Sheffield Shield
Editorial
Test cricket
Konstas dazzled on debut, but patience essential for such a young star
Not all of the 19-year-old’s innings will be as exciting, or productive, as on day one of the MCG Test, but selectors need to give him time to flourish.
- The Herald's View
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A run machine being compared to Ricky Ponting: Meet Sam Konstas
Since the age of 14, the NSW youngster has been plundering centuries. Now he is confident he is ready for the Test arena.
- by Tom Decent
‘We were told he had to play’: State selector says Blues were forced to pick Adam Zampa
The decision to parachute Adam Zampa in for a Sheffield Shield match has caused a major stir, with fingers being pointed at Cricket Australia.
- by Tom Decent
‘Incredibly brave’: Abbott consoled during emotional SCG tribute to Phillip Hughes
Ten years to the day since the 25-year-old’s death, players stand for a minute’s silence before play at the SCG.
- by Tom Decent
‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’: Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death
Few people knew Hughes like Neil D’Costa. In a candid interview, the late Test batsman’s coach opens up on life without his “little mate”.
- by Tom Decent
‘This selection is a very bad one’: Taylor asks why Blues picked Zampa
Test great Mark Taylor believes the selection of Adam Zampa for a Sheffield Shield match sends the wrong message as the spinner pushes for a Test debut in Sri Lanka.
- by Tom Decent
The call that shows Marcus Harris is still firmly in Test opener’s race
The Victorian left-hander is slated to open in both games for Australia A, in an indication he may have the inside running on NSW’s Sam Konstas for the vacant berth at the top of the order.
- by Tom Decent and Andrew Wu
‘Future captain’: Why Nathan McSweeney is destined to wear a baggy green
The uncapped South Australian has emerged as a leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s order against India, and beyond that, astute judges say he has all the attributes to one day lead the national team.
- by Jon Pierik
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Cameron Bancroft’s push for Test selection is threatening to come unstuck after the opener was again dismissed cheaply in WA’s six-wicket Sheffield Shield defeat of Tasmania.
- by Jasper Bruce
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Australian cricket
Smith comes clean on his move down the Test batting order as contenders fail auditions
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.
- by Daniel Brettig
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