TOP STORIES
Marsh left out, Connolly included in Australia's squad for Sri Lanka Tests
Australia have named their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with youngster Cooper Connolly being added to the squad. Nathan McSweeney and Matt Kuhnemann have also been recalled to the squad. This will be Connolly's maiden Test outing. Right-arm off spinner Todd Murphy has also found a place in the 16-member squad.
Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, who were part of Australia's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, have also been included into the squad for the Sri Lanka series. Notably, Mitchell Marsh has been omitted from the squad. Pacer Josh Hazlewood too has been left out of the squad.
Hazlewood had been sidelined with a calf injury during India series, missing three of the five Tests. Steve Smith will be leading the side in the absence of regular sipper Pat Cummins, who will remain in Australia for the birth of his second child.
"Sri Lanka is a challenging and exciting place to tour given the different conditions the players may experience. This squad provides several ways to structure the XI depending on what type of wickets they may encounter in each match," chair of selectors George Bailey said.
"We are excited about the opportunity ahead for the squad members who are at the start of their Test careers to continue to grow their games in subcontinent conditions where we have a number of important tours in coming years."
The first Test will begin on January 29 in Galle.
Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
Tags
More News
Kane Williamson returns to Durban’s Super Giants for SA20 2025-26, replaces Taijul Islam
Ahead of the upcoming fourth edition of the SA20, Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) have re-signed Kane Williamson, who is set to replace Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Taijul Islam in their squad for the 2025-26 season. Taijul Islam was acquired by DSG at the September mega-auction for R500,000 (approximately US$28,858) but is now reported to be unav...
"Sanju has lost his spot": Former Indian cricketer's take on Sanju Samson
In recent months, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has found himself at a crossroads in his T20I career. Samson’s place in the side now appears uncertain, as selectors and team management seem to be moving in a new direction.
It all began earlier this year during the Asia Cup, when Shubman Gill was recalled to the squad and immediately handed the v...
ICC to expands Women’s ODI World Cup to 10 teams for 2029
Following the resounding success of the 2025 edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next Women’s ODI World Cup in 2029 will feature 10 teams, up from the traditional eight-team format. Historically, since the year 2000, only eight teams have featured in the main tournament of the Women’s ODI World Cup.
“Th...
Sri Lanka name squads for white-ball tour of Pakistan
Sri Lanka on Friday announced their squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan for a three-match ODI series and a T20I tri-series featuring Zimbabwe. Charith Asalanka has been confirmed as captain for both the ODI series and the T20 tri-series. Dasun Shanaka has been appointed as the vice-captain of the T20I side for the T20I t...
PAK v SA, 3rd ODI: Babar looks to find touch as Pakistan face buoyed South Africa in the decider
Pakistan and South Africa are set to meet in the third and final ODI on Saturday at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The series is currently balanced at 1-1, and both teams will battle it out in a winner-takes-all third ODI.
For Pakistan, it has been a tale of contrasts under the leadership of new captain Shaheen Afridi. The ...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram