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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Sam Konstas, McSweeney named in Australia A squad for India tour in September
Australia's national selection panel has announced a 14-member men's squad for the upcoming A tour of India in September. Among the notable inclusions are Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, who are set to play key roles in the two four-day matches scheduled in tour comprises two four-day games in Lucknow, followed by three one-day matches in Kanpur. The squad has been selected with a long-term vision, aiming to develop young talent in subcontinental conditions ahead of future challenges - most notably, the five-match Test series in India in early 2027. Notably, Jake Weatherald, Jason Sangha and Kurtis Patterson - all of whom impressed in the recent Australia A series against Sri Lanka A - have not been sub-continent provides many unique challenges and the opportunity to utilise different skills with bat and ball. We hope repeated experiences in these conditions will assist players in developing an effective method and understanding of their game for future sub-continent tours," said George Bailey, chair of selectors, explaining the selection philosophy. Konstas had a strong domestic season for New South Wales in the 2024-25 Sheffield Shield, amassing 652 runs from nine matches at an average of 40.75, including two centuries and three fifties. The right-hander, who has featured in five Tests for Australia, endured a challenging series against the West Indies recently but remains in the mix for Ashes selection. McSweeney, representing South Australia, also impressed with 478 runs in six matches at an average of 43.45, including one hundred and three Konstas and McSweeney for the red-ball leg are Xavier Bartlett, Campbell Kellaway, Lance Morris, Fergus O'Neill, Ollie Peake, Josh Philippe and Corey Rocchiccioli. These players will return home in time for the opening round of the Sheffield Shield season."For many of these players, we remain interested in the development of their short-form cricket as well. But balancing out priorities meant we wanted them back and available for the start of the Sheffield Shield season," Bailey further ahead, the selectors have also taken early steps to build their spin resources for 2027, naming Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, and Corey Rocchiccioli - all of whom are being considered for future tours of the A four-day squadXavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O'Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Liam ScottAustralia A (one-day squad)Cooper Connolly, Harry Dixon, Jack Edwards, Sam Elliott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Mackenzie Harvey, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachie Shaw, Tom Straker, Will Sutherland, Callum VidlerAustralia A Tour ScheduleSept 16-19: Australia A v India A, LucknowSept 23-26: Australia A v India A, LucknowSept 30: Australia A v India A, KanpuradvertisementOctober 3: Australia A v India A, KanpurOctober 5: Australia A v India A, Kanpur- EndsMust Watch
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
India A vs Australia A: Konstas, McSweeney named for four-day matches
Australia openers Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney were on Thursday named in the A' squad bound to India to play two four-day matches in Lucknow in September, with an eye on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2026-27. Konstas had replaced McSweeney during the last India-Australia series Down Under but has failed to nail his spot at the top of the order, having endured a disappointing outing in Caribbean even as his side thoroughly dominated the West Indies. The 19-year-old Konstas is the only current Test player to be named in the A' side while the other capped players include McSweeney, Cooper Connolly and spinner Todd Murphy. Murphy, who has so far featured in seven Tests, played each of the four matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during their India tour in 2022-23, which Australia lost 1-2, claiming 14 wickets. Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey was quoted as saying by The subcontinent provides many unique challenges and the opportunity to utilise different skills with bat and ball. "We hope repeated experiences in these conditions will assist players in developing an effective method and understanding of their game for future subcontinent tours." "For many of these players we remain interested in the development of their short-form cricket as well, but balancing out priorities meant we wanted them back and available for the start of the Sheffield Shield season, he added. A notable miss in the red-ball squad are Jason Sangha, who scored 202 not out against Sri Lanka A in Darwin last month, and Matthew Renshaw, who too has the experience of playing Tests in India. Sangha, however, has been named in the one-day squad for the three matches to be played in Kanpur. The two four-day matches will be played in Lucknow from September 16-19 and September 23-26, while the three one-day games will be on September 30, October 3 and 5 respectively. Squads: Four-Day matches: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O'Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Phillippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Liam Scott. One-Day squad: Cooper Connolly, Harry Dixon, Jack Edwards, Sam Elliott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Mackenzie Harvey, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachie Shaw, Tom Straker, Will Sutherland, Callum Vidler. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Australia Star Sam Konstas, Who Once Had A Spat With Virat Kohli, Named In Squad Against India A
