Australia’s two biggest Test cricket rivals slumped to surprise series losses that were seismic for the sport’s traditional format and should provide valuable lessons for this summer and next.
New Zealand bowled India out for 245 to wrap up victory within three days of the second Test. India’s streak of 18 consecutive Test series wins at home - a record dating back to 2012 - is over.
Shane Watson believes his 19-year-old pupil Sam Konstas is better prepared for Test cricket than many older contemporaries.
India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli is badly out of form. Now the tourists have made a shock selection call ahead of their gold-plated Test series against Australia starting next month.
The wise-headed Nathan McSweeney said he would “bat wherever” if it meant being able to wear the famous Australian Test cap.
Cricket lovers are in ardent agreement that Australia needs new blood. David Warner is the comeback that nobody wants.
Steve Smith’s angry reaction to his lbw dismissal by Scott Boland in the Shield clash at the MCG was as much about losing precious time in the middle as it was the umpire’s judgment.
Steve Smith has lifted the lid on his backflip from Test opener to number four against India this summer,while two contenders for his former position were unable to take their chances.
Rishabh Pant’s recovery from a life-threatening accident to the summer’s most compelling tourist is just one of several fascinating storylines ahead of India’s arrival.
Marcus Harris has already proven he can bat against India,but not that he can make big scores. The selectors must judge whether he can make that leap.
After proving his fitness this week,Glenn Maxwell will not be waiting by the phone for a Test call-up on home soil against India. Here’s why.