Australia batsman Matthew Wade expects India’s pacemen to make use of the short ball when they tour Down Under but says none will be as effective as New Zealand’s Neil Wagner with the bouncer.

Wade was left battered and bruised after short-pitched assaults by Wagner when New Zealand toured in the last home summer and paid tribute to the fiery left-armer.

“I don’t think anyone in the game has bowled bouncers the way he bowled and been so consistent, and not gotten scored off while also picking up wickets,” Wade told Cricket Australia’s website.

“I think we’ll see it a bit (from India) but I don’t think it will be as effective as Wagner. He’s done it for a long time now.

“To be honest, I’ve never faced a bowler who is so accurate at bowling bouncers.”

Though Wagner made his mark with 17 wickets, including multiple dismissals of Australia’s best batsmen Steve Smith, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, Tim Paine’s side dominated the Black Caps to claim the test series 3-0.

India were more successful in the previous summer, becoming the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia with a 2-1 result.

Australia were without Smith and Warner for that series, who were serving suspensions for ball-tampering.

However, India’s pace attack of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma bowled superbly throughout the series and humbled the hosts’ vaunted trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on their own pitches.

Wade said Wagner’s angles and accuracy would nonetheless be hard for India’s quicks to reproduce.

“He’s always between your shoulder and the top of your (helmet) peak, or in your armpits,” said Wade.

“They barely had anyone in front of the wicket. They had really cagey fields, catchers in good places, they were trying to take wickets all the time, it wasn’t negative bowling.

“Hats off to him, he bowled unbelievably well.”

Australia meet India in a four-test series starting in Brisbane on Dec. 3.

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Australia batsman Matthew Wade expects India’s pacemen to make use of the short ball when they tour Down Under but says none will be as effective as New Zealand’s Neil Wagner with the bouncer.

Australia batsman Matthew Wade expects India’s pacemen to make use of the short ball when they tour Down Under but says none will be as effective as New Zealand’s Neil Wagner with the bouncer. Wade was left battered and bruised after short-pitched assaults by Wagner when New Zealand toured in the last home summer and paid tribute to the fiery left-armer. “I don’t think anyone in the game has bowled bouncers the way he bowled and been so consistent, and not gotten scored off while also picking up wickets,” Wade told Cricket Australia’s website. “I think we’ll see it a bit (from India) but I don’t think it will be as effective as Wagner. He’s done it for a long time now. “To be honest, I’ve never faced a bowler who is so accurate at bowling bouncers.” Though Wagner made his mark with 17 wickets, including multiple dismissals of Australia’s best batsmen Steve Smith, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, Tim Paine’s side dominated the Black Caps to claim the test series 3-0. India were more successful in the previous summer, becoming the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia with a 2-1 result. Australia were without Smith and Warner for that series, who were serving suspensions for ball-tampering. However, India’s pace attack of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma bowled superbly throughout the series and humbled the hosts’ vaunted trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on their own pitches. Wade said Wagner’s angles and accuracy would nonetheless be hard for India’s quicks to reproduce. “He’s always between your shoulder and the top of your (helmet) peak, or in your armpits,” said Wade. “They barely had anyone in front of the wicket. They had really cagey fields, catchers in good places, they were trying to take wickets all the time, it wasn’t negative bowling. “Hats off to him, he bowled unbelievably well.” Australia meet India in a four-test series starting in Brisbane on Dec. 3.

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Top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne reckons Australia now has a "stable" batting lineup and as a result, the upcoming Test series against India would be a great spectacle for everyone involved.The last time India toured Australia during the 2018-19 season, the Virat Kohli-led side registered their first Test series win on the Aussie soil.

However, the powerhouse Australian duo -- David Warner and Steve Smith -- were missing in action because of a year-long ban for the ball-tampering scandal. Australia and India are slated to take on each other in a four-match Test series this year, beginning from December 4 in Brisbane.

