'Still got it': Labuschagne buoyed by form ahead of Ashes
MELBOURNE :Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said a return to basics has fuelled his red-hot form in the buildup to the Ashes after losing confidence during a failed pursuit of perfection.
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Australia's Khawaja ready to be a mentor for teenager Konstas
Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as a test opener as the pair prepare to walk out onto the pitch together for the first match against West Indies in Bridgetown.
Huge Worry For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final. This Star Badly Out Of Form In County Cricket
Marnus Labuschagne's blueprint to get valuable game time before Australia's high-stakes World Test Championship final against South Africa next was scuppered yet again. Labuschagne, who appeared in his first of two County Championship fixtures for Glamorgan, continued to endure a dry spell with his bat in the second innings after a flop show in the first. The former world number one Test batter turned his focus to get some time on the crease before the blockbuster fixture against the Proteas, scheduled to take place from June 11. He joined County side Glamorgan for their two fixtures, looking to get a hang of the English conditions a bit early before Australia turns up to defend the prized WTC mace.
Sangha and Carey help South Australia end Sheffield Shield title drought
SYDNEY :South Australia claimed their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years after hundreds by Jason Sangha and Alex Carey helped them pull off a record chase in the final against Queensland on Saturday.
With Focus On WTC Final, Usman Khawaja Opts Out Of Must-Win Sheffield Shield Game
Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland's upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final. Khawaja was not named in Queensland's 14-man squad after the opener had flagged that he only wanted to play one of the two Shield matches that followed his return from Sri Lanka. Queensland have announced the squad for this week's must-win Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Adelaide, with skipper Marnus Labuschagne returning to the line-up, following Australia's Champions Trophy campaign, to replace Khawaja.
Australia SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Battered By injuries, World Champions Can't Be Ignored
Two-time winners Australia will be on a quest to regain the Champions Trophy title after a gap of 15 years. They had won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009 but have failed to reach the finals in the 2013 and 2017 editions, after which the event was discontinued. For the 2025 edition, the reigning 50-over World Cup winners are placed in the four-team Group B which also includes England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. Australia will open their campaign with a clash with arch-rivals England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22.
Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
:A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday.
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
:Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday.