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Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins Added To BBL 14 Supplementary Lists

Australia's premier fast bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been named in the supplementary lists for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 14 season. Hazlewood and Starc have both been signed by Sydney Sixers under the league's marquee supplementary player rule, while Test captain Cummins will again be on the Sydney Thunder's auxiliary list. Due to their commitments across the Australian international summer, the fast-bowling pair are unlikely to take the field, however, the quicks will be involved throughout the summer in an off-field capacity, where their schedules allow.

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch

Jasprit Bumrah turned spinner as he bowled couple of leg-spin deliveries during practice ahead of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane starting Saturday. In a video posted by journalist Bharat Sundaresan on X (formerly Twitter), Bumrah was seen two leg-spinners with a short run-up before going back to his full run-up and going full throttle against the batters. There were some concerns regarding Bumrah's fitness after he struggled a bit during the second Test match but the fast bowler looked completely fit as he bowled quite well in practice against KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

"Pressure Is On...": Ex-Australia Star Highlights Area Of Weakness For Australia Ahead Of 3rd Test

As Australia gears up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, former Aussie opener David Warner has stressed the importance of the top order delivering big runs, given the "relentless" nature of the Indian bowling attack when they operate in partnerships. The third Test of the series is set to begin on December 14 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Following a humbling 295-run defeat to the visitors at Perth's Optus Stadium--where standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal shone through--the hosts made a strong comeback. Exceptional bowling displays from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, along with a counter-attacking century by Travis Head, helped Australia secure a dominant 10-wicket win, chasing a modest target of 19 runs.

"Difference Of Opinion": How Justin Langer's Exit Made Travis Head India's Worst Nightmare

Tim Paine has revealed that Travis Head and Justin Langer had differing views on batting, with the former coach prioritising defense, which limited the southpaw's natural aggressive style that has since brought significant success. Head's stunning 140-run knock powered Australia to a 10-wicket win over India in the second Test and level the five-match series 1-1. "I don't think either of them will mind me saying this, but he and JL used to have a real difference of opinion," Paine said on 'SEN Cricket'.

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh opened up on India skipper Rohit Sharma's recent form and said that he needs to make runs, reported Star Sports. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The victory also ensured Australia reclaimed their place atop the WTC25 standings.

Indians Engulf In Christmas Festivities In Brisbane Ahead Of Much-Awaited Gabba Test

These are good times for Indian diaspora in Brisbane. They have the Christmas to look forward to, and before that, there is the Gabba Test in which the Marathis, Gujaratis, Punjabis and Tamils will root for their favourite team in unison. Bright red decor, concerts, food festivals, Santa run and lights -- the festive vibe has already filled the air in Brisbane. Every Indian household here fondly remembers the historic win of 2021 in what was until then known as the Australian cricket team's fortress.

"Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing?": Virat Kohli Bowls In Nets Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Video Goes Viral

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and skipper Rohit Sharma were among the players to hit the nets in Brisbane ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting December 14. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X, youngsters Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant were also seen honing their batting skills against Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal, Akash Deep, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja at the nets. As the focus gets back to the red ball, the visitors will look to forget the misery of Adelaide as they faced a massive 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test.

"Stung By Criticism": Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team's Massive 2nd Test Win vs India

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia were "stung" by the criticism following their loss in Perth, but have returned to their best, driven by captain Pat Cummins' controlled aggression. Australia, who had drawn a lot of flak for the 295-run loss in the opening Perth Test, bounced back by registering an emphatic 10-wicket win in the second game to level the five match series 1-1. "You could see just through his (Cummins) celebrations that… every wicket that he took he was more aggressive in his celebration," Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket.

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Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins Added To BBL 14 Supplementary Lists

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch

"Pressure Is On...": Ex-Australia Star Highlights Area Of Weakness For Australia Ahead Of 3rd Test

"Difference Of Opinion": How Justin Langer's Exit Made Travis Head India's Worst Nightmare

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict

Indians Engulf In Christmas Festivities In Brisbane Ahead Of Much-Awaited Gabba Test

"Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing?": Virat Kohli Bowls In Nets Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Video Goes Viral

"Stung By Criticism": Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team's Massive 2nd Test Win vs India