In a telephonic interview with ANI, the 26-year-old from Queensland opened up about the upcoming India-Australia series, the new ICC guidelines, and his bond with teammate Steve Smith.Labuschagne said that India probably has one of the "best bowling attacks in the world" at the moment, however, with the likes of Smith and Warner back in the team, Australia would be in a much more stable position.

"I cannot wait for the series against India. The series will be between the number one and number two ranked sides in the World Test Championship. Having Steve Smith and David Warner is a massive win for us, one batsman averages in the 60s while the second one averages in the high forties. That will add massive balance to our side," the right-handed-batsman spoke to ANI in a telephonic interview.

"I also think that we are playing better cricket now, our batting lineup is more stable now, guys understand their role, it would be a great challenge facing India`s bowling attack. India has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, if not the best," added the batsman.

When asked who would be the most challenging Indian bowler to bat against, Labuschagne replied, "Jasprit Bumrah with the extra pace adds a bit of value to the Indian attack, he can swing the ball both ways, he is right up there in the rankings. It would be exciting to see two great pace attacks take on each other. We would be required to be at our best to defeat India."The second Test of the series, scheduled for later this year, at Adelaide would be a day-night Test.

When quizzed about whether Australia would have an advantage over their guests, Labuschagne believes otherwise. "I don`t think Australia would have a clear advantage in the day-night Test, we have played more pink-ball Tests. The way the game is right now, people are used to adapting so I really don`t think we would have an outright advantage," he said.

The 26-year-old made his Test debut in 2018, but he couldn`t register his presence right away. However, he made a comeback in the national squad in the second Ashes Test at Lord`s in 2019. Interestingly, he was called in as a concussion substitute for Smith.

"Steve and I are great mates and, I have learnt a lot from him. We talk quite a bit about batting. Just by watching him play and go about his work, I have managed to pick up a few things," Labuschagne added.

The right-handed batsman registered 1,104 runs at an impressive average of 64.94 in 2019. The stellar run continued to the succeeding year, 2020, when he played an innings of 215, his highest Test score, against New Zealand in Sydney. However, that was only Test match the Aussie could play as the world sports, along with cricket, had come to a halt due to the global pandemic.

The young batsman has made the world sit up and notice his talent in Tests and One Day Internationals, although, he longs to explore the shortest format of the game. Due to the pandemic, Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues, has also been postponed indefinitely due to the contagious virus.

"IPL is the best T20 competition in the world, and if there is an opportunity to play in the IPL, I would definitely want to go over there and challenge myself against the best players in the world," the Aussie said.

However, his sole focus is to play for his country as and when needed. He is currently ranked at the number three position in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, only behind Steve Smith and Virat Kohli.The country has somewhat managed to curb the coronavirus, and Labuschagne said that players in Queensland have also returned to full-fledged training with their state sides.

"Lockdown has been good. It has been a good opportunity to work on different parts of your game. It has also been a good opportunity to work on the fitness aspect as well. We have fully resumed our training in Queensland. I did not take much of a break as I really enjoy batting, I was playing a bit of cricket in the backyard so there is not much rustiness," he added.

Australia had last played an international match in March against New Zealand, however, after the first ODI, the remaining two matches were postponed due to the pandemic.But many parts of the world are recovering from the havoc created by the virus, and hence several world sports are returning back on the field.

In the first cricketing encounter since the pandemic arrived, West Indies and England on July 8 kicked off the Test series in Southampton. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made some modifications in the sport, regarding the use of saliva in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking about the same, Labuschagne said, "I really enjoyed watching the first Test between England and West Indies. I am a big fan of watching cricket, it was a great test between bat and ball, it seemed as if the ball did not swing as much over there, bowlers were not able to shine the ball with saliva so I am unsure whether that had an effect of it."The Aussie admits that it would be "tough" to maintain the ball with no saliva policy in different conditions.

"I definitely think not using saliva will have an effect, it is tough to maintain the ball with just sweat in tougher conditions. There needs to be a fair contest between bat and ball, there has to be something which can help shine the ball to maintain an even contest between bat and ball, I am not saying use illegal substance but you can try out something which can help the ball stay in even condition," he added.

