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Labuschagne Aims To Silence ‘doubters’ In Push For Ashes, Puts Hand Up For Opener’s Slot
West Indies Tests: Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said he is aiming to silence his critics by making a push for the Ashes series against England after being dropped from the Test side on the tour of West Indies. The right-handed batter also said he is ready to put his hand up to fill in the opener’s slot.
A long term number three batter, Labuschagne was left out of Australia’s Test tour of the West Indies in June and July due to a prolonged lean patch. In his place, Australia tried Cameron Green at number three, with teenager Sam Konstas opening the batting with Usman Khawaja – an experiment which didn’t pay off in the Caribbean.
“It was tough because you never want to be dropped but almost as soon as their words came out my mind shifted straight away to, ‘OK, how am I playing the Ashes … how do I make that happen?’ “There were probably a few things. I averaged around 60 for a three or four-year period but for the last year or two I just haven’t been at my best.”
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Foulkes Savours ‘awesome’ Test Debut After Record-breaking Match Haul Against Zimbabwe
Queens Sports Club: Zakary Foulkes admitted his ‘awesome’ record-breaking Test debut for New Zealand against Zimbabwe hasn’t really sunk in yet, but added it was awesome for him to be out there and helping his team get a 2-0 series win.
Can't Really Complain About Anything From This Game, Says Santner After Test Series Win
Queens Sports Club: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner hailed his side’s all-round performance in the 2-0 Test series win over Zimbabwe, adding that he was pleased with the bowlers stepping up to dismiss the hosts cheaply in both innings of the match at Queens Sports Club.
Head, Markram, Rabada Return As Australia Host Young Proteas Side In T20I Series
Star Sports Network TV: Just a few months after South Africa scripted history by defeating Australia in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship, the Proteas aim to fine-tune their T20 squad with a three-game series Down Under. The series will begin with back-to-back matches at the TIO Stadium in Marrara before concluding at the Cazalys Stadium in Westcourt, Cairns.
It'll Be Myself And Head Up The Top: Aussie Skipper Marsh To Open In T20Is For 'foreseeable Future'
T20 World Cup: Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh said that he will be Travis Head's full-time opening partner until the T20 World Cup, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka early next year, starting with the T20I series against South Africa.
Rabada Wants Proteas To Move On From WTC Glory To Focus On Major ICC Trophies
ICC World Test Championship: South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has urged his teammates to look beyond their historic ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final triumph and shift their focus to upcoming challenges, including the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Windies Pacer Matthew Forde Ruled Out Of Pakistan ODIs, Johann Layne Named Replacement
West Indies ODI Squad: The West Indies have suffered an injury setback ahead of their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with young pacer Matthew Forde sidelined due to injury.
Pakistan's Haider Ali Arrested In UK Over Rape Allegations: Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan cricket slumped to a new low with a young player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team -- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police with sources confirming it was over a complaint by a girl, alleging rape. Haider Ali has been provisionally suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said a report.
Rickelton Not Aiming To Change Approach In Bid To Claim South Africa T20I Opening Slot
South Africa T20I: Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton said he will stick to his aggressive batting approach in a bid to own South Africa’s T20I opening slot ahead of next year’s World Cup, set to happen in India and Sri Lanka.
Sadia Iqbal Moves To Category ‘A’ In Pakistan Women’s Central Contracts List
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Top-ranked women’s T20I bowler Sadia Iqbal has earned a promotion to Category ‘A’ in Pakistan women’s central contracts list for the 2025/26 season. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also said Diana Baig (promoted from Category C to B) and Rameen Shamim (from Category D to C) have also earned contract upgrades.
India's Oval Thriller Lifts Them To Third In WTC Standings
ICC World Test Championship: India’s thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval not only helped them draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, but also gave their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign a much-needed lift.
Mitchell Owen Ready To Translate T20I Success To ODIs Against South Africa
Caribbean T20Is: Mitchell Owen revealed that he will be translating his T20I success as he prepares to make his ODI debut for Australia later this month, following an impressive start to his international career in the T20Is against the West Indies.
Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of West Indies Tour With Hamstring Injury
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan's top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, who was sidelined for the third T20I against the West Indies after picking up a left hamstring strain during the second T20I in Lauderhill, has been ruled out of the forthcoming three-match ODI series against the Caribbean side.
Smith Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe Test Series, New Zealand Call In Foulkes And Lister
T20I Tri: New Zealand pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe Test series with an abdominal injury.
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