Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Swagata Sen’s presence at Cricket NSW comes at a pivotal moment, coinciding with Australian Cricket’s recent launch of their Multicultural Action Plan (MAP). As part of the MAP, The SQUADS aim to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Sen’s journey into the heart of Australian cricket is a tale of passion and perseverance. From her childhood days, cricket held a special place in her heart, igniting a flame that would guide her career path. Her unique perspective, shaped by her Indian roots and global experiences, enriches the discourse surrounding the sport, fostering understanding and unity. Now, as a communications specialist at Cricket NSW, Sen often finds herself in the presence of her cricketing favourites such as Mitchell Starc ...

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Superlative Celebrations from Neophyte West Indian Cricketers in Australia-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis The West Indian Touring Cricket Team has a new look to it especially in the bowling department. Their performance in the First Test in Adelaide was ordinary — to put it mildly. But some encouraging moments were displayed in Adelaide by two relative newcomers and these two –Shamar Joseph and Kelvin Sinclair shone again at Brisbane in the Second Test with support from Alzarri Joseph. Joshua Da Silva and the rest …to beat Australia in a pulsating Test Match. Among the ‘pulsations’ and ‘peaks’ were the celebratory acrobatics unfurled by Shamar and Kelvin when they picked a wicket or two. HEREWITH Tristan Lafayatte’s report from ESPNcricinfo: Shamar Joseph defied his injured toe and sprinted around the Gabba in jubilation after his remarkable seven-wicket haul powered West Indies to a monumental upset of Australia in a pulsating eight-run victory in ...

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Australian men’s squad for the NRMA Insurance Test and Dettol ODI Series against the West Indies The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 13-player men’s squad for the NRMA Insurance Test Series against the West Indies. Australia: Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) (vc) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Matthew Renshaw (QLD/Toombul District CC) Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (vc) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) NSP men’s Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “Cameron Green will come into the playing XI for the Test in Adelaide in a squad also containing Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw. We have selected a team we ...

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Australia XI for the first Test against Pakistan Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood ...

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Australian men’s Test squad for the first NRMA Insurance Test match   The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 14-player men’s squad for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against Pakistan in Perth. Australia plays three Tests against Pakistan in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, followed by two Tests against the West Indies in Adelaide and Brisbane. Australia: Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Lance Morris (WA/Scarborough Cricket Club) Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) David Warner (NSW/Randwick Petersham Cricket Club) NSP men’s Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “This group, led by Pat ...

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Shaheen and Warner last encounter was epitome of Spirit of Cricket, Usman Khawaja In a recent interview, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja shared his thoughts on the last series between Australia and Pakistan, highlighting the excellent spirit of cricket displayed during the Lahore Test encounter between Shaheen Shah Afridi and David Warner. “The last series between Australia and Pakistan was an excellent series. It went very well on and off the field. Shaheen was bowling excellent in Lahore test, and Warner was playing really well. Even when Warner got out, he got pat on the shoulders with a smile on Shaheen’s face. It was an epitome of the spirit of cricket. That’s what Australians want; you play hard, and when the game is over, you are all good and mates off the field,” Khawaja remarked. Expressing his admiration for the Pakistani team, Khawaja praised their batting skills and the strength of ...

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Australia scamper into another World Cup final after South African scare.  Indian juggernaut looms for Australia’s next challenge.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor). © ICC 2023 : Photo Courtesy of ICC   Australia continued to stifle South Africa’s aspirations to progress beyond a semi -final of a World Cup as they scampered into another final against a dominant India.  South Africa harbours bitter memories of  being eliminated before the big dance on several occasions, and Australia has been their biggest stumbling block. They just exerted more pain on a hapless nemesis.  They did not go without a fight though sending shock waves through the Australian camp when they grabbed 5 for 137 before Steve Smith,  Josh Inglis and later skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc steadied the ship to see Australia home.  But it was Travis Head who set the pace for Australia’s win with an ...

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AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand   Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...

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India beat Australia in Hard-Fought 50-over ODI Match – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis India 191 for 5 in 39.5 overs (Rahul 75*, Jadeja 45*, Starc 3-49) beat Australia 188 (Marsh 81, Shami 3-17, Siraj 3-29) by five wickets KL Rahul might have had trouble in Test cricket of late, but he once again proved his worth as an ace No. 5 batter in ODIs with a high-quality half-century in tough batting conditions to give India the series lead in Mumbai. Chasing 189 on a seamer-friendly surface at the Wankhede Stadium, India were reduced to 16 for 3 and then 39 for 4 during a near-unplayable spell of fast, swing bowling from Mitchell Starc. It soon became 83 for 5, before Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja soaked up the pressure during their unbroken stand of 108 to finish the chase in the 40th over. Rahul was unbeaten on 75 off 91, and Jadeja 45 off 69, as India ...

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Pace power trio may be pared down to solo act in Sri Lanka – By Daniel Brettig Source:theage.com.au Power trio Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are braced for the possibility of becoming a solo act in Sri Lanka, for two Test matches at famously spin-friendly Galle. On Australia’s last Test visit in 2016, Sri Lanka won by 229 runs in just three days at the seaside venue, and bowled a grand total of five overs of pace in the match. While Mitchell Starc was in the middle of the most destructive series of his career, Hazlewood and the allrounder Mitchell Marsh were far from penetrative. It’s those memories – and the success of Australia in adapting to Pakistani conditions earlier this year – that have Hazlewood and company prepared for a scenario whereby captain Cummins and all-rounder Cam Green are the only fast bowling options selected. “It’s probably ...

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