Earlier today, Cricket Australia announced a 26-member probable list if the series against England goes ahead. Both CA and ECB are currently working on a situation to go ahead with the limited-overs series in September this year.

Top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne reckons Australia now has a "stable" batting lineup and as a result, the upcoming Test series against India would be a great spectacle for everyone involved.

Top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne reckons Australia now has a "stable" batting lineup and as a result, the upcoming Test series against India would be a great spectacle for everyone involved.The last time India toured Australia during the 2018-19 season, the Virat Kohli-led side registered their first Test series win on the Aussie soil. However, the powerhouse Australian duo -- David Warner and Steve Smith -- were missing in action because of a year-long ban for the ball-tampering scandal. Australia and India are slated to take on each other in a four-match Test series this year, beginning from December 4 in Brisbane. In a telephonic interview with ANI, the 26-year-old from Queensland opened up about the upcoming India-Australia series, the new ICC guidelines, and his bond with teammate Steve Smith.Labuschagne said that India probably has one of the "best bowling attacks in the world" at the moment, however, with the likes of Smith and Warner back in the team, Australia would be in a much more stable position. "I cannot wait for the series against India. The series will be between the number one and number two ranked sides in the World Test Championship. Having Steve Smith and David Warner is a massive win for us, one batsman averages in the 60s while the second one averages in the high forties. That will add massive balance to our side," the right-handed-batsman spoke to ANI in a telephonic interview. "I also think that we are playing better cricket now, our batting lineup is more stable now, guys understand their role, it would be a great challenge facing India`s bowling attack. India has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, if not the best," added the batsman. When asked who would be the most challenging Indian bowler to bat against, Labuschagne replied, "Jasprit Bumrah with the extra pace adds a bit of value to the Indian attack, he can swing the ball both ways, he is right up there in the rankings. It would be exciting to see two great pace attacks take on each other. We would be required to be at our best to defeat India."The second Test of the series, scheduled for later this year, at Adelaide would be a day-night Test. When quizzed about whether Australia would have an advantage over their guests, Labuschagne believes otherwise. "I don`t think Australia would have a clear advantage in the day-night Test, we have played more pink-ball Tests. The way the game is right now, people are used to adapting so I really don`t think we would have an outright advantage," he said. The 26-year-old made his Test debut in 2018, but he couldn`t register his presence right away. However, he made a comeback in the national squad in the second Ashes Test at Lord`s in 2019. Interestingly, he was called in as a concussion substitute for Smith. "Steve and I are great mates and, I have learnt a lot from him. We talk quite a bit about batting. Just by watching him play and go about his work, I have managed to pick up a few things," Labuschagne added. The right-handed batsman registered 1,104 runs at an impressive average of 64.94 in 2019. The stellar run continued to the succeeding year, 2020, when he played an innings of 215, his highest Test score, against New Zealand in Sydney. However, that was only Test match the Aussie could play as the world sports, along with cricket, had come to a halt due to the global pandemic. The young batsman has made the world sit up and notice his talent in Tests and One Day Internationals, although, he longs to explore the shortest format of the game. Due to the pandemic, Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues, has also been postponed indefinitely due to the contagious virus. "IPL is the best T20 competition in the world, and if there is an opportunity to play in the IPL, I would definitely want to go over there and challenge myself against the best players in the world," the Aussie said. However, his sole focus is to play for his country as and when needed. He is currently ranked at the number three position in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, only behind Steve Smith and Virat Kohli.The country has somewhat managed to curb the coronavirus, and Labuschagne said that players in Queensland have also returned to full-fledged training with their state sides. "Lockdown has been good. It has been a good opportunity to work on different parts of your game. It has also been a good opportunity to work on the fitness aspect as well. We have fully resumed our training in Queensland. I did not take much of a break as I really enjoy batting, I was playing a bit of cricket in the backyard so there is not much rustiness," he added. Australia had last played an international match in March against New Zealand, however, after the first ODI, the remaining two matches were postponed due to the pandemic.But many parts of the world are recovering from the havoc created by the virus, and hence several world sports are returning back on the field. In the first cricketing encounter since the pandemic arrived, West Indies and England on July 8 kicked off the Test series in Southampton. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made some modifications in the sport, regarding the use of saliva in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the same, Labuschagne said, "I really enjoyed watching the first Test between England and West Indies. I am a big fan of watching cricket, it was a great test between bat and ball, it seemed as if the ball did not swing as much over there, bowlers were not able to shine the ball with saliva so I am unsure whether that had an effect of it."The Aussie admits that it would be "tough" to maintain the ball with no saliva policy in different conditions. "I definitely think not using saliva will have an effect, it is tough to maintain the ball with just sweat in tougher conditions. There needs to be a fair contest between bat and ball, there has to be something which can help shine the ball to maintain an even contest between bat and ball, I am not saying use illegal substance but you can try out something which can help the ball stay in even condition," he added. Earlier today, Cricket Australia announced a 26-member probable list if the series against England goes ahead. Both CA and ECB are currently working on a situation to go ahead with the limited-overs series in September this year.

