It’s been 41 years since an Aussie opener made a century on Test debut. Here’s his advice for McSweeney
Openers Phillip Hughes, Phil Jaques, David Warner and Chris Rogers all failed to make more than four runs in their maiden Test innings. Wayne Phillips fared a little better.
- by Tom Decent
Latest
Blues handed major advantage for next year’s Origin series
In 2019 and 2022, the Blues thumped the Maroons at this neutral venue. They’re heading back there for game two in 2025.
- by Tom Decent
Inside Smith’s blueprint to take down Ashwin and India
Restored to his preferred position of No.4, the veteran batter explains how he intends to get the better of India’s most experienced bowler this summer.
- by Tom Decent and Daniel Brettig
India suffer fresh injury blow to star batsman ahead of Australian series
Indian No.3 Shubman Gill is reportedly out of the Perth Test as a veteran fast bowler gains momentum.
- by Tom Decent
Johnson claims record-breaking haul as Australia wrap up Pakistan T20 series
Spencer Johnson claimed 5-26 from four overs to help Australia sneak home in a tight match against Pakistan as Adam Zampa showed off an interesting new hairstyle.
- by Tom Decent and Jonathan Drennan
Cricket Briefing
Australian cricket
McSweeney call shows Australian selectors backed themselves into a corner: Hayden
Batting great Matthew Hayden says Australia was forced to pick a non-specialist opener to face India in next week’s first Test.
- by Tom Decent and Andrew Wu
‘Let’s psych ’em out’: Inside the secret training session India didn’t want everyone to see
Drones, ladders and long-lenses. Welcome to the first proper training session of India’s rock star cricketers on Australian soil.
- by Tom Decent
‘It’s a little more than a guess’: Bailey defends McSweeney selection as concerning stats revealed
Nathan McSweeney averages 20 when he comes to the crease inside the first three overs of an innings but George Bailey is adamant he’s ready to open for Australia.
- by Tom Decent
Australia suffer humiliation on home soil as Pakistan claim famous series win
For the first time in 22 years, Australia has lost a home ODI series to Pakistan.
- by Tom Decent
Updated
Test cricket
Selectors reveal the numbers behind McSweeney opening gamble
Nathan McSweeney is Australia’s newest Test opener because the top order batting struggles of his state side gave the selectors a case to choose him as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner against India this summer.
- by Tom Decent and Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Wallabies
Australian player ratings: Who were the stars for the Wallabies?
The Wallabies pulled off a stunning victory over England. Here’s how the players rated.
- by Tom Decent
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