Steve Smith Returns to Middle Order for India Test Series

Australia’s national selector, George Bailey, has confirmed that Steve Smith will return to his preferred No. 4 position in the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Smith, who briefly served as a Test opener after David Warner’s retirement, expressed his desire to move back down the order following a less-than-stellar performance in the recent series against New Zealand. The decision comes after all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out due to a stress fracture.

Teenage Batting Prodigy Sam Konstas Earns Australian ‘A’ Call-Up, Eyes India Test Series Spot

Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old batting sensation from New South Wales, has earned a spot in the Australia ‘A’ squad for the upcoming series against India ‘A’. His inclusion comes after a stellar performance in the Sheffield Shield, where he became the youngest player to hit twin centuries since Ricky Ponting. With Cameron Green’s injury, Konstas is now in contention for a spot in the Australian Test squad for the India series.

India vs Australia: A Battle of Injuries and Morale Ahead of Crucial T20 World Cup Clash

India and Australia are set to clash in a crucial group stage match of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with injuries impacting both teams. Australia’s key players, Alyssa Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck, have sustained injuries, while India faces its own challenges with Pooja Vastrakar’s fitness uncertain. The match promises high drama and could significantly impact the tournament’s outcome.

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