Australia's batting lineup more stable now, series against India would be challenging: Marnus Labuschagne

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India.

Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday.

Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India.

"We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement.

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"But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer."

The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3.

"We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures:</h2>

Men

Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA

Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA

Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville

Women

Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney

Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney&nbsp;

Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney

Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville&nbsp;

Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns&nbsp;

Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Men

Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville

Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns

Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane

Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra

Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide

Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth

Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane

Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide&nbsp;

Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne&nbsp;

Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney

Women

Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra

Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart

Men

Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth&nbsp;

Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney&nbsp;

Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide

Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra&nbsp;

Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart

Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney 
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Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India. Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday. Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India. "We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement. ALSO READ: Pakistan will not support ICC in rescheduling of T20 World Cup for IPL 2020: PCB official "But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer." The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3. "We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said. ALSO READ: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures: Men Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville Women Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast Men Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney Women Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart Men Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney

Cricket Australia announce complete fixtures for 2020-21 home season; to host India, West Indies, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and New Zealand

Australian women's cricket team are successful in defending the title for the 4th time. They lift the T20 World Cup for the fifth time after thrashing India by 85 runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-cricket-score-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2020-australia-lift-cup-for-fifth-time-284983" hreflang="en">Live Cricket Score - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020- Australia lift cup for fifth time</a>

Australia won the toss and chose to bat. Aussies wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney's quick 115 runs-stand deflated the Indian hopes of their maiden ICC trophy.

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Alyssa Healy's explosive innings was witnessed by her husband Mitchell Starc who was in the MCG. He flew from South Africa. &nbsp;

Healy smashed 75 runs off 39 balls. Thus innings included seven 4s and five 6s.

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Her co-batswoman Beth Mooney scored a not out 78 runs off 54 runs. Meg Lanning, Ashleigh Gardner, and Rachel Haynes fail to impress but their opening pair's runs helped Australian pose a challenging total of 184 runs by 20 overs with a loss of four wickets.

Indian bowlers failed to impress, but Deepti Sharma scalped two wickets in one over. She took most wickets for the Indian team.

India hoped on No. 1 T20 batswoman Shafali Verma for her explosive that could have helped India. But she was caught behind by Alex Healy in the very third ball of the second innings.

India lost wickets like a pile of dominoes and failed to cross the 100 mark. India was all-out on 99 runs.

India failed to pose a threat for the Aussies as the hosts were dominating throughout the match.

India's Deepti Sharma scored the most of the Indian team, she scored 33 runs off 35 balls.

Australian wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy was declared the 'Player of the Match'.

Beth Mooney was declared the 'Player of the Tournament' for scoring highest runs in the tournament. She has broken the record of scoring the most runs in a tournament.