Australia openers Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney were on Thursday named in the 'A' squad bound to India to play two four-day matches in Lucknow in September, with an eye on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2026-27. Konstas had replaced McSweeney during the last India-Australia series Down Under but has failed to nail his spot at the top of the order, having endured a disappointing outing in Caribbean even as his side thoroughly dominated the West Indies. The 19-year-old Konstas is the only current Test player to be named in the 'A' side while the other capped players include McSweeney, Cooper Connolly and spinner Todd Murphy. Murphy, who has so far featured in seven Tests, played each of the four matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during their India tour in 2022-23, which Australia lost 1-2, claiming 14 wickets. Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey was quoted as saying by 'The subcontinent provides many unique challenges and the opportunity to utilise different skills with bat and ball.' "We hope repeated experiences in these conditions will assist players in developing an effective method and understanding of their game for future subcontinent tours." "For many of these players we remain interested in the development of their short-form cricket as well, but balancing out priorities meant we wanted them back and available for the start of the Sheffield Shield season,' he added. A notable miss in the red-ball squad are Jason Sangha, who scored 202 not out against Sri Lanka A in Darwin last month, and Matthew Renshaw, who too has the experience of playing Tests in India. Sangha, however, has been named in the one-day squad for the three matches to be played in Kanpur. The two four-day matches will be played in Lucknow from September 16-19 and September 23-26, while the three one-day games will be on September 30, October 3 and 5 respectively. Squads: Four-Day matches: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O'Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Phillippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Liam Scott. One-Day squad: Cooper Connolly, Harry Dixon, Jack Edwards, Sam Elliott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Mackenzie Harvey, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachie Shaw, Tom Straker, Will Sutherland, Callum Vidler.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussie hopefuls' challenging Ashes audition
Test batters Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney will have an early run in the looming Ashes bat-off after being named for the Australian A tour of India. Australian chief selector George Bailey announced two squads on Thursday, a red-ball and a white-ball squad, for next month's subcontinent series. The Aussies will play five games against India, starting on September 16 and finishing in early October. McSweeney and Konstas headline a 14-strong red-ball squad that also includes Test hopefuls Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy and Lance Morris. Bailey said upcoming subcontinent tours were front of mind when picking the squad but made note of players returning in time for the start of the Sheffield Shield season. 'The subcontinent provides many unique challenges and the opportunity to utilise different skills with bat and ball,' Bailey said. 'We hope repeated experiences in these conditions will assist players in developing an effective method and understanding of their game for future subcontinent tours. 'For many of these players we remain interested in the development of their short-form cricket as well, but balancing out priorities meant we wanted them back and available for the start of the Sheffield Shield season.' The white-ball series will provide opportunity to a host of Australia's up-and-comers, including Harry Dixon, Lachie Shaw and Tom Straker. Out-of-form youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk will also get an opportunity to regain touch on pitches he has relished in the past. Australia A (four-day squad): Xavier Bartlett Cooper Connolly Jack Edwards Aaron Hardie Campbell Kellaway Sam Konstas Nathan McSweeney Lance Morris Todd Murphy Fergus O'Neill Oliver Peake Josh Philippe Corey Rocchiccioli Liam Scott Australia A (one-day squad): Cooper Connolly Harry Dixon Jack Edwards Sam Elliott Jake Fraser-McGurk Aaron Hardie Mackenzie Harvey Todd Murphy Tanveer Sangha Liam Scott Lachie Shaw Tom Straker Will Sutherland Callum Vidler
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Konstas, McSweeney named in Australia A squad for four-day matches against India A
Sydney, Aug 7 (PTI) Australia openers Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney were on Thursday named in the 'A' squad bound to India to play two four-day matches in Lucknow in September, with an eye on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2026-27. Konstas had replaced McSweeney during the last India-Australia series Down Under but has failed to nail his spot at the top of the order, having endured a disappointing outing in Caribbean even as his side thoroughly dominated the West Indies. The 19-year-old Konstas is the only current Test player to be named in the 'A' side while the other capped players include McSweeney, Cooper Connolly and spinner Todd Murphy. Murphy, who has so far featured in seven Tests, played each of the four matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during their India tour in 2022-23, which Australia lost 1-2, claiming 14 wickets. Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey was quoted as saying by 'The subcontinent provides many unique challenges and the opportunity to utilise different skills with bat and ball.' "We hope repeated experiences in these conditions will assist players in developing an effective method and understanding of their game for future subcontinent tours." "For many of these players we remain interested in the development of their short-form cricket as well, but balancing out priorities meant we wanted them back and available for the start of the Sheffield Shield season,' he added. A notable miss in the red-ball squad are Jason Sangha, who scored 202 not out against Sri Lanka A in Darwin last month, and Matthew Renshaw, who too has the experience of playing Tests in India. Sangha, however, has been named in the one-day squad for the three matches to be played in Kanpur. The two four-day matches will be played in Lucknow from September 16-19 and September 23-26, while the three one-day games will be on September 30, October 3 and 5 respectively. Four-Day matches: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O'Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Phillippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Liam Scott. One-Day squad: Cooper Connolly, Harry Dixon, Jack Edwards, Sam Elliott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Mackenzie Harvey, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachie Shaw, Tom Straker, Will Sutherland, Callum Vidler.
