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The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 15-player squad for the final of the ICC Men’s Test World Championship against South Africa at Lord’s in London next month. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Australia: Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)   Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club) Matt Kuhnemann (TAS/Clarence Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) Beau Webster (TAS/Kingborough Cricket Club) Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green return from injury. Chair of Selectors George Bailey: “We are fortunate and looking forward ...

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Sri Lanka Down Aussies in ODI at Colombo, 12-2-2025 Source:Thuppahis Tristan Lavalette in ESPNcricinfo, 12 February 2025 ... where the title reads “Asalanka’s stunning hundred, Theekshana’s four wickets turn tables on Australia” On a surface that aided pace and spin, Sri Lanka’s captain rescued his side with the bat before the visitors collapsed Tristan Lavalette Charith Asalanka scored 127 out of 214 Without Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell, Australia’s inexperienced top-order were blown away in their pursuit of 215. Australia made a poor start when Matt Short was out second ball for a duck after being pinned lbw by quick Asitha Fernando. Theekshana embraced It was a disappointment for Short who looks set to open alongside Head at the Champions Trophy. He struggled against Pakistan in the white-ball series in November, but did smash a rapid century for Strikers in the BBL. Jake Fraser-McGurk also endured a run of low scores against Pakistan and ...

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Australian men’s Test squad for the Qantas Tour of Sri Lanka Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 16-player men’s squad for the Qantas Tour of Sri Lanka. Australia plays two Test matches against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia: Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (c) Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Cooper Connolly (WA/Scarborough Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) (vc) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club) Matt Kuhnemann (TAS/Clarence Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Nathan McSweeney (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Todd Murphy (VIC/St Kilda Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) Beau Webster (TAS/Kingborough Cricket Club) Steve Smith will lead the squad to Sri Lanka while Pat ...

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interview with Australian player Josh Hazlewood | NRMA Insurance Test match against India source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) An interview with Australian player Josh Hazlewood ahead of the third NRMA Insurance Test match against India in Brisbane is now available.  The Border Gavaskar Series is level at 1-all following Australia’s 10 wicket win in Adelaide.   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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SQUAD UPDATE: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Josh Philippe have been brought into the Australian men’s squad for the third ODI against Pakistan in Perth. Image Source : crictracker.com source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will not play the third game to finalise preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Bartlett, Johnson and Philippe join Lance Morris who was brought into the ODI squad in Melbourne to allow Hazlewood to play in the Sheffield Shield as part of his Test preparation. Hazlewood joined the squad in Adelaide for the second ODI. Bartlett is also in Adelaide as a travelling reserve for the second match. Josh Inglis will act as captain for the third ODI and the T20 Series. He becomes Australia’s 30th ODI captain and 14th T20I captain in the absence of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh. Chair of ...

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Australia to commence ICC Men’s T20 World Cup preparations today Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Brisbane, May 6, 2024 – The home based players of Australian men’s squad, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, is set to kick-start their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup today. The squad will undergo training in two phases in Brisbane, with the first phase commencing from today. During the week-long camp, 11 home-based players and members of extended squad will gather in Brisbane to engage in a comprehensive training regimen, which includes honing skills, rigorous gym sessions, and regular check-ins to ensure peak performance. This initial phase signifies the beginning of a focused preparation period, with another camp scheduled in Brisbane for next week, where the squad will gear up for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Head Coach Andrew McDonald will be available for media interactions prior ...

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Australia’s Cricket Squads for Forthcoming Seies Announced-by Alex Malcolm Source:Thuppahis Marcus Stoinis and Ashton Agar have lost their Cricket Australia central contracts for 2024-25 despite both being firmly in the mix to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup while fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has been rewarded with a deal for the first time having vaulted into international cricket late this summer. Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short and Nathan Ellis have all been added to the 23-player list. Jhye Richardson retains his spot despite not playing international cricket since 2022 and appearing in just two Marsh Cup games, one Sheffield Shield match and eight BBL matches in the recent domestic summer due to a spate of injuries. ...

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MEDIA RELEASE March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka The MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association states between 20 and 24 male players are eligible to be contracted. Cricket Australia contracted men’s players 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Xavier Bartlett (QLD/Gold Coast Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis ((TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster ...

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Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Swagata Sen’s presence at Cricket NSW comes at a pivotal moment, coinciding with Australian Cricket’s recent launch of their Multicultural Action Plan (MAP). As part of the MAP, The SQUADS aim to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Sen’s journey into the heart of Australian cricket is a tale of passion and perseverance. From her childhood days, cricket held a special place in her heart, igniting a flame that would guide her career path. Her unique perspective, shaped by her Indian roots and global experiences, enriches the discourse surrounding the sport, fostering understanding and unity. Now, as a communications specialist at Cricket NSW, Sen often finds herself in the presence of her cricketing favourites such as Mitchell Starc ...

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