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Josh Hazlewood Takes Four As Australia Beat Sri Lanka In Opening T20I

Josh Hazlewood took 4-12 on his return from a long injury layoff as world champions Australia began the post-Justin Langer era with a comfortable 20-run T20 victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, but his shock resignation last weekend cast a shadow over the lead up. With interim coach Andrew McDonald at the helm, Australia were restricted to 149 for nine in their first T20 since winning the World Cup in November. But top-class bowling from Hazlewood, Pat Cummins (1-32) and Adam Zampa (3-18) denied the visitors, who were chasing 143 to win after one over was lost to rain.

"Little Bit The Same": Ricky Ponting Likens Rishabh Pant To This Australian Great

Ricky Ponting feels both Rishabh Pant and former batter Adam Gilchrist have a similar approach however, he wants the India wicket-keeper to at least play 50-60 Test matches before making any comparisons. Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, has watched Pant from close quarters during the Indian Premier League (IPL). "Yeah, (they are) little bit the same. I know Rishabh's really burst onto the scene, but let's just let him play his 50-60 Test matches first before we start making comparisons to one of the all-time great wicket-keeper batters," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Live Score: Josh Inglis Makes Debut As Australia Face Sri Lanka

AUS vs SL, 1st T20I Live Updates: Following the departure of Justin Langer as head coach, Australia look to make a fresh start as they host Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). On the eve of the first T20I, Australia skipper Aaron Finch confirmed that the England-born wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will make his international debut against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be motivated after their ODI series win against Zimbabwe last month. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Almost Felt Like A Chess Game": Marnus Labuschagne Recalls His Battles With Ravichandran Ashwin

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was all praise for India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, saying that he enjoys his duels with the veteran cricketer. While recalling his battles with the 34-year-old during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar series, Labuschagne, who is currently the no. 1 Test batter in the world, took note of Ashwin's ability to assess the batter, adding that playing against him "felt like a chess game". "He is very good at assessing batsmen, and that's why I have enjoyed facing him," Labuschagne told Sportstar in an interview.

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Preview: Australia Begin Post-Justin Langer Era With Five-Match Series

Australia will look to move on from the polarising departure of coach Justin Langer when they line-up for their Twenty20 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, during which he led Australia to the T20 World Cup title and a 4-0 Ashes Test hammering of England. But his shock exit last weekend after unsuccessful talks with Cricket Australia over a contract extension has cast a dark shadow over the opening match in Sydney.

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Abbas, Spinner Yasir Shah Kept In Reserves For Australia Series: Report

Pakistan's pace bowler Mohammad Abbas has been placed in the reserves' list for the home Test series against Australia following a complaint to the country's apex cricket body over issues related to his fitness and attitude. According to a source, the national team's physiotherapist, Cliffe Deacon, lodged a complaint with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja regarding the attitude of Abbas, who has so far played 25 Tests.

"Inside 4 Months As Captain...": Michael Vaughan Has His Say On Pat Cummins' Leadership After Justin Langer Resignation

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan praised Australia Test captain Pat Cummins for dealing with 'empathy' in coach Justin Langer's resignation issue. During a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Cummins had said that Langer should not be surprised with the feedback the players and support staff gave regarding him because there were two years of evaluation. "Pat Cummins inside 4 months as a Captain has shown exactly how to do it ... Todays press conference was a masterclass in delivering empathy with clarity to why things have happened ... he just knows how to do it," tweeted Vaughan.

Josh Inglis To Make Debut For Australia In 1st T20I Against Sri Lanka, Confirms Aaron Finch

Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Thursday confirmed that Josh Inglis will make his debut in the upcoming first T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka. Australia and Sri Lanka will square off in the first T20I on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finch also confirmed that Inglis will be batting at No.3 for Australia in the first T20I.

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Josh Hazlewood Takes Four As Australia Beat Sri Lanka In Opening T20I

"Little Bit The Same": Ricky Ponting Likens Rishabh Pant To This Australian Great

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Live Score: Josh Inglis Makes Debut As Australia Face Sri Lanka

"Almost Felt Like A Chess Game": Marnus Labuschagne Recalls His Battles With Ravichandran Ashwin

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Preview: Australia Begin Post-Justin Langer Era With Five-Match Series

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Abbas, Spinner Yasir Shah Kept In Reserves For Australia Series: Report

"Inside 4 Months As Captain...": Michael Vaughan Has His Say On Pat Cummins' Leadership After Justin Langer Resignation

Josh Inglis To Make Debut For Australia In 1st T20I Against Sri Lanka, Confirms Aaron Finch