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‘Stay on top of him’: Australia pacer Boland on targeting KL Rahul | Cricket News

‘Stay on top of him’: Australia pacer Boland on targeting KL Rahul | Cricket News

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Seasoned fast bowler Scott Boland will feature for Australia A as they take on India A on Thursday and the 35-year-old is eager to have a go at India star KL Rahul. Rahul, going through a lean patch, has landed in Australia with Dhruv Jurel to get extra game time. The Karnataka batsman has been struggling to find his form ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Boland knows about Rahul’s poor record in Australia – an average of 20.77 from five Tests. Boland, who was part of the World Test Championship winning squad of 21-23, feels Rahul needs to be attacked early to keep him in check. “He’s a world-class player but someone I think we can get on top of pretty early and hopefully stay on top of him for the majority of the summer,” he said. “I was lucky to bowl to him in a Test over in India a couple of years ago, but it’ll be nice to play against him in our backyard,” Boland added. It’s no secret that the fast …

‘Ball tampering accusations can be a nightmare for umpires’: Ex-international official on alleged ball tampering controversy | Cricket News

‘Ball tampering accusations can be a nightmare for umpires’: Ex-international official on alleged ball tampering controversy | Cricket News

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Even though Cricket Australia had cleared the India ‘A’ team of any wrongdoing after an alleged ball tampering controversy during the India A vs Australia A match in Mackay, umpire Shawn Craig has been hailed by fellow umpires in Australia. The ball tampering allegations surfaced on the start of the Day 4 of the India A vs Australia A match, which will be followed later this month with the big Border Gavaskar Trophy series. According to Sydney Morning Herald, umpire Shawn Craig, a former middle-order batsman for Victoria, was heard on the stump microphone telling the Indian players: “No more discussion, let’s play… you scratch it, we change the ball.” Post the incident, the ball was changed and Australia A won the match by seven wickets. “More power to Shawn for not ignoring their actions. But it is important that officials’ actions and language does not further provoke or inflame. It is fine being official but you don’t want to be officious. I felt Shawn should have had the other umpire with him if it …

India A shut ball-tampering allegations, clarify Ishan Kishan umpire conversation: ‘Maybe a nail brushed it’

India A shut ball-tampering allegations, clarify Ishan Kishan umpire conversation: ‘Maybe a nail brushed it’

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Nov 04, 2024 05:18 PM IST The incident happened on the fourth day of the opening game of the series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay The India A team, who are currently touring Australia for a two-match unofficial Test series, on Monday denied all allegations pertaining to ball-tampering and clarified wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan‘s conversation with the on-field umpire at the time of the incident, for which was a marked for showing dissent. Ishan Kishan and other India A players in conversation with umpire(Getty) Just a day after Cricket Australia cleared India A of all the allegations, a source in the team told The Indian Express that the scratch on the ball might have occurred after it hit the side-board or brushed against a nail near the boundary ropes, and categorically denied that any player was involved in tampering with the ball. “Our players didn’t tamper or scratch the ball. There were three marks on the ball which was changed. It was like a nail would have brushed it near the ground or …

‘Ball tampering accusations can be a nightmare for umpires’: Ex-international official on alleged ball tampering controversy | Cricket News

‘India A were up to something’: Ball tampering controversy against Australia A sets off fireworks ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News

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Even before India set foot in Australia to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the fireworks have been set off Down Under. As the Rohit Sharma-led side succumbed to a series whitewash at home to New Zealand on Sunday, the India ‘A’ team in Australian city of Mackay was at the centre of an alleged ball tampering controversy. And even though Cricket Australia cleared the touring party of any wrongdoing, there are no signs yet of the issue dying down. Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy told SENQ: “When you see a team complain about a ball being changed, they were up to something.” The Associated Australian Press called it an ‘explosive start to the summer’. “Tamper Temper,” screamed the headline of Australian newspaper Daily Telegraph, refering to the spat between India A captain Ishan Kishan and umpire Shawn Craig over the issue. The report alluded to the previous instances of bad blood between the two sides, including the Monkeygate scandal from 2008. The allegations surfaced on the start of Day 4 when Australia were resuming at 85 …

India ‘A’ denies tampering allegations: ‘Maybe a nail from side boards brushed it’ | Cricket News

India ‘A’ denies tampering allegations: ‘Maybe a nail from side boards brushed it’ | Cricket News

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The India A side currently playing their Australian counterparts, has denied all allegations made against them of scratching the ball during the first unofficial Test against Australia A at Mackay in Queensland. A source in the India A team said that the scratch might have occurred due to the ball hitting the side-board or could have happened if it struck a nail near the boundary ropes, but was categorical in saying that no player tampered with the ball while bowling with it. “Our players didn’t tamper or scratch the ball. There were three marks on the ball which was changed. It was like a nail would have brushed it near the ground or the marks would have happened near the boundary rope or it must have brushed the boards. Our players had nothing to do with any allegations and our players told this to the umpire too,” a source within the India A team informed. The final day of the first unofficial Test started off on a wrong note when the Indian players surrounded umpire …

‘India A players were up to something with the ball’: Former AUS keeper Ian Healy on ball-change controversy in 1st unofficial Test | Cricket News

‘India A players were up to something with the ball’: Former AUS keeper Ian Healy on ball-change controversy in 1st unofficial Test | Cricket News

