Australia's Cummins confirms Boland to play WTC final v India
LONDON : Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed fellow fast bowler Scott Boland will play the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday.
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Travis Head "Likes" The Way Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum Leading England
Australian batter Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team. He said that their style of cricket is "new and fresh". "I like it, I think the way they're going about it is exciting. It's new and it's fresh, and they're coming up with a style that's true to them and true to 'Baz' (McCullum) and Stokes," Travis Head said to cricket.com.au. The Australian batter had a great stint in the last Ashes. Australia had clinched the series 4-0 where Head had a great contribution. In the first match at Gabba, he scored a brilliant hundred.
"Slight Favourites": Ricky Ponting Reveals His Prediction For WTC Final
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting termed Australia as "slight favourites" over India to win the ICC World Test Championship final against India, which will start from June 7 onwards at The Oval. In an event ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia at The Oval, Ponting said that his side is slight favourite to win the title clash. He said that conditions at The Oval are more suited to Australia as compared to India. The Aussie great also said that the lack of cricket played by Australia in recent times and the heavy dosage of competitive cricket in IPL 2023 to Indian players could also decide the match's outcome.
Josh Hazlewood Added To Australia's 15-Member Squad For WTC Final Against India
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has been included in the 15-member squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India beginning at The Oval on June 7. The 32-year-old had flown back home from the Indian Premier League before his side Royal Challangers Bangalore's must-win game against Gujarat Titans due to a side soreness. He has, however, been included in the squad alongside fellow pacers, Test skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.
Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad
Josh Hazlewood made the cut when Australia submitted their final 15-man squad for next week's World Test Championship final despite recent injury concerns, the International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced.
Ricky Ponting Predicts Australia's Playing XI For WTC Final, Adds A Surprise Pick
Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed the addition of Michael Neser to Australia's squad for the ICC World Test Championship final but would turn to another pacer in the decider against India. Australia will play against India in the ICC World Test Championship final that begins on June 7 at the Oval. All-rounder Neser looms as another fast-bowling option for Australia but will first need to be added to their 15-player WTC squad when it is confirmed by Sunday, May 28. The 33-year-old Neser has pressed his claims for a spot in the WTC final squad during an outstanding stint in the County Championship in which he has picked 19 wickets and 311 runs in five matches.
Australia Pacer Turned Down County Offer To Play Against India In WTC Final
Australia's star pacer Scott Boland turned down a County contract to play against India in the World Test Championship and upcoming Ashes series against Australia. Scott Boland made a name for himself in last year's Ashes series against England when he stunned everyone with a magnificent spell. He gave away seven runs for just six wickets on his Test debut when he became the second Indigenous Australian man to play a red ball game.
Boland turned down county opportunity to stay fresh for WTC final and Ashes
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said he turned down the opportunity to play county cricket in England so that he would be fresh heading into the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes.