“It is not necessary that he be a specialist opener” – Australian captain’s surprising statement regarding David Warner

David Warner will say goodbye to Test cricket after the Sydney Test match. Marcus Harris and David Warner (Image Credit- Twitter) Ever since David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket, there have been continuous discussions about who will replace David Warner, especially in Test cricket. Actually, Marcus Harris was called for the Ashes tour while Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw are the two other options. Interestingly, before the three-match series against Pakistan, head coach Andrew McDonald hinted that Cameron Green could be sent to open, but Australia captain Pat Cummins has a different opinion on the same issue. pat cummins Has said that it is not necessary that he be a specialist opener. Pat Cummins gave a surprising answer regarding David Warner Pat Cummins said about the upcoming Test series, “I have had some informal talks with Ronnie (coach Andrew McDonald) and we have always said let’s work on this. We have a little time till the next match, so I am sure the selectors will sit after this and decide on it (the opener). The good thing is that we have no shortage of options. There are probably three or four guys who can play up there and we think they’ll do a great job, but honestly, we haven’t talked about it in too much depth yet.” Cummins further said, “Uzi (Usman Khawaja) was not a specialist till then, there was only one place available in the team and he forced his way into the team. So ideally here you should have someone who has experience of opening, but I don’t think this is something that cannot be changed. It is very difficult to replace Warner.” Also read: Athiya Shetty stole KL Rahul’s heart again

AUS v PAK: Australia eyes clean sweep, announces strongest playing XI for final test match

Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the batting for the last time, while the pair of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will once again try to play a big innings after consecutive poor scores. While Cameron Green was seen practicing for quite some time in the nets, he is being left out of the team due to in-form Mitchell Marsh. When Marsh came to bat in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test, the team’s score was 16/4 and from there he scored an excellent inning of 96 runs and as a result, he got a place in the team again. Australia has a busy schedule from early 2024. After the Pak series, the team will play an all-format series against West Indies from January 17 and then a series against New Zealand from February 21. Despite workload management, Australia has decided not to make any changes in the team and the brilliant trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will handle the responsibility of the fast bowling department. Players like Travis Head and Nathan Lyon have also retained their places in the playing eleven, while wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey will also remain in the squad. Australia’s playing XI for the third test against Pakistan: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood Also read: David Warner’s baggy green goes missing before the farewell test; Australian star’s emotional video went viral

AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Big news for Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed can play in SCG Test!

The issue now is how he feels after today’s training session. Abrar Ahmed (Pic Source-Twitter) Pakistan Cricket Team’s tour of Australia 2023-24, AUS vs PAK: A good news has emerged before the third and last Test match between Australia and Pakistan to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed may regain match fitness for the third Test against Australia. Let us tell you, early last month, Abrar Ahmed suffered an injury in his right leg on the third day of the four-day Test match against Australia Prime Minister’s XI. Abrar Ahmed bowled in the nets without any problem In this match, he bowled a total of 27 overs and gave 80 runs while taking the wicket of Marcus Harris. Due to which he missed two consecutive Test matches against Australia. Read here: How Shaheen Afridi became Pakistan’s T20I captain? Shahid Afridi’s reply sets the internet on fire But now a report in ESPNcricinfo is claiming that Abrar Ahmed “bowled for a long time without any problem in the nets during Pakistan’s training session today on January 1, but given the nature of his injury, it is difficult to say.” Whether he will be able to participate in the SCG Test or not.” The report of ESPNcricinfo also states that the nerve in Abrar Ahmed’s right leg is compressed and there is weakness in his muscles, due to which he is facing problems. He was also given injections during treatment. Read here: January 1 – Evening News Headlines All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening. Can Abrar Ahmed play in SCG Test? But the issue now is how he feels after today’s training session. If Ahmed does not feel much pain or discomfort in the next hours, he can be selected in the playing eleven for the third match against Australia. If Abrar is unable to regain match fitness, Pakistan will not risk him as the off-spinner is also part of the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Pakistan has an option in the form of right-arm spinner Sajid Khan. 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction

‘You were not dropped on the basis of form’ Marcus Harris on replacing David Warner in the Australian Test team

Warner has publicly selected Harris as his replacement in the Kangaroo Test team. David Warner and Marcus Harris (Pic Source-Twitter) Australian cricket team’s veteran left-handed batsman David Warner is going to say goodbye to Test cricket very soon. It is noteworthy that Warner is all set to bid farewell to Red Cricket after the Sydney Test match against Pakistan starting on Wednesday, January 3. So, after the departure of David Warner, the names of many contenders are coming forward for this post in the Australian team. However, the biggest name among these names is that of Marcus Harris. Warner himself has publicly said that Marcus has the potential to become his successor. On the other hand, now after his Test debut against India in 2018, a big statement of 31-year-old Harris has come out. Let us tell you that Harris has played 14 test matches for Australia so far, which also includes the Ashes series of 2022. Marcus Harris gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding his claim in the Australian team, Marcus Harris said in an interview to Sydney Herald – This gives me confidence that they (Australia) have seen me as the next opening batsman. Right now, I’m thinking I haven’t done anything wrong for this not to happen. My performance has been good for a long time. I think I accomplished what I wanted to do. Harris further said- Your confidence does not diminish because you have not been dropped on the basis of form. You may have heard that he was done in 2019, and he (Marcus Harris) probably won’t play again. But the last two years have been great years of his cricket career. Also read- IPL 2024: ‘Salesman’s skills are good’ Justin Langer made a big revelation in his conversation with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction

AUS vs PAK: So this player can be an alternative to David Warner in Test format…

Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test match played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Andrew McDonald And David Warner (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test match played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Earlier, the hosts had defeated Pakistan by 360 runs in the first Test match. At present, Australia is leading 2-0 in the three-match Test series. The third and final Test match starts in Sydney from 3 January. Many people are eagerly waiting for this match. Let us tell you, this match will be the last match for David Warner in the Test format. The Australian team would like to give him a very good farewell. At present, the question arising in the minds of many people is that after David Warner’s retirement from Test cricket, who will replace him? Some people believe that young player Marcus Harris can easily replace David Warner in Test cricket because his performance has been very good in this format. While some say that Matt Renshaw should open the Test team in place of David Warner after his retirement. Some people have also named Cameron Bancroft. On 30 December, the selectors met to announce the squad ahead of the third Test against Pakistan. Australia team head coach Andrew McDonald said that David Warner’s replacement will be announced when the selectors announce the team for the Test series against West Indies. All options will be emphasized: Andrew McDonald According to ESPNcricinfo, Australia’s head coach said, ‘Emphasis will be given to all options. We will not take any decision until the deadline for the Test series against West Indies comes. There are a few options and all are pretty good. I am someone who once takes a decision, communicates it in a timely manner. Till then everyone will talk about this thing. Cameron Green, who is one of the top 6 best batsmen, will also be in focus. David Warner has taken Harris’s name but he is not a selector. All the players are very good and we are also keeping an eye on their options. Whatever player he has named, it does not mean that other players will not get a chance. At present, when we will announce the team for the Test series against West Indies, then everyone will also know about their options. 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia

AUS vs PAK: Pat Cummins won a brilliant battle not only inside the field but also outside.

Mohammad Hafeez said that due to poor umpiring and DRS, Pakistan could not win this match. Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia team captain Pat Cummins has given a befitting reply to Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez. Let us tell you, after losing the second Test match, Mohammad Hafeez had said that his team is a better team than Australia even though they had to face defeat in Melbourne. In the press conference after the second Test match, Mohammad Hafeez had said that Pakistan has performed well in the Test away from home and Australia has won this match very close. He also said that due to poor umpiring and DRS, Pakistan could not win this match. According to Fox Cricket, Australia team captain Pat Cummins said, ‘They played well. It was better that we won this match. It doesn’t matter, right? In the end it is important for the team to win. I seemed to be in my element: Pat Cummins Pat Cummins further said, ‘Personally I think I am very happy for some reasons. One of the main reasons is that I was bowling very well and I felt that I was in very good form. I was also happy with my pace. I also bowled some bouncers against Pakistan. I was very happy with my bowling and this year has been very good for us as a team across all formats. We have had a lot of success and have also won the series at home. Seeing all this I feel very happy. Let us tell you, Australia had defeated Pakistan by 360 runs in the first Test match while the hosts won the second match by 79 runs. Now the last test match between the two teams is starting from January 3. 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Mitchell Marsh made a big statement about KARMA and LUCK after missing a century in the Boxing Day Test.