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Weighing in on the ball-change controversy during the Australia A-India A first four-day match in Mackay on Sunday, former Australia wicket-keeper has said that the Indian players were “up to something” with the ball. The final day of the first unofficial Test got off on a wrong note when the Indian players surrounded umpire Shawn Craig to question the abrupt change of balls from overnight. The Indians were handed a fresh ball to resume proceedings in their attempt to defend a 224-run target. Australia A walked in with seven wickets in hand and an 86-run deficit when an argument ensued in the middle. While umpire Craig informed the visitors that the ball was changed because the officials believed scratch marks were intentionally placed on the ball. When India A wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan protested the decision, calling it “stupid”, umpire Craig cautioned the player of a report for dissent and “inappropriate behaviour”. While allegations of ball-tampering cropped up instantly, Cricket Australia later cleared India A while also stating that Kishan will not be reprimanded. However, Healy …

India A accused of ball-tampering during defeat to Australia A in 1st unofficial Test; Ishan Kishan reported for dissent | Cricket News

India A accused of ball-tampering during defeat to Australia A in 1st unofficial Test; Ishan Kishan reported for dissent | Cricket News

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The fourth day of the India A-Australia A unofficial Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay began on a controversial note when the on-field umpires changed the ball used by the visitors after ball-tampering allegations. Shortly before Sunday’s play began with Australia A requiring 86 runs to win, the India A players were seen questioning umpire Shawn Craig about the ball handed over to resume proceedings. “When you scratch it, we change the ball. No more discussion, let’s play,” Craig was heard saying on the stump microphone. While the Indian players attempted to argue, Craig said, “No more discussion; let’s play. This is not a discussion.” When the players asked if they would continue playing with the freshly handed ball, the umpire reaffirmed: “You’re playing with that ball.” According to AAP, India A wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan was then reported for showing dissent to umpire Craig’s decision. Kishan stated that it was a “really stupid decision.” “You will be on report for dissent. That’s inappropriate behaviour. It is because of your (team) actions we …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: In Australia, Prithvi Shaw becomes a cautionary tale of rushed Test debut for batting prodigy Sam Konstas | Cricket News

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: In Australia, Prithvi Shaw becomes a cautionary tale of rushed Test debut for batting prodigy Sam Konstas | Cricket News

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Prithvi Shaw’s fall from grace seems to have become an example for cricketers in Australia, with a renowned coach warning against a rushed debut for 19-year-old Sam Konstas. Neil D’Costa, the batting coach who guided Michael Clarke and Philip Hughes to Test debuts, has warned that ‘picking Sam Konstas for an international debut against India could do the youngster’s career more harm than good’, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Australia are searching for Usman Khawaja’s opening partner, given that David Warner retired at the start of the year and Steve Smith will return to the No.4 position. Nathan McSweeney, who made 39 for Australia A against India A on Friday, in the fray but there have been speculations that the selectors could put faith in Konstas. Only 19, Konstas is regarded as one of Australian cricket’s brightest talents at the moment. However, D’Costa said: “He could be a good player for 100 Tests. If they put him in now, he might only play 10 Tests.” D’Costa, who is Marnus Labuschagne’s batting coach, went on …

Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy endorse Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to replace David Warner as Test opener | Cricket News

Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy endorse Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to replace David Warner as Test opener | Cricket News

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Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy have backed Nathan McSweeney to replace David Warner as Australia’s next Test opener, with Steve Smith returning to his preferred position at No. 4 in the upcoming five-match series against India, starting on November 22. Ponting, who had previously supported 19-year-old Sam Konstas to open alongside Usman Khawaja, has now endorsed McSweeney instead in the latest episode of The ICC Review. “I was put on the spot about a week ago, and I initially leaned towards the young guy, Sam Konstas. He’d come off back-to-back hundreds against South Australia,” Ponting said. “Then I thought a bit more about it. He’s so young and likely hasn’t played at challenging grounds like Optus (Perth) Stadium or The Gabba, nor experienced a pink-ball match at Adelaide Oval. So, although he’s got talent, there are several factors against him.” McSweeney, currently captaining Australia A, has impressed with his leadership and sound technique. Batting at No. 4, he scored a gritty 39 to stabilize Australia A’s innings in the ongoing first Unofficial …

Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal hold fort for India A | Cricket News

Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal hold fort for India A | Cricket News

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Sai Sudharsan (96 not out) and Devdutt Padikkal (80 not out) built an unbeaten 178-run partnership for the third wicket, pushing India A into a commanding position in their first unofficial Test match against Australia A at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday. At stumps on Day 2, the two southpaws had taken India A to 208 for 2, giving the team a 120-run lead over Australia A. India A had a shaky start to their second innings, losing openers Abhimanyu Easwaran (12) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (5) early. Captain Gaikwad was dismissed by Fergus O’Neill, while Easwaran was run out following a mix-up. After a tap to the leg side off Brendan Doggett, Easwaran attempted a quick single but was caught short by a direct hit from Jordan Buckingham. Day 2 highlights: #AUSAvINDA https://t.co/WbRuqGHZLn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 1, 2024 Following the setbacks, Sudharsan and Padikkal took control, dominating the Australia A bowlers. Padikkal had a lucky break when he played a shot straight to short cover, only for the bowler, Fergus …