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BGT: Konstas Wants To Show The World That He's Good, Says Ponting
Boxing Day Test: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes Sam Konstas has it in him to make his mark on Test debut against India, saying the teenaged batter has the attitude in him to show the world that he’s good.
Konstas, 19, is set to make his Test debut against India in the Boxing Day Test starting on Thursday in front of more than 90,000 fans at a sweltering Melbourne Cricket Ground after being called into the squad at the expense of Nathan McSweeney.
Konstas, a member of the Australia-winning 2024 U19 Men’s World Cup team, scored a century while playing for the Prime Minister's XI against India in the warm-up pink-ball match at Manuka Oval in Canberra. In 11 first-class matches, Konstas has scored 718 runs at an average of 42.2, including two centuries and three fifties.
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PCB Chairman Hails Champions Trophy 2025 Agreement As 'milestone For Pakistan'
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the eagerly anticipated schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for global cricket. With the tournament set to be played in a hybrid format, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his pride and optimism over Pakistan’s role as a host.
Australia 'excited To Play' At Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
Kho Kho World Cup: 'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted. They are now gearing up to be a part of the inaugural World Cup scheduled to take place here from January 13 to 19.
India Retain Asia Cup-winning Team For U19 Women's WC Title Defense
Asia Cup: Niki Prasad will lead India in the U19 Women's World Cup as the defending champions have named a 15-member squad to retain the title.
Wanindu Hasaranga Returns For ODIs Against New Zealand
Wanindu Hasaranga: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has returned to Sri Lanka's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, starting on January 5 in Wellington.
Gardner Reflects On Australia's Dominant Year After ODI Series Sweep Over NZ
Ashleigh Gardner: Ashleigh Gardner, who capped off a stellar year with a match-winning performance in Australia’s 75-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI at Wellington, reflected on the team’s dominance in 2024 and expressed excitement for the challenges ahead, including the historic Women’s Ashes series.
SA Will Shine Through In Champions Trophy, Says Walter After 3-0 Loss To Pakistan
Champions Trophy: Despite suffering a 3-0 ODI series defeat to Pakistan, South Africa head coach Rob Walter said he is confident of the team shining in major tournaments like next year’s Champions Trophy, citing his team’s track record in last two World Cups.
Australia Clinch ICC Women's Championship Title For Third Time
Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Australia capped off their 24-match ICC Women's Championship campaign with a dominant a 75-run victory over New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, securing an unassailable lead in the tournament standings and clinching their third consecutive title in the competition.
BBL: McSweeney Hits Fiery 78 To Guide Heat To Thrilling Win After Australia Snub
Big Bash League: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.
Kayla Reyneke To Lead South Africa In 2025 U19 Women’s T20 WC
T20 World Cup: All-rounder Kayla Reyneke has been named as South Africa’s captain for the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, starting on January 18 in Malaysia. South Africa are drawn in Group C alongside Samoa, New Zealand, and Nigeria.
Little Bit Of Time To Work On My Craft Has Been Really Nice, Says Darcie Brown
With Megan Schutt: Ahead of Australia’s second ODI against New Zealand, which is under a rain threat in Wellington, pacer Darcie Brown said it felt really nice to have that little bit of time to work on her bowling skills.
BGT: McSweeney Dropped, Konstas Added To Aus Squad For Final Two Tests Against India
New South Wales: Young opener Nathan McSweeney has been dropped while uncapped Sam Konstas earned maiden call-up to the Australia Test squad for the last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne and Sydney.
I Would've Sent Him With A Lot Of Respect, Happiness: Kapil Dev On Ashwin's Retirement
Chennai Super Kings: Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed that he would not have wanted the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to retire from the game in such a manner. Instead, he would have preferred to bid him farewell with great respect and joy.
South Africa Have Set Sights On Seeing Itself In WTC Final: Bavuma
World Test Championship Final: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that his team has firmly set their sights on entering their first-ever World Test Championship Final, to be held at Lord’s in June next year.
Konstas Is Very Confident Player Which You Don't See In Many, Says Bayliss
The Sydney Morning Herald: Trevor Bayliss, the legendary Australian coach who guided England to Ashes glory and a World Cup triumph said that he has seen something extraordinary in the 19-year-old Sam Konstas, which he calls a rare self-confidence and belief that he’s only witnessed in a handful of elite players.
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