Though arguably Australia's finest batsman of the modern era, Steve Smith's only on-field role has been as a substitute at this World Cup, with selectors opting for the hard-hitting but inexperienced David in the middle order.
'We just let them off the hook there and probably didn't build pressure the way we wanted to.'
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
India, however, went to Gabba and scripted a record chase of 328 with 19 balls remaining on the final day for a thrilling three-wicket win, which also sealed the series.
Nasser Hussain reckons James Anderson will pip Stuart Broad for a place in the 2nd Test starting on Thursday in Adelaide.
The spinner could not justify his selection and leaked 95 from his 11 overs for the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) expects technology that enables the third umpire to check for no balls to be available for the remainder of the Ashes series after it broke down ahead of the ongoing first Test.
Australian spin legend Shane Warne has been left 'battered and bruised' after suffering a motorbike accident.
'I always know that when he gets into that game, he'll want to put his mark on it, put his stamp on it.'
Mohammed Shami defended 11 runs in the final over to hand India a 6-run victory over Australia in a warm-up match.
Shastri hails Siraj for overcoming every hurdle in Australia
'Running has been my support system as an actor, especially when I'm down and out.'
Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has attained a career-best second position after notching two half-centuries in the final Test series against England in Karachi.
"If you talk to all the great players out there, they say he is a great player. We'll just have to see if he bounces back in Melbourne. He is a pretty tough nut, old David. I don't think that (run drought) necessarily worries him," Erskine added.
Nathan Lyon captured a long-awaited 400th Test wicket and spun Australia to the brink of a comprehensive victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane on Saturday as England lost eight wickets in a stunning morning collapse on Day 4.
The 34-year-old will hope to push for a second century, four years after his glorious 140 in Perth.
'If we can put that new ball in the right areas and get a couple of wickets with that new ball, it can really turn quickly.'
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test played at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.
Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.
Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes Test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.
'Hits a six, takes a catch... Guiding India to the match.'
Ending weeks of speculation, Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for an assignment comprising four Tests, along with three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.
Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.
Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in India ahead of next month's four-Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.
Joe Root's decision to bat backfired on England, who were bowled out for just 147 on a rain-hit first day.
Carey said selectors had not spoken to him about playing beyond the first two Tests.
'Now that you have this self-belief, you can see where you have taken a game as a team.'
Lyon breached Pujara's defence and was happy to be a party-spoiler in India No 3's 100th game.
'Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a Test series in this way will be remembered in the history of Indian cricket forever... BCCI announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ...The value of this win is beyond any number... well done to every member of the touring party,' BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tweeted.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes India have a couple of injury concerns and will have to rejig their combination if Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari are not fit in time for the final Test.
Sundar went on to play a knock of 62 runs in his debut Test
England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.
Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.
Dominic Xavier wonders why India has lost its mojo.
It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.
Following a scintillating spell that saw the Indian batting line-up collapse, Nathan Lyon said he was happy if he could get the batters to defend.
'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'
'Rahul needs to play county cricket, but will he skip the IPL?'
