McDonald backs Green as Australias long-term option; speaks on gigantic expectations around all-rounders

[ad_1] Melbourne [Australia], March 31 (ANI): Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has backed all-rounder Cameron Green as a long-term option for the Aussies and opened up about the expectations fans have from all-rounders. It has been a rough few months to be Cameron Green. Marked as one of Australia’s premier all-rounders for the future, Green […]

Ashes: Usman Khawaja should retire on his terms at homeground in Sydney, says Michael Vaughan

[ad_1] Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that Australian opener Usman Khawaja should retire on his own terms during the upcoming fifth Test of the Ashes 2025–26. Khawaja has endured poor form over the past few years, having scored 1,029 runs in his last 19 Tests (36 innings) at an average of 31.18, with […]

‘Technique has become a dirty word’: Mark Butcher’s stinging take on England’s Ashes struggles | Cricket News

[ad_1] File Pic: Ben Duckett of England is bowled by Scott Boland of Australia at The Gabba. (Getty Images) Former England batter Mark Butcher has delivered one of the most piercing assessments of England’s technical decline in recent years, arguing that an overemphasis on “intent” has eroded the fundamentals needed to survive the rigorous demands […]

Ashes doubt for Pat Cummins? Australian captain provides update on his recovery | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pat Cummins (AFP Photo). Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has provided a candid update on his recovery from lumbar back stress, conceding that he is “less likely than likely” to feature in the first Ashes Test at Perth next month.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking at the […]

Too early to judge Sam Konstas’ Test career: Australia coach Andrew McDonald

[ad_1] Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it is too early to judge Sam Konstas’ Test career on the back of four Tests but admitted that there is a great chance for the domestic performers. Konstas, who made his debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series against India, impressed everyone with his bold batting style. However, […]

WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of […]