Australian women's cricket team are successful in defending the title for the 4th time. They lift the T20 World Cup for the fifth time after thrashing India by 85 runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australian women's cricket team are successful in defending the title for the 4th time. They lift the T20 World Cup for the fifth time after thrashing India by 85 runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Also read: Live Cricket Score - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020- Australia lift cup for fifth time Australia won the toss and chose to bat. Aussies wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney's quick 115 runs-stand deflated the Indian hopes of their maiden ICC trophy. Champions 🤳#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/94dpsdR17R — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) March 8, 2020 × Alyssa Healy's explosive innings was witnessed by her husband Mitchell Starc who was in the MCG. He flew from South Africa. Healy smashed 75 runs off 39 balls. Thus innings included seven 4s and five 6s. That winning feeling 🙌 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/6WWR6Le7Ij — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) March 8, 2020 × Her co-batswoman Beth Mooney scored a not out 78 runs off 54 runs. Meg Lanning, Ashleigh Gardner, and Rachel Haynes fail to impress but their opening pair's runs helped Australian pose a challenging total of 184 runs by 20 overs with a loss of four wickets. Indian bowlers failed to impress, but Deepti Sharma scalped two wickets in one over. She took most wickets for the Indian team. India hoped on No. 1 T20 batswoman Shafali Verma for her explosive that could have helped India. But she was caught behind by Alex Healy in the very third ball of the second innings. India lost wickets like a pile of dominoes and failed to cross the 100 mark. India was all-out on 99 runs. India failed to pose a threat for the Aussies as the hosts were dominating throughout the match. India's Deepti Sharma scored the most of the Indian team, she scored 33 runs off 35 balls. Australian wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy was declared the 'Player of the Match'. Beth Mooney was declared the 'Player of the Tournament' for scoring highest runs in the tournament. She has broken the record of scoring the most runs in a tournament.

Alyssa Healy stars as Australia beat India to lift ICC T20 Women's World Cup

Australian women's team beat India by 11 runs in finals of the tri-nation women's T20 series in Melbourne on Wednesday and clinched the series win. What a spell that was from Jess Jonassen to power Australia to victory in the tri-series final over India 👏 pic.

Australian women's team beat India by 11 runs in finals of the tri-nation women's T20 series in Melbourne on Wednesday and clinched the series win. What a spell that was from Jess Jonassen to power Australia to victory in the tri-series final over India 👏 pic.twitter.com/RHwbPIluFa — ICC (@ICC) February 12, 2020 × Indian opener Smriti Mandhana's quickfire 66 runs off 37 balls was overpowered by Australian spinner Jess Jonassen's five-wicket haul which helped Australia defend a challenging total. Australia won the toss and chose to bat. Beth Mooney scored the most for the team (71 runs). Australia made good use of the last over. India's Rajeshwari Gayakwad conceded 19 runs in the final over. Australia have reduced India to 69/3 at the halfway mark, with Tayla Vlaeminck claiming two key wickets! Can India fight back? Follow #AUSvIND 👉 https://t.co/cocffiMMUe pic.twitter.com/15THXQbxTD — ICC (@ICC) February 12, 2020 × Indian women's Smriti Mandhana scored the most for India, at one point India was 115 for the loss of 3 wickets in the 15th over, but after Smriti Mandhana and Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur wickets in consecutive overs shattered the Indian hopes. India was all-out on144 runs in 20 overs. Jess Jonassen was adjudged the Player of the match after her match deciding five-wicket haul. Beth Mooney's fertile run-scoring performance earned her the Player of the Series. The Tri-nation series consisted of Australia, India and England. All the teams won and lost two matches. Playing XI: Australia: Alyssa Healy (wk), Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Rachael Haynes, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav

Australian women's team beat India by 11 runs to clinch Tri-nation T20 series

Glenn Maxwell hit a six and a boundary off Siddarth Kaul's final over <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-t20-virat-dhoni-power-india-to-1904-against-australia-200111">to help Australia beat India by seven wickets</a> in the second T20 international at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy&nbsp;Stadium on Wednesday.

