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News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Youngster Awaits Opportunity But Admits Australia Is A 'Hard Team To Crack Into'
Last Updated: Aaron Hardie aims to secure a spot in the playing eleven despite limited opportunities. He has impressed with his bowling in T20Is, often taking the new ball. Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie is determined to seize any opportunity to break into the playing eleven, acknowledging that it is 'hard to crack into." Hardie, 26, has been included in every Australian limited-overs squad in 2025, covering bilateral series in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean, the Champions Trophy, and as a late addition to the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. However, Hardie has played in only four of Australia's 12 white-ball matches this year. His limited on-field action extended to IPL 2025, where he spent two months on the bench for the Punjab Kings without playing a game. What Did Aaron Hardie Say? 'A lot of people when they've come into the Aussie team have had that experience. I know Josh Inglis was very similar in his first few years of touring. It's such a hard team to crack into. I'll be trying to take my opportunity when it comes," Hardie was quoted as saying to reporters on Friday. When given the chance, Hardie has impressed with the ball, often taking the new ball in T20Is — a role not typically associated with his domestic reputation as a batting all-rounder. 'I love bowling off the top. As the allrounder, it's good to get those overs out of the way early and support the guys with a few more skills throughout the middle overs. When the ball is swinging, it's good with two fielders out — but when it stops swinging, it's not as fun," he added. Slowly but surely, the Western Australian is beginning to establish his own place in the white-ball teams whenever he is selected in the XI. Surprisingly, for someone who initially gained recognition as a batting all-rounder on the domestic scene, Hardie has opened the bowling in eight of the 12 T20I innings he has bowled in. Although his batting is yet to be proven at the international level — he has only batted higher than No.7 once in the past 12 months — his ability as an out-swing bowler with the new ball has become a significant part of his appeal. While his batting remains largely untested at the international level, Hardie believes he is ready to do whatever the team requires. 'I pride myself on being able to fill any hole possible, whether that's up the order or in the middle, and bowl any overs from one to 20 in the T20 format," he concluded. (With inputs from IANS) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
Hard to crack into Australian team, will take my opportunity when it comes, says Hardie
Cairns: Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie said he is determined to make the most of any opportunity coming his way to break into a playing eleven while admitting that it is 'hard to crack into'. Hardie, 26, has been named in every Australian limited-overs squad in 2025, including bilateral series in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean, the Champions Trophy and as a late call-up for the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. But Hardie has featured in just four of Australia's 12 matches in the white-ball format this year. His lack of on-field action extended to IPL 2025 as well, where he spent two months on the bench for Punjab Kings without playing a game. "A lot of people when they've come into the Aussie team have had that experience. I know Josh Inglis was very similar in his first few years of touring. It's such a hard team to crack into. I'll be trying to take my opportunity when it comes," said Hardie to reporters on Friday. When given the chance, Hardie has impressed with the ball, often taking the new ball in T20Is – a role not typically associated with his domestic reputation as a batting all-rounder. 'I love bowling off the top. As the allrounder, it's good to get those overs out of the way early and support the guys with a few more skills throughout the middle overs. When the ball is swinging, it's good with two fielders out – but when it stops swinging, it's not as fun,' he added. While his batting remains largely untested at the international level, Hardie believes he is ready to do whatever the team requires from him. 'I pride myself on being able to fill any hole possible, whether that's up the order or in the middle, and bowl any overs from one to 20 in the T20 format,' he concluded.
