Neser recalled to Australia squad for NZ tests
SYDNEY :All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for two tests in New Zealand in the only notable change to the group from the home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
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Neser recalled to Australia squad for NZ test series
SYDNEY : All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for two tests in New Zealand in the only notable change to the group from the home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
'I'm averaging 60': Australia's Smith bemused by opener queries
MELBOURNE : Australia test opener Steve Smith has batted away criticism of his promotion to the top of the order, suggesting doubters take a look at the statistics.
Watch: Adam Gilchrist Hugs Teary-Eyed Brian Lara After West Indies' Historic Win vs Australia
Legendary batter Brian Lara burst into tears after West Indies ended a 27-year wait for a Test match win in Australia. On Sunday, West Indies defeated Australia by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series. Shamar Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test in Perth earlier this month, took seven wickets as West Indies successfully defended a target of 216 to win the Pink-Ball Test. The visitors thus recorded their first win in Australia since they last tasted victory in Perth in 1997.
Joseph bowls West Indies to stunning win over Australia
Injured pace bowler Shamar Joseph produced a stunning spell of fast bowling to lead his side to one of the greatest upsets in Test history to stun Australia by eight runs in Brisbane on Sunday.
Watch: Wild Celebrations In Gabba After West Indies' Historic Test Win Over Australia
Injured pace bowler Shamar Joseph produced a stunning spell as the West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win over Australia in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Joseph, who needed scans after retiring hurt on Saturday night when he was hit on the toe by a Mitchell Starc yorker, took 7-68 on Sunday as the West Indies bowled Australia out for 207, giving the West Indies their first win in Australia since 1997. Australia began the fourth day's play at 60-2, chasing 216 for victory and with Steve Smith and Cameron Green at the crease, they were overwhelming favourites.
Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
AUS vs WI 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Australia will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at 60/2 in Brisbane. Currently, Steve Smith (33*) and Cameron Green (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia need 156 runs more to win. Earlier on Day 3, Alzarri Joseph and Justin Greaves struck for the visitors in the final session with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange falling cheaply. The West Indies set Australia 216 to win the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday after their innings closed on 193 when No.11 Shamer Joseph had to retire hurt. (Live Scorecard)
2nd Test, Day 3: Steve Smith Guides Australia To Healthy Position At Stumps vs West Indies
Steve Smith guided Australia to a healthy position as they reached 60-2 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia need another 156 runs for victory to take a clean sweep of the two-Test series with eight wickets in hand. At stumps, Smith was on 33 with a struggling Cameron Green alongside him on 9. Australia's hopes of taking the win, however, may be hampered by predicted heavy rain for the next two days.