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‘Big worry’ exposed for selectors as two costly blunders backfire
Mark Waugh concedes there are big hurdles facing the Australian side – and some of it might be the selectors’ fault.
Mark Waugh concedes there are big hurdles facing the Australian side – and some of it might be the selectors’ fault.
The prodigious young batter is a casualty of some brutal decisions made by the governing body, while several surprise packets came up trumps.
While there's very little cricket being played right now, officials are preparing to announce their annual contract list for a bumper 12 months.
A disastrous season for the Sydney Thunder has gone from bad to worse after captain David Warner was ruled out with a knee injury.
Sam Konstas may not be in the best form of his career this season, but one great of the game was surprised the young star was dropped by the Sydney Thunder on Saturday.
This time last year that Sam Konstas burst onto the scene and while he isn't part of the Test side right now, that could change quickly.
The young star was lucky to not be walking back to the pavilion on the first ball after making a very risky move.
The highlight of Konstas' innings came when he was on 18 and had to adjust quickly with a reverse scoop off Liam Haskett.
In a final over featuring a wayward Daniel Sams ball and a glaring umpire's error, the Hobart Hurricanes scraped home with a ball to spare.
Sam Konstas started his over for the Prime Minister's XI with a 'genuine gift' but then his fortunes almost changed.