The Guardian
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Australia end West Indies tour unbeaten after completing T20 series clean sweep
Australia completed a flawless tour of the Caribbean with a three-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth T20 to seal a series sweep in St Kitts. For the fifth time in as many matches, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, then restricted the West Indies to 170 and their lowest total in the series. The white-ball sweep comes after Australia also won all three Tests on the tour though they were given a scare as West Indies found their way through the deep middle-order that has largely proven the difference across the five T20s. Cameron Green, Tim David and Mitch Owen contributed valuable runs in the chase but it was left to Aaron Hardie (28 not out) to guide Australia to 173-7 with 18 balls remaining. Green (32 off 18) continued to build on his rich vein of form with a fourth significant innings before attempting to hit spinner Akeal Hosein over the rope but picking out Matthew Forde at long-off. The young allrounder juggled the catch to give the home side a sniff before Hardie and Ben Dwarshuis (9) took control. Sean Abbott later helped complete the rout. David returned to the side and picked up where he left off after hammering a record-breaking 102 not out in the third match of the series. The powerful middle-order hitter blasted four sixes as he raced to 30 from 11 balls before finding Shimron Hetmyer on the leg side boundary off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph. Owen quickly took the mantle from David as he put together a third eye-catching knock in his debut series to press his claims for a longer-term place in the side. The 23-year-old compiled a controlled 37 while taking few risks before reaching for a wide delivery from Hosein and edging to Joseph at short third man. Mitch Marsh earlier called correctly as Australia won an eighth of eight tosses across two formats on the tour and again elected for the tourists to chase. A string of wickets early and late in the West Indies' innings meant the hosts were unable to post a big score on the small ground at Warner Park, Basseterre, before they were all out for 170 in the last over. Hetmyer (52 off 31) helped lift West Indies to a more competitive total before falling to a low running catch by Abbott at long-off. Sherfane Rutherford (35 off 17) also showed signs of good touch and smashed Abbott for a huge six before being bowled by Glenn Maxwell as he attempted to cut. Left-arm quick Ben Dwarshuis (3-41) returned to the side and bowled Shai Hope after being struck for successive boundaries, then had Brandon King (11) caught at mid-on. Adam Zampa (1-20 off three) celebrated his 100th T20I by bowling Joseph in the 19th over, as the West Indies again failed to make the most of the closing overs and lost their last four wickets for 15 runs. Sign up to The Spin Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week's action after newsletter promotion The victory sealed Australia's first 5-0 sweep in a T20I series, while the West Indies had never before gone winless across five matches in the format. Australia will seek to build on their imperious form in the Caribbean with six white-ball matches against South Africa on home turf next month.
San Francisco Chronicle
26-07-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Australia wins toss and bowls in 4th T20 against West Indies
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) — Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the fourth game of the best-of-five Twenty20 international cricket series against West Indies on Saturday. The tourists lead 3-0 following back-to-back victories in Kingston, Jamaica before clinching the series on the back of a 37-ball century by Tim David in St. Kitts on Friday. But David misses out for Saturday's match as Australia opted to experiment with Aaron Hardie and Xavier Bartlett coming into the side. Ben Dwarshius also missed out for the tourists. Australia had a three-wicket win to open the series on Sunday before Josh Inglis and Cameron Green led Australia to an eight-wicket victory and spoiled Andre Russell's last game for West Indies. Australia's win streak in the Caribbean now stands at six matches following the 3-0 test series sweep. —— West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Jediah Blades. Australia: Mitch Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Australia wins toss and bowls in 4th T20 against West Indies
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) — Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the fourth game of the best-of-five Twenty20 international cricket series against West Indies on Saturday. The tourists lead 3-0 following back-to-back victories in Kingston, Jamaica before clinching the series on the back of a 37-ball century by Tim David in St. Kitts on Friday. But David misses out for Saturday's match as Australia opted to experiment with Aaron Hardie and Xavier Bartlett coming into the side. Ben Dwarshius also missed out for the tourists. West Indies made one change with Matthew Forde included for Gudakesh Motie. Australia had a three-wicket win to open the series on Sunday before Josh Inglis and Cameron Green led Australia to an eight-wicket victory and spoiled Andre Russell's last game for West Indies. Australia's win streak in the Caribbean now stands at six matches following the 3-0 test series sweep. —— Lineups: West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Jediah Blades. Australia: Mitch Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. ___ AP cricket:
