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“I Was Naive…”: Australia Star’s Brutally Honest Confession On Facing Jasprit Bumrah

“I Was Naive…”: Australia Star’s Brutally Honest Confession On Facing Jasprit Bumrah

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It is not easy to make your international debut in the high-pressure Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It is harder still to face Jasprit Bumrah in the peak of his powers and get home unscathed. Australia youngster Nathan McSweeney went through this exact challenge when they took on India in late 2024, being dismissed by Bumrah on four different occasions and failing to make a single half-century. Now, McSweeney has opened up on the trial by fire, and the struggle of the Australian batting as a whole to deal with Bumrah. For the uninitiated, Bumrah took a Border-Gavaskar Trophy record 32 wickets in five Tests in the series, being by far and away the most dangerous bowler in the series. Such was Bumrah’s prowess that he was named the ‘Player of the Series’ despite India losing 1-3 in the end. “Tough work is probably an understatement. He’s an incredible bowler. I was probably naive going into it, never faced him before and (thinking) it’ll be fine. But he’s an incredible bowler, who not only has great …

Epic Scenes In Big Bash League: Son Gets Hit For Six, Dad Catches Ball. Watch

Epic Scenes In Big Bash League: Son Gets Hit For Six, Dad Catches Ball. Watch

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Match No- 31 of the ongoing Big Bash League between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat turned out to be a high-scoring encounter. Playing in Adelaide on Saturday, the Strikers registered a massive 56-run victory as they posted 251/5 in 20 overs, after being asked to bat first. In return, the Heat put up a good fight but gout bundled out for 195. For Strikers, Matthew Short was the star performer with his 109-run knock. However, a moment from Strikers’ bowler Liam Haskett became the highlight of the day. During the 4th over of the Heat’s chase, Nathan McSweeney hammered a pull shot over the deep square leg off Liam Haskett. The ball simply went for a six but in the crowd, it was caught by Haskett’s father. He then grabbed the ball and threw it back on the ground. No way! Liam Haskett got hit for six by Nathan McSweeney. The guy in the crowd that caught the catch? His DAD #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/qyVVGXNGxt — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, …

Star ‘Devastated’ After ‘Career-Ending’ Axing From Squad For Australia vs India Series

Star ‘Devastated’ After ‘Career-Ending’ Axing From Squad For Australia vs India Series

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Rookie Australia opener Nathan McSweeney admitted feeling “devastated” after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India but vowed to work hard to reclaim his spot in the national team. McSweeney was on Friday dropped by the national selectors, who handed a maiden call-up to teenage sensation Sam Kontas. “Yeah, I mean devastated, I get the dream come true and then didn’t quite work the way I wanted,” McSweeney told Channel 7. “But it’s all part of it, and I’ll get my head down and get back in the nets and work really hard and hopefully be ready to go for the next opportunity.” The 25-year-old, who made his Test debut in the series-opener in Perth, struggled at the top with scores of 10, 0, 39, 10 not out, 9, and 4 in his six innings. He was dismissed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah four times during the series. “It’s the game we’re in. If you don’t take an opportunity and you’re not performing as well as you …

Star Batter Dropped As Australia Make Plethora Of Changes In Squad For Last 2 Tests vs India

Star Batter Dropped As Australia Make Plethora Of Changes In Squad For Last 2 Tests vs India

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The Australian cricket team has made multiple changes in its squad for the 4th and the 5th Test against India – in Melbourne and Sydney respectively. One of the casualties of the changes that have been made was opening batter Nathan McSweeney who was touted to be the long-term replacement for retired David Warner. The man replacing him is 19-year-old Sam Konstas who impressed many with his century in the Prime Minister’s XI practice game against Team India in Canberra before the pink-ball Test. McSweeney’s exclusion from the squad isn’t the only big change as marquee pacer Josh Hazlewood has also been ruled out of the remainder of the series. Hazlewood sustained an injury in the Brisbane Test that made him unavailable for the final two days of the match too. Australia have also added, Sean Abbott, Jhye Richardson and Beau Webster in the squad for the final two matches of the series. “The squad provides options as to how we structure the XI for the final two Tests of the series,” Cricket …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Juggernaut Bumrah Rolls Over, Australia Lose 2nd Wicket

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Juggernaut Bumrah Rolls Over, Australia Lose 2nd Wicket

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IND vs AUS LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2© AFP India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah, the ever-reliant marquee pacer of the Indian team, gave the tourists the first breakthrough of the day with the early dismissal of Usman Khawaja. The Australia batter couldn’t move his feet, facing a peach of a delivery by Bumrah, and ended up getting an easy catch behind the stumps to Rishabh Pant. In his next over, Bumrah removed Khawaja’s opening partner McSweeney too, this time getting him caught in the slips as India rejoiced an excellent start to the opening session. Earlier on Day 1, only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. Thought the forecast remains mixed, much more action is expected to unfold today than yesterday. (LIVE SCORECARD) December15202405:47 (IST) IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah Strikes Again, India Rejoice WICKET! For the fourth time in McSweeney’s 3-Test career, Jasprit Bumrah sends him packing. Excellent start …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Rohit Turns Down DRS Chance As Bumrah Threatens

