Australia has announced the squad for the final 2 Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Two major changes have been made. Nathan McSweeney, who started with Usman Khawaja in the first three Tests, was left out of the squad by the selectors, while 19-year-old opener Sam Constas was included in the squad for the first time.
At the same time, Josh Hazlewood, who is suffering from an injury, has also failed to find a place in the team. Apart from this, fast bowler Jhay Richardson is back after three years. The fourth Test match of the series between India and Australia will be played in Melbourne from December 26, while the last and fifth matches will be played in Sydney from January 3.
Sam Constas gets his first chance: 19-year-old opening batsman Sam Constas, who played for the Australian Prime Minister’s XI team against India, has been given his first chance. Kontas had played a century in this pink ball practice match. For this, he was elected Player of the Match.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma (left) and Sam Constas during the India-PM XI match.
Richardson has a chance after three years. Richardson gets a chance in the Test team after three years. Richardson played his final Test match in the Ashes series against England in December 2021 at the Adelaide Ground.
Australian squad for last 2 test matches: Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head (vice-captain), Steve Smith (vice-captain), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh English, Usman Khawaja, Sam Constas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. …
Indo-Pakistani teams will not play in each other’s countries
India and Pakistan teams will not play cricket in each other’s country. All of India’s matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at neutral venues. The Pakistani team will also not come to India for any tournament before 2027. Their matches will also be held at neutral venues. Information on this ICC decision was made public on Thursday. This decision was made earlier in the meeting. The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup will be held in India, the 2026 T-20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. …