With Indian-origin people estimated to represent 1.3 per cent of the overall US population, it’s no surprise teams from the subcontinent will be roared along at the T20 World Cup in the USA. Make no mistake, the grandstand crowds won’t be ignorant.
Overlooking Jake Fraser-McGurk has little to do with how talented he is and everything to do with selecting a national T20I World Cup squad as opposed to an XI for a T20 league franchise.
The looming retirement of one of cricket’s all-time greats could be the last of its kind.
Despite having broken more than a billion Indian hearts in the World Cup only five months ago, Pat Cummins has gone from villain to superhero.
After the rather unsavoury exit as Australia’s head coach two years ago, this is Justin Langer’s first opportunity at coaching at a high level, or any level for that matter.
Real or imagined, Alex Carey finally can bury the demons from Jonny Bairstow’s stumping at Lord’s.
The batter once touted as Australia’s best since Sir Donald Bradman hasn’t lasted long enough in his new role as Test opener to get used to that ‘bright red thing’.
The Australian wicket-keeper in the past joked about being asked by his wife to put the shot away. To his credit, Alex Carey did heed her advice. On day two, the sweep shot let the 32-year-old down in rather embarrassing fashion.
Kane Williamson is the world’s No.1 batter but with an indifferent record against the ‘Big Three’ he may have more to prove in Christchurch than Steve Smith the opener.
Australia’s Test players will soon have the rest of 2024 off before they reconvene to host India and young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal, who schooled me at just age 14.
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