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Rohit Turns Down DRS Chance As Bumrah Threatens

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IND vs AUS LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2© AFP India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Although rain is on the cards on Day 2, more action is expected to take place in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. India could not pick any Australian wickets in that spell, who batted and blocked out the duration with a cautious defensive approach. Usman Khawaja picked up three boundaries en route to 19*, while Nathan McSweeney is only on 4. India’s pace attack is expected to play a big role amid the damp and overcast conditions. (LIVE SCORECARD) December15202405:26 (IST) India vs Australia Live: Bumrah’s Intense Chat With Gambhir, Rohit, Morkel Visuals from this morning suggested that Bumrah had a lengthy chat with captain Rohit, head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of the start of the match. India seems to …

“Few More Punches At Jasprit Bumrah”: Australia Star Sets Big Challenge Ahead Of 3rd Test

“Few More Punches At Jasprit Bumrah”: Australia Star Sets Big Challenge Ahead Of 3rd Test

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Australia opener Nathan McSweeney said he is enjoying the experience of working on countering India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and is hoping for him to play in the third game at Brisbane. Bumrah trapped McSweeney lbw for 10 and 0 in Perth, in what was the opener’s debut Test. But McSweeney responded back by making 39 in Australia’s first innings in Adelaide under lights before being dismissed by Bumrah on day two’s first session. But by then, McSweeney had shared a 67-run stand for the second wicket with Marnus Labuschagne that set up Australia’s series-levelling ten-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval, which also saw Bumrah suffering an injury scare after suffering pain in his left adductor muscle. “If you want to win you want to do it with the best guys. Hopefully he is charging in and hopefully we can play really well. Facing him for the first time, he is a unique bowler and obviously world class. He is a little bit different to most bowlers …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test Pink Ball Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test Pink Ball Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

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India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2 Live Score Updates© AFP India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Under-pressure Team India will aim to bounce back on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The first day belonged to Australia, who not only bowled the visitors for 180 but also scored 86 runs at the loss of only one wicket by the end of play. While it was Mitchell Starc‘s six-wicket haul (6 for 48) and Nitish Reddy’s fighting 42 which were the talking points in the first innings, the second one was the resolute approach of Nathan McSweeney (38 not out) and Marnus Labuschagne (20 not out), both of who will resume the Australian innings on Saturday. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Score and Updates of India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 – December07202408:07 (IST) IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 1, Live: All eyes on Bumrah After a mediocre outing with the ball on Day 1, Team India and it’s …

Watch: Virat Kohli Convinces Jasprit Bumrah To Take DRS Despite Rishabh Pant’s Doubts. Result Is…

Watch: Virat Kohli Convinces Jasprit Bumrah To Take DRS Despite Rishabh Pant’s Doubts. Result Is…

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India’s stand-in skipper for the opening Test of the series against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah, delivered triple blows to the hosts after his team could only put a total of 150 runs on the board. Bumrah’s fist victim came in the form of Nathan McSweeney who was dismissed LBW for 10 runs. However, the initial call from the on-field umpire was of not-out. Bumrah was interested in going for DRS but had his doubts. This is when Virat Kohli helped him with his views. The stump mic caught the chatter between the players, with Bumrah saying, “Close hai. (It’s close).” Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, however, wasn’t as convinced. But, Kohli’s advice seems to have convinced Bumrah to go ahead. “Pad pe lagi hai pehle, lele lele. (It has hit the pad first, take it take it),” Kohli told Bumrah. “” they said & @Jaspritbumrah93 gets the debutant Nathan McSweeney! What a delivery to get the breakthrough! #AUSvINDOnStar 1st Test, Day 1, LIVE NOW! #AUSvIND #ToughestRivalry pic.twitter.com/axdidpP8GS — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 22, 2024 …

“He Doesn’t Need To…”: Pat Cummins’ Advice To Australia Rookie Nathan McSweeney

“He Doesn’t Need To…”: Pat Cummins’ Advice To Australia Rookie Nathan McSweeney

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Rookie opener Nathan McSweeney will be entering his maiden Test series with a lot riding on him, but Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday offered him some comforting advice, saying he should focus on playing his natural game and not “imitate” his predecessor — the great David Warner. McSweeney, 25, will be filling the spot left vacant by the retirement of Warner earlier this year and partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Test series against India starting here on Friday. “Davey is very hard to replace, in many ways. I think the most important thing for someone like Nath, who is coming in, is just to play his own game. He doesn’t need to strike it (at), you know, 80 like David did, if that’s not his game,” Cummins said at the pre-match press conference. “So for them (McSweeney and Khawaja), I would love to see them bring the best out of each other, they have played a little bit and batted a bit together for …