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"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike. McSweeney's omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings.

"When In Doubt...": Australian Cricket Greats' Blunt Take On KL Rahul DRS Row

India batter KL Rahul's contentious caught behind dismissal in the opening Test against Australia kicked up a controversy with former players from both the countries questioning the third umpire's decision to overturn the on-field official's not out call. After on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough ruled in Rahul's favour following Australia's appeal, the home team used DRS to challenge the decision. Third umpire Richard Illingworth overturned the call despite not having the benefit of a split-screen view which would have given him a clearer picture of whether the Mitchell Starc delivery actually grazed the bat or the snicko responded to a hit on the pads.

"The Silliest Thing...": Australia Great Michael Hussey On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

Ahead of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will kick off from November 22 in Perth. Adelaide and Brisbane will host the second and third Test matches of the series, respectively. The iconic Boxing Day Test will be played in Melbourne. The final and fifth Test of the series will take place in Sydney from January 3.

IPL Reunion In England Cricket Team? Report Makes Big Claim On Head Coach Choice

The England cricket team could be preparing an IPL reunion as they aim to shake things up in the coaching department. With reports stating that present white-ball head coach Matthew Mott will depart next week, England are looking to add another star name to their coaching unit. Despite a disappointing 2023 ODI World Cup, and failing to reach the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, England are reportedly set to stick with Jos Buttler as captain. However, Buttler's boss at Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara, is reportedly a candidate for the head coach role.

"He Likes To Build Drama A Bit': CSK Batting Coach Michael Hussey On MS Dhoni's Retirement Plans

As IPL 2024 is nearing its conclusion, the talk about MS Dhoni's retirement plans is also picking pace once again. Speculations were rife last year that Dhoni would call time on his IPL career but the then Chennai Super Kings captain, instead, expressed desire to continue playing for the side. While reacting to a question regarding the retirement plans of Dhoni, former CSK batter and its current batting coach Michael Hussey said that he himself has no idea about it. Hussey gave the statement while speaking to Around The Wicket podcast. He added that Dhoni likes to "build the drama a little bit as well".

"The Rule Says...": CSK Coach's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Obstructing The Field' Dismissal

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Sunday felt that the decision to give Ravindra Jadeja out for obstructing the field could have gone either way. Jadeja became the third batter in IPL history to be adjudged out for obstructing the field after a miscommunication with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad during their chase against Rajasthan Royals. As Jadeja refused to go for a second run though the all-rounder was halfway down the pitch, the third man hurled the ball to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who aimed the ball at the bowler's end. The throw hit Jadeja, RR appealed, and the third umpire was convinced that Jadeja knew in which direction the ball was heading.

"He Will Continue To...": In Mike Hussey's MS Dhoni Statement, A Hint On Thala's IPL Future

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are back to seeing MS Dhoni do what he does best, which is finishing the innings in style. The wicket-keeper batter, who handed over the team's captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad at the start of the campaign, has been in scintillating form with the bat, scoring runs at an exceptional pace in the death overs. CSK's batting coach Michael Hussey took a deep dive into Dhoni's preparation for the IPL 2024 campaign, as well as his mindset as he looked to explain the reason behind the Thala's rich form.

Did Michael Hussey Take Dig At Mumbai Indians Over Rohit Sharma Captaincy Fiasco? A Fact Check

A post on social media went viral where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey went viral on social media where the former Australia star claimed to have taken a dig at Mumbai Indians over their recent captaincy fiasco. In the post, Hussey was quoted saying that there's only one captain that CSK feared over the years (Rohit Sharma) but he isn't leading the Mumbai franchise anymore. However, the post has turned out to be fake.

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"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

"When In Doubt...": Australian Cricket Greats' Blunt Take On KL Rahul DRS Row

"The Silliest Thing...": Australia Great Michael Hussey On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

IPL Reunion In England Cricket Team? Report Makes Big Claim On Head Coach Choice

"He Likes To Build Drama A Bit': CSK Batting Coach Michael Hussey On MS Dhoni's Retirement Plans

"The Rule Says...": CSK Coach's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Obstructing The Field' Dismissal

"He Will Continue To...": In Mike Hussey's MS Dhoni Statement, A Hint On Thala's IPL Future

Did Michael Hussey Take Dig At Mumbai Indians Over Rohit Sharma Captaincy Fiasco? A Fact Check