IND vs AUS: Simon Katich advises Australian batters against over aggression when facing Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Usman Khawaja. (PTI photo) Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has urged Australia’s batters to adopt a strategic approach against India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the importance of rotating the strike and maintaining a strong defence. Katich highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional control and rarity of loose deliveries, advising…

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‘Watched Jasprit Bumrah, spoke to KL Rahul’: Sam Konstas ready for Indian challenge in Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s rookie opener Sam Konstas has devised a plan to tackle the Indian bowlers, particularly pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, as he gears up for a likely Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.The 19-year-old was drafted into the…

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‘Like to throw something different at India’: Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack. Bailey…

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