Abdullah Shafiq had dropped an easy catch of Mitchell Marsh. Mitchell Marsh. (Image Source: X) Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023-23, AUS vs PAK: Australia’s star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (Mitchell Marsh) missed his century by just four runs at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. However, Mitchell Marsh’s inning of 96 runs played a big role in getting the Australian cricket team out of the difficult situation of 16/4. Marsh brought Australia back on track in the second innings with a vital partnership of 153 runs with Steve Smith (50). Thanks to half-centuries from Alex Carey, Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh, the Australian cricket team was able to post a score of 262 runs on the board in the second innings. Mitchell Marsh’s inning snatched the match from Pakistan After which the Pakistan cricket team collapsed to 237 runs while chasing 317 runs to win at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Australia won the Boxing Day Test by 79 runs and won the home series. With this victory, Australia took a 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan and now the last match of this series will be played at SCG from January 3. Read here: Babar Azam could not lead Pakistan to victory but had a lot of fun with Steve Smith on the field. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafiq dropped a simple catch of Mitchell Marsh when he was batting on 20. The 32-year-old took advantage of the opportunity and played aggressive cricket, but unfortunately he missed out on his century after a brilliant catch by Salman Ali Aga. After the match, the Australian all-rounder, on the lifeline given by Abdullah Shafiq and then the chance of a century being snatched away from him by Salman Ali Aga, said that the game has a strange way of equalizing things. You need a little luck sometimes: Mitchell Marsh Mitchell Marsh said during the post-match presentation: “I think a lot of people in this game say you need a bit of luck sometimes. Today my luck favored me a little and my catch was dropped, whereas a brilliant catch was taken with one hand to get me out, and KARMA has played its role in this. “It’s a fun way to even things out in this game of cricket.” 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

Even Mitchell Marsh could not escape this curse, know the whole matter

In this match, experienced all-rounder Mitchell Marsh batted very well for Australia and scored 96 runs for his team in the second innings with the help of 13 fours in 130 balls. Mitchell Marsh of Australia celebrates after reaching his half-century. (Photo by Ryan Pierce/Getty Images) At this time Australia and Pakistan The second test match between is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. In this match, experienced all-rounder Mitchell Marsh batted very well for Australia and scored 96 runs for his team in the second innings with the help of 13 fours in 130 balls. However, the experienced all-rounder could not score a century in this match. His wicket was taken by Pakistan’s young player Mir Hamza. Let us tell you, in the second innings, the Australian team had a very bad start and their four wickets fell for just 16 runs. After this, Mitchell Marsh made an important partnership of 153 runs with Steve Smith for the fifth wicket and brought Australia back into the match. Mitchell Marsh could not complete a century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He was the third player from his family to get out just before scoring a century in this magnificent stadium. Before him, his elder brother Shaun Marsh was run out on 99 runs in the second innings against India on the same ground in 2014. Not only this, his father Geoff Marsh was out after scoring 86 runs against India in 1991. I could have won big honors but it didn’t happen: Mitchell Marsh Speaking to ABC, the experienced all-rounder said, ‘I think there is a lot of history in the Boxing Day Test at this ground and I could have won this big honor but it did not happen. Shaun Marsh could have achieved this feat but it could not happen. I hope that next time I will definitely achieve this feat. Mitchell Marsh further said, ‘When 4 wickets had fallen for 16 runs, a lot of voices were coming to my mind. But I knew my role very well and I also knew that I could bat very well in this situation. I started the counterattack and took a lot of pressure off my team. We also made some partnerships and that is why we are in a very good position at the moment. 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Hasan Ali adds a touch of entertainment to MCG during Boxing Day Test; Fans danced to the tune of Pakistani bowler

Hasan Ali often entertains fans with his funny antics on the field. Hasan Ali and Fans. (Image Source: X) Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023-24, AUS vs PAK, Pakistan cricket team may or may not win the test matches on the ongoing Australia tour, but the players of the visiting team are continuously winning the hearts of the local fans. Actually, Pakistan’s fast bowler Hasan Ali (Hasan Ali) was the fans’ favorite player on the third day of the Boxing Day Test match being played between Australia and Pakistan at the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) today on 28th December. Hasan Ali forced the cricket fans present at the MCG to dance in sync with his steps. Let us tell you, watching the Boxing Day Test match at MCG has always been a great experience for the fans and the activity of the fans also adds to it. Hasan Ali looted the gathering in MCG Hasan Ali is definitely one of the most thrill-seeking players of the Pakistan cricket team, and he often entertains fans with his funny antics on the field. Meanwhile, on the third day of Australia vs Pakistan second test match, Hasan attracted the attention of the fans with his dance moves at the MCG and the fans also danced and added a touch of entertainment to the match. Read here: AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Emotional David Warner bids goodbye to MCG and fans, gives special gift to young fan Hasan Ali suddenly started dance moves on the boundary during the 53rd over of Australia’s second innings. He danced with full enthusiasm to boost the enthusiasm of the fans and the MCG fans did not disappoint him as they themselves were seen dancing to the tune of the Pakistani bowler. Cricket Australia has shared the video of this moment on social media, which is now going viral. Watch that video here – Get your body moving with Hasan Ali! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/8Y0ltpInXx — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2023 If we talk about the Boxing Day Test match, Australia scored 318 runs in the first innings, in response to which Pakistan team was able to score 264 runs. Australia cricket team has scored 127 runs at the loss of 6 wickets on the board at the end of the third day of play of the second test match. 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL