Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Steve Smith for a golden duck became one of the key turning moments of Day 1’s play, and former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden discussed where the Australia batter went wrong. “Think of Steve Smith’s career. He’s always been a modern day enigma. You’ve always kind of expected him at some point…
Nathan McSweeney and KL Rahul. (Getty Images) Australia and India both had one box ticked for the opening spot ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal fit the bill for India and Usman Khawaja for hosts Australia. Who will occupy the other end remained a mystery.For Australia, Steve Smith had stepped up to face the…
Nathan McSweeney (AP Photo) Former Australian opener David Warner has publicly endorsed Nathan McSweeney as a potential standout performer in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The prestigious Test series between Australia and India is scheduled to commence on Friday in Perth.McSweeney, the 25-year-old captain of the South Australian cricket team, is poised to make his Test…
Australia’s young opener Nathan McSweeney admitted to be under pressure ahead of the Test debut but said that he’s ready for the opportunity. Notably, India and Australia are all set to lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning from November 22 at Perth Stadium, Perth. McSweeney is likely to make his debut in the…