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Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first taste of major success was securing the ICC U19 World Cup title win with Australia this year. In the tournament, Konstas scored 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.

Dhruv Jurel Shines Again But India A Lose By 6 Wickets Against Australia A

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel built a strong case for a possible Test eleven inclusion with his second successive fifty but it was not enough to prevent India A going down to Australia A by six wickets on the third day of the second and final unofficial Test in Melbourne on Saturday. With this defeat, India A lost the two-match series 0-2, as the visitors had earlier lost the first unofficial Test by seven wickets at Mackay. Resuming from overnight 73 for 5, Jurel, who made a valiant 80 in the first innings, once again stood tall amid the ruins with a patient 68 off 122 balls during which he hit five boundaries.

India's opening dilemma continues as Rahul, Easwaran flunk audition

MELBOURNE : India continued to fret over the composition of their opening pair for the series opener against Australia later this month after KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran failed to impress in the second unofficial test on Thursday.

"India A Were Up To Something": Australia Great Reignites 'Ball Tampering' Row

Former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy believes the India A players were up to something with the ball which led to the controversial ball change during day four of their first four-day game against Australia A at Mackay. At the Great Barrier Reef Arena, umpires changed the ball before play began on day four due to a scratch on the ball. On-field umpire Shawn Craig was heard saying via stump mic, "When you scratch it, we change the ball. No more discussion, let's play." Craig also warned wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan about facing sanction related to dissent after saying the ball change was a "very stupid decision". But Cricket Australia said after the game ended in a seven-wicket win that the ball was changed due to deterioration and no action would be taken against anyone.

Ball-Tampering Row Hits India A As Australia A Secure 7-Wicket Win In 1st Unofficial Test

Fine half-centuries from skipper Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster helped Australia chase down a target of 225 runs set by India A and secure a seven-wicket win in the first unofficial Test at Mackay on Sunday. With this win, Australia is up 1-0 in the two-match series. Australia A won the toss and elected to field first. India A was bundled out for just 107 runs in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal (36 in 77 balls, with two fours) and Sai Sudharsan (21 in 35 balls, with a boundary) and Navdeep Saini (23 in 42 balls, with two fours and a six) played some crucial knocks for India, that helped them cross double figures as they were 86/9 at one point.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Irritates Australians From Behind The Stumps, This Is What He Said

Ishan Kishan is on a comeback trail. The wicketkeeper-batter who had been repeatedly ignored in the national team since leaving the Indian team midway from a Tour of South Africa due to personal reasons, is now playing in Australia for India A. Considered one of the most talented keepers in Indian cricket, the selection will definitely boost his career. Soon, if he continues to perform, he might get a recall in the national team also.

Ricky Ponting Tips Surprise Batter As David Warner's Successor, Calls For Australia Debut vs India

Former players Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy have backed Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to take over the vacant opening slot in the national team for the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting in Perth on November 22. With David Warner calling it quits earlier this year and Steve Smith set to return to the his preferred number 4 spot, Australia are in need for an opening partner for Usman Khawaja. The likes of McSweeney, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris are vying for the vacant spot.

1st Unofficial Test: Task Cut Out For India A As Australia A Eye Victory

India A's first-innings batting collapse came back to haunt them as Australia A nosed ahead of the visitors after being set a target of 225 on the third day of the first 'Unofficial Test' at Mackay in Australia on Saturday. The home team was 139 for three at stumps, needing another 86 runs for victory as the Indian bowlers could not get enough wickets to put pressure on the Australians in their second essay. Skipper Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster were batting on 47 and 19, respectively, at the close of play.

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Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Dhruv Jurel Shines Again But India A Lose By 6 Wickets Against Australia A

India's opening dilemma continues as Rahul, Easwaran flunk audition

"India A Were Up To Something": Australia Great Reignites 'Ball Tampering' Row

Ball-Tampering Row Hits India A As Australia A Secure 7-Wicket Win In 1st Unofficial Test

Watch: Ishan Kishan Irritates Australians From Behind The Stumps, This Is What He Said

Ricky Ponting Tips Surprise Batter As David Warner's Successor, Calls For Australia Debut vs India

1st Unofficial Test: Task Cut Out For India A As Australia A Eye Victory