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Australian Selectors Reject Call To Include Out-Of-Form Batters In Prime Minister's XI vs India

Australian selectors have decided against sending any out-of form national team batters to play for the Prime Minister's XI against India in Canberra, following the hammering in the Perth Test. Hosts Australia were handed a 295-run bashing by India in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this week and following the disappointing performance, the pressure is intensifying on the top order ahead of the second Test against India in Adelaide on December 6. The likes of Marnus Labuschagne (2, 3) and Steve Smith (0, 17) struggled against India and many, including former captain Maichael Clarke, feel the duo, along with reserve batter Josh Inglis, could benefit from the two-day pink-ball warm-up game.

Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

DURBAN : Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.

Kevin Muscat 'disappointed' by Rangers as Philippe Clement successor chat answered before incoming CEO 'big call'

Shanghai Port boss Kevin Muscat was left "disappointed" by Rangers after being turned down for the job before Philippe Clement's appointment.

Australia remembers cricketer Phillip Hughes 10 years after death

Family and team-mates paid tribute to "infectious" Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting.

Paul O'Connell: Wallabies 'will get better and better' under Joe Schmidt

Paul O'Connell has backed Joe Schmidt to make Australian rugby a force once again, and says the ex-Ireland coach’s fingerprints are still all over this current Irish side.

Connacht doing 'everything possible' to keep Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, says Pete Wilkins

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Australia Marks 10 Years Since Death Of Cricketer Phillip Hughes

Family and teammates paid tribute to late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, marking 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting. Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain after he was hit by a rising ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014. Images of 25-year-old Hughes lying helpless on the pitch as players rushed to his aid shocked the world cricket community, sparking an outpouring of grief and calls to make the game safer.

Shubman Gill Out Of 2nd Australia Test? Report Shares Worrying Update On India Star

India batter Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test against Australia, scheduled to begin December 6 in Adelaide. Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground. Before the game at the Adelaide Oval, the Indian team will take on Australia Prime Minister's XI in a pink-ball practice match starting Saturday in Canberra. According to a report in the Times of India, Gill is certain to miss the match at the Manuka Oval, while his participation is Adelaide also remains an uncertainity.

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Australian Selectors Reject Call To Include Out-Of-Form Batters In Prime Minister's XI vs India

Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

Kevin Muscat 'disappointed' by Rangers as Philippe Clement successor chat answered before incoming CEO 'big call'

Australia remembers cricketer Phillip Hughes 10 years after death

Paul O'Connell: Wallabies 'will get better and better' under Joe Schmidt

Connacht doing 'everything possible' to keep Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, says Pete Wilkins

Australia Marks 10 Years Since Death Of Cricketer Phillip Hughes

Shubman Gill Out Of 2nd Australia Test? Report Shares Worrying Update On India Star