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Star Australian Spinner Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy To Ashes

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has claimed that Border-Gavaskar series has risen to the prestige of Ashes and called it a "massive challenge." Lyon said that the series against India has amassed a high stature, becoming a "pinnacle series for an Australian cricketer." India had the better of Australia, winning each of the past three Border-Gavaskar Trophies, since 2017. "It's massive. It's getting very similar to an Ashes series as the pinnacle series for an Australian cricketer," ICC quoted Nathan Lyon as saying.

Josh Inglis Gets Australia Contract, Matthew Wade And Marcus Harris Axed

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade and out-of-favour opener Marcus Harris were among those axed on Thursday from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players, but Josh Inglis was a winner. Others omitted include all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson. Paceman James Pattinson, who is now retired, and former Test captain Tim Paine were also absent. Paine remains on an indefinite break from the game after a sexting scandal.

Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

Matthew Wade and out-of-favour opener Marcus Harris were among those axed on Thursday from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players, but Josh Inglis was a winner. Others omitted include all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson. Paceman James Pattinson, who is now retired, and former Test captain Tim Paine were also absent. Paine remains on an indefinite break from the game after a sexting scandal. The number of players in the group, which forms the core of Australia's international squads, was the maximum 20 allowed. Those who missed out can still though represent Australia. Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Inglis was a key addition for 2022-23 while Mitch Marsh, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Swepson all retained their places having earned contract upgrades last season.

Former Pakistan Skipper Trolls Pitches For Pakistan vs Australia Test Series With IPL Comparison

With only a handful of games into the season, the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) edition has already witnessed a few close encounters. There have been high-scoring thrillers, as well as low-scoring nail-biting encounters. Despite the dew factor coming into play, matches have been pretty competitive, barring a few. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt was impressed with pitches being used in IPL 2022, highlighting that the strips have assisted both batters and bowlers.

"Absolute Nonsense": Shoaib Akhtar Slams PCB, Team Management After Series Defeat To Australia

Australian bowlers were at their ruthless best on Day 5 of the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Led by their skipper and fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Australia sealed the three-match series 1-0 with a 115-run win in the series decider. After the first and second Test in Rawalpindi and Karachi, respectively, had ended in draws, Cummins and Nathan Lyon produced one of the finest spells on a batting-friendly track, as Pakistan were skittled out for cheap.

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins Hails Interim Coach Andrew McDonald After Test Series Win

After Australia's 1-0 Test series triumph over Pakistan on Friday, captain Pat Cummins praised the influence of interim coach Andrew McDonald in the team's victory. Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and skipper Pat Cummins' three-wicket haul helped Australia in bowling out Pakistan at 235 and claiming a victory by 155 runs on Day 5 of the third Test. "He's fantastic, Very diligent, very thorough, strategic, very organised. He is a huge part of this tour win ... and all the support staff. It's not just the players that walk out, we have got a squad of 30-odd people working so hard. He (McDonald) has been an important part," cricket.com.au quoted Pat Cummins as saying.

Australia: Pat Cummins leads tourists to historic Test series win in Pakistan

Australia claimed a historic victory against Pakistan on Friday, taking the three-Test series 1-0 with a 115-run win on the fifth day of the last match in Lahore.

3rd Test: Pat Cummins Praises Australia's Batting After Test Series Win Over Pakistan

After winning the Test series against Pakistan by 1-0 in the third and final Test on Friday, Australia captain Pat Cummins expressed happiness and said that the way his side batted in the first innings was fantastic. Australia had given a target of 351 runs to Pakistan. Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and skipper Pat Cummins' three-wicket haul helped Australia in bundling out Pakistan at 235 and claiming a victory by 115 runs on Day 5 of the third Test in Lahore. While chasing the target, the entire team was all out for 235 runs in the last session on the fifth day. Nathan Lyon took 5 wickets for 83 runs for Australia.

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Star Australian Spinner Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy To Ashes

Josh Inglis Gets Australia Contract, Matthew Wade And Marcus Harris Axed

Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

Former Pakistan Skipper Trolls Pitches For Pakistan vs Australia Test Series With IPL Comparison

"Absolute Nonsense": Shoaib Akhtar Slams PCB, Team Management After Series Defeat To Australia

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins Hails Interim Coach Andrew McDonald After Test Series Win

Australia: Pat Cummins leads tourists to historic Test series win in Pakistan

3rd Test: Pat Cummins Praises Australia's Batting After Test Series Win Over Pakistan