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Webster Backs Labuschagne To Give His Best As An Opener For Australia In WTC Final
The Sydney Morning Herald: Seam-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster has backed Marnus Labuschagne to deliver his best if he's called upon to be the opener for Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lords'.
Labuschagne has just one Test century to his name since the end of 2022 and in his ongoing stint with county side Glamorgan, has averaged just nine from three innings so far. Australia also have teenaged opener Sam Konstas in their ranks to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja.
“When he’s at his best, he’s unbelievable. His record speaks for itself. He’s a hundred-maker and a game winner. I’m sure going to the top (of the batting) wouldn’t phase him too much. Whoever gets the nod for that final is going to be raring to go,” Webster was quoted as saying by The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Sam Konstas Departs Sri Lanka Tour Early To Focus On Sheffield Shield
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Head Predicts Konstas Recall As An Opener In WTC Final, Says 'most Likely I’ll Go Back To Middle-order'
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia batter Travis Head has indicated a return to the middle-order for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord’s, with the expectation that youngster Sam Konstas will reclaim his opening spot alongside veteran Usman Khawaja for the crucial clash against South Africa.
Labuschagne, Head Or Konstas Could Be Next 10,000-run Aussie Batter, Opines Smith
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australian batting maestro Steve Smith, who etched his name among the all-time greats by becoming the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs, has stated that one of the batters from Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and young prodigy Sam Konstas could be the fifth Australian to reach the milestone.
‘Nice To Tick That Off': Smith After 10,000 Test Runs Milestone
The Sydney Morning Herald: After becoming only the fourth Australian to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on day one of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, Steve Smith felt “nice to tick that off” with a flick wide of mid-on off Prabath Jayasuriya.
Kuhnemann Credits Medical Team For Getting Him Ready To Play Tests In Sri Lanka
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia’s left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann said he would give credit to the medical team back home for getting him ready to play in the upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka barely a week after requiring surgery for a fractured thumb.
Two-tier Test System Should Be On A Relegation And Promotion Basis, Says Shan Masood
The Sydney Morning Herald: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has backed the proposed two-tier system in red-ball cricket but asserted that "it should be on a relegation and promotion basis" to make it more exciting.
Lyon Declares Himself '100 Per Cent Fit' For Sri Lanka Tour
The Sydney Morning Herald: Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.
Greg Chappell Lauds England’s Young Team To Dominate Australia In Ashes
The Sydney Morning Herald: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, delved into England’s meteoric rise under the transformative leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, contrasting it with the stagnation and structural challenges facing Australian cricket ahead of next Ashes series.
Kuhnemann Credits Move To Tasmania For Australia Test Team Recall
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia’s left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has credited a move to Tasmania in the domestic cricket circuit for helping him clinch a recall to the Test team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
'I'm Bit More Relaxed Now, It’s Going To Be A Cool Tour', Says Smith On His Captaincy Return
Sydney Morning Herald: Veteran batter Steve Smith said he is feeling "bit more relaxed" about the chance to lead Australia for two Tests in Galle in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.
Ranatunga Warns Against Two-Tier Test Cricket, Calls Out Big Three For Exclusionary Plans
Sydney Morning Herald: Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket’s "Big Three" – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape. The three powerhouses are planning to create a two-tier system that prioritises matches among themselves, relegating other cricket-playing nations to a secondary status. Ranatunga fears that this move could severely harm the development of the sport, especially in smaller cricketing nations.
Hazlewood Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Test Tour Due To Calf Injury: Report
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia have faced a major setback ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29, as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the tour due to a recurring calf injury and side strain.
I Don’t See A Two-tier System Happening: Clive Lloyd
The Sydney Morning Herald: Legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd said he is greatly disturbed by the proposed two-tier Test cricket system, deeming it as an idea which is not very good at all.
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