Cooper Connolly has only bowled 96 balls in his first-class career – yet will head to Sri Lanka as a potential Test spinner. Nathan Lyon details why he thinks the Test bolter can have an impact.
In an exclusive interview, Sam Konstas says if he had his time over again he wouldn’t say a word to Jasprit Bumrah, and reveals the surprise aftermath to his showdown with Virat Kohli.
They are the moments that make you appreciate how well Sam Konstas has handled being thrust into the spotlight – and how he is changing cricket and engaging a whole new audience.
Sam Konstas may have ruffled some feathers and produced some wild batting in his first two Tests but says Australia will see a different side to him in Sri Lanka and beyond.
Pat Cummins has already confirmed he will miss the Sri Lanka tour due to the impending birth of his second child, and Josh Hazlewood is under a fitness cloud. But what about Scott Boland?
The cricket world has been introduced to Australia’s new teen star – a swashbuckling opener with boundless confidence. But the version seen this series has confused those who know him best. So who is the real Sam Konstas?
Australia is now the undisputed No.1 team in world cricket, following a brilliant comeback series win over India. And behind it all was a booze ban that was emphatically broken on Sunday.
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has fired back at Australia – and coach Andrew McDonald – to reignite the war of words sparked by Sam Konstas’ battle with Jasprit Bumrah on day one.
Pressure is on for Australia’s top six to chase a tricky fourth innings target to win this volatile final Test and secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. And it starts with Usman Khawaja.
The SCG Test is set to explode after Australia’s management accused India of using “intimidating” tactics by aggressively swarming 19-year-old star Sam Konstas.
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