News for 'Nathan McSweeney'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity.'

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Opener Sam Konstas smashed a century to lead Australia's superb showing with the bat on the rain-hit Day 1 of the first unofficial Test match against India A.

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

India will have to wait until day two to show their skills and may need early wickets to force a third consecutive result in the series.

How Australia Floored India At Adelaide Oval

How Australia Floored India At Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The opening day drew more than 50,000 fans making it the fourth highest attendance ever for a day of Test cricket at the Adelaide Oval.

Yusuf Pathan backs India ahead of Boxing Day Test

Yusuf Pathan backs India ahead of Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Australia has made a couple of changes to its squad, addressing Hazlewood's absence and the top-order issues. Sam Konstas replaces Nathan McSweeney in the squad for the fourth Test.

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Bumrah, who claimed an eight-wicket match haul in India's 295-run win in the series opener, showed signs of discomfort while bowling the 81st over of Australia's innings.

Aus Old Guard Faces Scrutiny in Bid to Retain Ashes

Aus Old Guard Faces Scrutiny in Bid to Retain Ashes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'That so many have reached such an advanced stage of their careers without obvious replacements is certainly a reflection of their quality, but will be a matter of concern in the case of more injuries during the series.'

Sudharsan, Padikkal Rescue India A

Sudharsan, Padikkal Rescue India A

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A six-wicket haul from pacer Mukesh Kumar helped India A stay in the hunt during their first unofficial Test against Australia A at Mackay, Australia on Friday.

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath.

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell.

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for a spot in the World Test Championship final, set to be held next year in London.

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

India's Test stars flopped with the bat as the hosts folded for a lowly 194 in 52.5 overs in their first innings, on Day 2 of the unofficial second Test against Australia A.

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Jaiswal is too talented to be written off after one bad innings. He'll bounce back. The real test is how he handles the second innings.'

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

An uncapped Easwaran and a 53-Test veteran Rahul, who is known for his ability to bat anywhere in the order, are the leading contenders to partner Jaiswal in Perth, but both fell cheaply against Australia A.

'Konstas played a style of cricket new to India'

'Konstas played a style of cricket new to India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was mesmerized by the way young opener Sam Konstas scored an audacious half-century in the Boxing Day Test against India, but insisted that it was unlikely to become a "blueprint" for future matches.

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth Test against India

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

Unstoppable Bumrah! 50 Test Wickets in Australia and Counting

Unstoppable Bumrah! 50 Test Wickets in Australia and Counting

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah continued his domination of Australian cricket, reaching a significant milestone of 50 Test wickets Down Under.

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Starc was the standout performer on a lively Adelaide pitch, returning excellent figures of 6/48 to dismiss India for a mere 180 runs.

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The biggest positives with the bat in Perth were Virat Kohli regaining his rhythm and Jaiswal's coming of age hundred in his debut Test in Australia. Both will look to build on those significant gains in Adelaide.

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Matt Renshaw feels he figures way down in the Australian selection pecking order for the opener's slot.

Katich's advice for Aussie batters facing Bumrah ...

Katich's advice for Aussie batters facing Bumrah ...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Katich noted that since Bumrah rarely bowls loose deliveries, the Australians must be strategically good in their approach.

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The blockbuster series will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge successive losses on home soil when they go head-to-head from Friday.

Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG

Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for inclusion in India's playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth, on Friday.