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"The ICC Are...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald's Blunt Take On Indore Pitch's 'Poor' Rating

Following India's crushing nine-wicket defeat to Australia in the third Test in Indore, the International Cricket Council (ICC) declared the pitch used for the match as "poor" under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. The pitch received a lot of criticism from experts due to the uneven pace and bounce on offer with 30 wickets falling in just two days. On being asked about ICC's verdict on the pitch, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald took a dig at Team India.

Smith injury adds to Australia woes as defeat looms in second test

Oct 21 : Australia will be hoping opener Travis Head goes on to post a big score in a rearguard action against South Africa on the last day of the second test on Thursday, but it remains unclear whether the injured Steve Smith will be able to help their cause.

Australia open-minded about batting order, Green still to prove fitness for second test: coach

Oct 15 : Selectors are open-minded about Australia's batting order and could make further changes for the second test against South Africa depending on the surface at Gqeberha, coach Andrew McDonald said.

Australia's Green ruled out of first test v South Africa

DURBAN, Oct 6 : Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the first test against South Africa after failing to recover from an abdominal strain, coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday.

Australia drop Weatherald for second Bangladesh test, bring in Renshaw

MELBOURNE, Aug 18 : Opening batsman Jake Weatherald has been dropped from Australia's squad for the second test against Bangladesh after a sustained run of poor form and replaced by fellow left-hander Matt Renshaw.

Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in test squad

March 31 : Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Cameron Green to remain part of the test squad, despite the all-rounder's lean Ashes series against England.

Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

MELBOURNE, Feb 20 : Australia head coach Andrew McDonald put the blame for the team's humiliating T20 World Cup exit squarely on the players, rejecting criticism of their preparations and a "false narrative" that the nation is not taking the format seriously.

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

MELBOURNE, Feb 3 : Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood may not return to action until halfway through the T20 World Cup, injured teammate Pat Cummins said on Tuesday.

Australia's Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes test

MELBOURNE, ‌Dec 29 : Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

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"The ICC Are...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald's Blunt Take On Indore Pitch's 'Poor' Rating

Smith injury adds to Australia woes as defeat looms in second test

Australia open-minded about batting order, Green still to prove fitness for second test: coach

Australia's Green ruled out of first test v South Africa

Australia drop Weatherald for second Bangladesh test, bring in Renshaw

Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in test squad

Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Australia's Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes test