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The Age
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Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Australian needs tail to wag to set decent World Test Championship target at Lord's
Latest posts Latest posts 7.00pm All eyes on the tail How much is enough? It is the question on every Australian cricket fans' lips tonight as we resume on 8-144 against South Africa in the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Heading into day three, starting at 7.30pm AEST, the Australians lead by 218 runs with two wickets in hand - Mitch Starc is 16 not out, Nathan Lyon is on one not out, and Josh Hazelwood will have the pads on ready to bat. Fair chance he's a nervous wreck, knowing he's next man in. So far, 28 wickets have fallen across two days - at an average of 17.6 runs per scalp - so the Lord's strip could hardly be considered a batting paradise. More like a minefield. But all it takes is for one of the South Africans to get a hold of the Australian attack and any total fewer than 250 will look like chicken feed. Let's hope, for the Aussie fans sake, that Starc gets busy early, slogs a few over cow corner - because we know he ain't Don Bradman - and give us at least a 250-run advantage. Loading For those who have been stuck under a rock for the past two days, here's a quick recap of the action so far: Day one: Crumble city. Australia is all out for 212. Beau Webster starts like a C-grader but finds form to top score with 72, while the ever reliable Steve Smith grinds out 66. Kagiso Rabada is potent, snaring 5-51, including the top order scalps of Usman Khwaja (duck), Cameron Green (four) and Webster. Marco Jansen claims three wicket. South Africa top order is bamboozled by the Australian quicks late in the day to slump to 4-43 at stumps. Day two: The Australians wrap up the South African innings for a meagre 138 runs. David Bedingham provides the main resistance with 45, but not before a mini panic attack when he grabs a ball that has become wedged in the top of his pad. Skipper Pat Cummins is the chief destroyer - who else? - with 6-28. For trivia buffs, it's the first time a fast bowling captain has taken five wickets in an innings at Lord's since Bob Willis in 1982. For those young bucks born after 1990, you might have to Google Bob. Cummins sits equal-second on the list of Test captains with the most five-wicket hauls, alongside Richie Benaud on nine, and behind Imran Khan's 12. Legends. Batting for a second time, the Australians make their first innings look like a run fest, staggering to 8-144 by the close of play. Glovesman Alex Carey is top scorer with 43, while Mitch Starc (16) and Nathan Lyon (one) are still at the crease. Rabada has taken 3-44, while Lungi Ngidi has 3-35. 6.55pm Labuschagne on borrowed time By Daniel Brettig London: If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia's increasingly fragile batting line-up has largely failed its questions. Hoping to settle their top six ahead of the Ashes at home this summer, the national selectors – all of them in attendance at Lord's this week – have a long list of fresh queries about how to produce the runs required to keep winning games. The game is in fast-forward, but Alex Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc (16 not out) fought through the final hour on day two to be 8-144 at stumps. Usman Khawaja (zero and six) and Cameron Green (four and zero) were taken apart by the formidable Kagiso Rabada in both innings. Marnus Labuschagne (17 and 22) entered this game with the most pressing doubts around his place, having been shunted up to open so that room could be made for Green. With a start in each innings, he looked momentarily secure. But his problems are less to do with early trouble than some troubling patterns once he's spent time at the crease. Labuschagne is vulnerable around off stump, so often caught behind. He has developed a tendency to feel for the bat on the ball, when his earlier Test innings were marked by sharp judgment of what to leave alone. Soon to turn 31, Labuschagne is young enough to rise again should the selectors wield the axe in the Caribbean, but the issues around him are mounting.
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Aussie stars uncertain to return to IPL
Cricket: Uncertainty surrounds Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood's return to the IPL, with the tournament set to resume on May 17.
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Players face decisions as IPL to resume after ceasefire
The Indian Premier League is to resume this weekend leaving the many Australians involved with decisions to make. Cricket's richest competition, which was suspended on Friday May 9 amid fighting between India and Pakistan, will resume on Saturday May 17 (local time) following the announcement of a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours. A number of Australians are involved as players, coaching staff and commentators and most have left India, returning home over the weekend. Now they must decide whether they are able, and wish to, return. Many were shaken by events leading to the postponement and several have other commitments. Most notable of these is the the World Test Championship final against South Africa, which starts at Lord's on June 11, barely a week after the rescheduled IPL final on June 3. The IPL still has 13 group matches left, including the fixture between Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings and Mitch Starc's Delhi Capitals, which was called off during in the first innings on May 8 as air-raid sirens wailed nearby. The match that will resume the tournament will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17 in Bengaluru. Josh Hazlewood plays for RCB, but has been nursing a shoulder injury and missed their most recent match. He is expected to be fit for Lord's. Besides Hazlewood and Starc four other possible Australian WTC players are in IPL teams: skipper Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Mitch Starc. Cummins and Head play for Sunrisers Hyderabad who are out of play-off contention even though they have three matches remaining but Inglis' Punjab, Starc's Delhi, and Marsh's Lucknow Super Giants remain in the frame. Other high-profile Australians involved include Justin Langer, coach at Lucknow, Ponting's assistant Brad Haddin, Chennai batting coach Mike Hussey, and commentators Matthew Hayden and Mel Jones. Ponting and Haddin are understood to have remained in India. "After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season," India's cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement. The Pakistan Super League, which includes David Warner among the participants, is also expected to announce a resumption imminently, though many of the overseas players are reported to be unlikely to return, in part due to other commitments. India and Pakistan have clashed since India struck multiple locations in Pakistan that it said were "terrorist camps" in retaliation for the deadly attack in its troubled region of Kashmir last month, in which it said Islamabad was involved. with agencies The Indian Premier League is to resume this weekend leaving the many Australians involved with decisions to make. Cricket's richest competition, which was suspended on Friday May 9 amid fighting between India and Pakistan, will resume on Saturday May 17 (local time) following the announcement of a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours. A number of Australians are involved as players, coaching staff and commentators and most have left India, returning home over the weekend. Now they must decide whether they are able, and wish to, return. Many were shaken by events leading to the postponement and several have other commitments. Most notable of these is the the World Test Championship final against South Africa, which starts at Lord's on June 11, barely a week after the rescheduled IPL final on June 3. The IPL still has 13 group matches left, including the fixture between Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings and Mitch Starc's Delhi Capitals, which was called off during in the first innings on May 8 as air-raid sirens wailed nearby. The match that will resume the tournament will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17 in Bengaluru. Josh Hazlewood plays for RCB, but has been nursing a shoulder injury and missed their most recent match. He is expected to be fit for Lord's. Besides Hazlewood and Starc four other possible Australian WTC players are in IPL teams: skipper Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Mitch Starc. Cummins and Head play for Sunrisers Hyderabad who are out of play-off contention even though they have three matches remaining but Inglis' Punjab, Starc's Delhi, and Marsh's Lucknow Super Giants remain in the frame. Other high-profile Australians involved include Justin Langer, coach at Lucknow, Ponting's assistant Brad Haddin, Chennai batting coach Mike Hussey, and commentators Matthew Hayden and Mel Jones. Ponting and Haddin are understood to have remained in India. "After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season," India's cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement. The Pakistan Super League, which includes David Warner among the participants, is also expected to announce a resumption imminently, though many of the overseas players are reported to be unlikely to return, in part due to other commitments. India and Pakistan have clashed since India struck multiple locations in Pakistan that it said were "terrorist camps" in retaliation for the deadly attack in its troubled region of Kashmir last month, in which it said Islamabad was involved. with agencies The Indian Premier League is to resume this weekend leaving the many Australians involved with decisions to make. Cricket's richest competition, which was suspended on Friday May 9 amid fighting between India and Pakistan, will resume on Saturday May 17 (local time) following the announcement of a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours. A number of Australians are involved as players, coaching staff and commentators and most have left India, returning home over the weekend. Now they must decide whether they are able, and wish to, return. Many were shaken by events leading to the postponement and several have other commitments. Most notable of these is the the World Test Championship final against South Africa, which starts at Lord's on June 11, barely a week after the rescheduled IPL final on June 3. The IPL still has 13 group matches left, including the fixture between Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings and Mitch Starc's Delhi Capitals, which was called off during in the first innings on May 8 as air-raid sirens wailed nearby. The match that will resume the tournament will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17 in Bengaluru. Josh Hazlewood plays for RCB, but has been nursing a shoulder injury and missed their most recent match. He is expected to be fit for Lord's. Besides Hazlewood and Starc four other possible Australian WTC players are in IPL teams: skipper Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Mitch Starc. Cummins and Head play for Sunrisers Hyderabad who are out of play-off contention even though they have three matches remaining but Inglis' Punjab, Starc's Delhi, and Marsh's Lucknow Super Giants remain in the frame. Other high-profile Australians involved include Justin Langer, coach at Lucknow, Ponting's assistant Brad Haddin, Chennai batting coach Mike Hussey, and commentators Matthew Hayden and Mel Jones. Ponting and Haddin are understood to have remained in India. "After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season," India's cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement. The Pakistan Super League, which includes David Warner among the participants, is also expected to announce a resumption imminently, though many of the overseas players are reported to be unlikely to return, in part due to other commitments. India and Pakistan have clashed since India struck multiple locations in Pakistan that it said were "terrorist camps" in retaliation for the deadly attack in its troubled region of Kashmir last month, in which it said Islamabad was involved. with agencies
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Those who choose to play in IPL…': Cricket Australia's message for Starc, Cummins, Head after revised fixture announced
Cricket Australia (CA) put the ball on the players' court, vowing to support them in their decision on whether to return to India to take part in the last phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is slated to resume on Saturday, May 17, following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The competition was halted for a week on May 9 due to escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours, prompting many Australian players, coaches, and commentators to return home. After the BCCI announced a revised schedule of the IPL on Monday night, the Australian internationals must decide whether to return to India, weighing personal safety, professional commitments, and upcoming international fixtures, CA said in a statement released on Tuesday (May 13). "Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not. Team management will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches. We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety," said CA. The IPL suspension came amid a volatile situation, with a notable interruption during a match between Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings and Mitch Starc's Delhi Capitals on May 8 in Dharamsala, halted in the first innings as air-raid sirens echoed nearby. The tournament will restart with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, one of six venues hosting the remaining 13 group-stage matches. The rescheduled IPL final is set for June 3, just eight days before Australia's World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's on June 11. Several Australians are at a crossroads. Key WTC squad members, including Pat Cummins, Travis Head (SRH), Josh Inglis (PBKS), Mitch Marsh, and Mitch Starc (DC), are involved in the IPL. Cummins and Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of playoff contention despite three remaining games, while Inglis' Punjab, Starc's Delhi, and Marsh's Lucknow Super Giants are still in the race. Josh Hazlewood, who plays for RCB, is recovering from a shoulder injury but is expected to be fit for the WTC final. Apart from the WTC probable, the other Australian stars involved in this year's IPL are Nathan Ellis (CSK), Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC), Spencer Johnson (KKR), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett (PBKS), Tim David (RCB), and Adam Zampa (SRH). Prominent Australian coaches and commentators are also affected. Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer, Punjab assistant Brad Haddin, Chennai batting coach Mike Hussey, and broadcasters Matthew Hayden and Mel Jones face decisions about returning. Ponting and Haddin reportedly stayed in India during the suspension. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which includes Australian David Warner, is expected to announce its restart soon. However, many overseas PSL players are unlikely to return due to scheduling conflicts and other commitments. The India-Pakistan tensions, sparked by a deadly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 Indian tourists, continued to cast a shadow over both tournaments.
Herald Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Cricket Australia will support players returning to IPL
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Cricket Australia is working with the Australian government and BCCI around 'security arrangements and safety' for players set to return to action in the IPL in India as a clash with preparations for the World Test Championship final looms. The IPL is set to resume this weekend, having been suspended last Friday amid fighting between India and Pakistan after which Australian players including fast bowler Mitch Starc returned home. Starc's wife, and Australian women's captain Alyssa Healy, who was with her husband in India, recounted the harrowing experience of being in Dharamsala when a game was abruptly abandoned due to nearby missile strikes. A match was called off after blackout in Dharamshala. Picture:But an announcement of a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours has created a situation where the Australian players, coaching staff and commentators have decisions to make on whether to return or stay in Australia. The elongated tournament will also now end on June 3, more than a week later than originally scheduled and just eight days before the start of the WTC final in June. On Tuesday morning, CA issued a statement addressing both the WTC preparations and security issues in India. 'Following the announcement that the IPL will resume on Saturday, Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not,' the statement said. Pat Cummins could keep playing in India. Picture: Noah Seelam / AFP 'Team management will work through preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches. 'We are maintaining communication with the Australian government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety.' A charter flight flew players including Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith and Ashton Turner home when fighting broke out. The PSL is now set to conclude with games in Lahore and Islamabad. Originally published as Cricket Australia leaves decision to return to India for IPL up to players
