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.
India have stunned world cricket by being razed for 46 by New Zealand’s pace bowlers in Bengaluru. The incredible events unfolded after a day that underlined why this Indian summer is Australian cricket’s most important in decades.
In contrast with past eras of international sport,Cummins has helped foster a culture of putting life ahead of cricket,in the belief it will bring better results over the long term and extend careers.
The saga said much about Smith,a wilful genius with waning powers,and also about the national selectors.
Gun opener Sam Konstas will join the fast track into national team colours when he is named in the Australia A squad this week.
Cameron Green is likely to sacrifice this summer for back surgery that stands a chance of allowing him to bowl more overs.
At a time of Twenty20 and impactful innings of 20 balls or so,Sam Konstas has made hundreds his habit,with two in just this week.
Australia’s selectors are redrafting their plans for India’s visit without giant all-rounder Cameron Green,as the status of his back injury becomes murkier.
Cameron Green is expected to be available to play against India as a batter from the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy showdown.
Meg Lanning knows how to win Twenty20 World Cups,and she set out how Australia can claim a seventh title with the tournament starting for the Aussies on Saturday.
Indian cricket’s latest flex has targeted Pat Cummins and other top Australian players by threatening two-year bans if they skip the IPL for any reason other than injury.