Why white ball infiltration is much worse than we thought
Australia has been worried for several years that its once flawless factory which spat out top-shelf batting talent was suffering from a squeaky conveyor belt. This Test series confirms it.
Australia has been worried for several years that its once flawless factory which spat out top-shelf batting talent was suffering from a squeaky conveyor belt. This Test series confirms it.
Steve Smith might be struggling, but can he become Australia’s Avenger again? A pre-season leaf out of Chris Hemsworth’s book could be the key.
There was a serenity about India in Melbourne that is even more intimidating than Virat Kohli’s swagger. Their poker face is unnerving. And it has exposed Australia.
It’s a source of ire and confusion from the press box to the stands to the living rooms of TV viewers, now Sachin Tendulkar has called for a major change to the way DRS is employed.
Australia has doggedly stood by Joe Burns this series, but the tension of trying to snatch at form which simply isn’t there has overwhelmed him.
In the absence of David Warner, Australia has been left without a tone-setting alpha male. The innings now starts with a nervous tone that enables new-ball attacks to find their groove.
Australia has been urged to find its mean streak to avoid a shock series loss to an Indian side missing skipper Virat Kohli after surrendering inside four days in Melbourne.
Australia are facing a monumental battle to save the second Test as they fume over the controversial DRS dismissal of captain Tim Paine.
Ajinkya Rahane’s quiet demeanour is in stark contrast to Virat Kohli but he could be the type of captain India needs, writes Robert Craddock.
Australia gifted a host of chances to key Indian batsmen on day two, leaving itself with a massive task to stay in the Boxing Day Test.
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