Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with uncapped opener Jake Weatherald earning his maiden Test call-up. The left-hander, known for his aggressive stroke play, could become Usman Khawaja’s sixth opening partner since David Warner’s retirement last year. Fast bowlers Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott have also been included […]

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja is hopeful that he has more to contribute and sees a key role for himself in helping nurture young Sam Konstas on his return to Test cricket against the West Indies as well. However, Khawaja scored a career-best double-century earlier this year against Sri Lanka, but he faced twin failures […]

In a significant shake-up to Australia’s Test setup, Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the playing XI for the upcoming first Test against the West Indies, while senior batter Steve Smith has been ruled out due to injury. Chief selector George Bailey confirmed that 19-year-old Sam Konstas and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will replace the duo […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed veteran batter Usman Khawaja and his opening partner Marnus Labuschagne despite their poor form in the World Test Championship final defeat. Labuschagne, who made an amazing start to his Test career in 2019, has faced a rough patch for over a year. Since the start of 2024, he […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that significant changes might be seen in the Australian batting lineup after the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final as well. He also opined on Usman Khawaja’s poor show against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, where he also got out similarly in […]

In a low-scoring, bowler-dominated World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa, fans had to wait an astonishing 547 deliveries before witnessing the first six of the match. With power-hitters like Cameron Green, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs in the mix, one would have expected fireworks early on. But […]

Well, the suspense is over! Australia has named their playing XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, set to kick off tomorrow, June 11th, at the iconic Lord’s. Skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the anticipated changes, and the biggest headline is undoubtedly the omission of Scott Boland. At 36, Boland finds himself […]

Marnus Labuschagne is gearing up for what he believes will be another classic contest as Australia prepare to take on South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. The Australian middle-order mainstay, who was part of the squad that dominated India in the 2023 final, spoke highly of the Proteas and the […]

Australia’s middle-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has shared his desire to silence the crowd, which will likely be heavily in Afghanistan’s side when they play against each other on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He also said that he wishes Australia finish at the top spot in their pool as well. Speaking to reporters […]

At the end of the day’s play at the MCG, Australia have a lead of 333 runs with the final wicket pair looking solid with a partnership as well. Speaking after the day’s play, veteran batter Marnus Labuschagne added that the final few minutes of the day was exciting to watch from the dressing room […]