasm for Test cricket, Cricket Australia has announced a new and exciting initiative for fans. Cricketer Scott Boland revealed that fans purchasing tickets for any Test match this season will automatically be entered into a golden ticket lucky draw. This move is part of Cricket Australia’s broader strategy to attract...
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Ex-Australian opener Burns to represent Italy as a tribute to late brother
Melbourne: Former Australian Test opener Joe Burns has switched allegiance to Italy in a bid to help the Europeans qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup as a tribute to his late brother. Burns, who played 23 Tests from 2014-20, was left out of Queensland state’s contracts list for the coming domestic season in Australia...
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Mitchell Starc hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket
Although the 34-year-old did not explicitly mention which format he might give up, it is presumed to be One Day Internationals (ODIs), especially given that the next 50-over World Cup is scheduled for 2027, PTI reported. Starc, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record ₹24.75 crore, showcased brilliance during the crucial stages of the...
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Nathan Lyon interview | On batting on one leg, ‘The Test’ and IPL 2024
Nathan Lyon in ‘The Test’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video Nathan Lyon hobbles and limps gingerly as he walks out to bat to a cheering audience at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Batting on one leg and visibly in discomfort due to a calf injury, Nathan would go on to add four off 13 excruciating balls...
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Lyon says Australia would have won Ashes 4-0 if he was not injured
In short: Nathan Lyon said he believes Australia would have won the 2023 Ashes series 4-0 if he had not been injured. Lyon injured his calf in the second Test at Lords, which Australia won to take a 2-0 lead, but ultimately the series was tied. What’s next? Lyon says winning a Test series in...