Maxwell's unbeaten 113 in just 55 balls included nine&nbsp;sixes and and seven boundaries. He was ably supported by wicketkeeper Handscomb who remained undefeated at the other end&nbsp;on 20 as the hosts clinched the T20 series against India.

Although Australia lost two crucial wickets early in first four overs losing Stoinis and skipper Finch but Maxwell stood tall first stitching a partnership with Short who scored a quickfire 40 in 28 balls with six boundaries to peg back Virat's team.

Stoinis became Kaul's victim in the third over and skipper Finch fell in the fourth over off Shankar as Dhawan held on to a skier as Australia wobbled at the start of the innings. Australia were 22/2 in the first four overs as skipper Kohli sought to pressure the Australian batsmen.

Maxwell however had other ideas as he kept the scoreboard ticking and later accelerated to finish the game with two balls to spare.

Earlier,&nbsp;Captain Virat Kohli hit sixer off the last ball as he scored a brilliant 72 off just 38 balls as India set a 190-run target for Australia.

The Indian captain led from the front hitting Coulter-Nile for three sixes in the 16th over amassing 22 runs as India powered ahead with Dhoni giving able support to the captain. The Indian wicketkeeper hit 40 in just 22&nbsp;balls to boost India's score.

Virat was ably supported by Dhoni who&nbsp;hit&nbsp;three boundaries and three sixes to give the Indian innings fresh impetus in the later stage of the innings.

Kartick came in a played a cameo in the last five balls hitting 8 in 2 balls to provide a bit of fireworks in the end but it was clearly not enough as Australia romped home in the last over as Indian bowlers wilted under pressure.

Glenn Maxwell hit a six and a boundary off Siddarth Kaul's final over to help Australia beat India by seven wickets in the second T20 international at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Glenn Maxwell hit a six and a boundary off Siddarth Kaul's final over to help Australia beat India by seven wickets in the second T20 international at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Maxwell's unbeaten 113 in just 55 balls included nine sixes and and seven boundaries. He was ably supported by wicketkeeper Handscomb who remained undefeated at the other end on 20 as the hosts clinched the T20 series against India. Although Australia lost two crucial wickets early in first four overs losing Stoinis and skipper Finch but Maxwell stood tall first stitching a partnership with Short who scored a quickfire 40 in 28 balls with six boundaries to peg back Virat's team. Stoinis became Kaul's victim in the third over and skipper Finch fell in the fourth over off Shankar as Dhawan held on to a skier as Australia wobbled at the start of the innings. Australia were 22/2 in the first four overs as skipper Kohli sought to pressure the Australian batsmen. Maxwell however had other ideas as he kept the scoreboard ticking and later accelerated to finish the game with two balls to spare. Earlier, Captain Virat Kohli hit sixer off the last ball as he scored a brilliant 72 off just 38 balls as India set a 190-run target for Australia. The Indian captain led from the front hitting Coulter-Nile for three sixes in the 16th over amassing 22 runs as India powered ahead with Dhoni giving able support to the captain. The Indian wicketkeeper hit 40 in just 22 balls to boost India's score. Virat was ably supported by Dhoni who hit three boundaries and three sixes to give the Indian innings fresh impetus in the later stage of the innings. Kartick came in a played a cameo in the last five balls hitting 8 in 2 balls to provide a bit of fireworks in the end but it was clearly not enough as Australia romped home in the last over as Indian bowlers wilted under pressure.

2nd T20: Maxwell's ton helps Australia to clinch series against India

Fans gather for Australia vs India Boxing Day Test

Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of the remaining two test matches against Australia due to an ankle injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday.

The 19-year-old opener injured his ankle while fielding during a tour match against a Cricket Australia XI in Sydney last month and has missed the first two matches of the series.

Indian fans had hoped that Shaw, who scored an aggressive century on debut against West Indies in October, would be fit-again for the third test which begins in Melbourne on Dec. 26.

Fellow opener Mayank Agarwal, who is yet to make his test debut, was named as Shaw`s replacement.&nbsp;

The Indian selectors also called up all-rounder Hardik Pandya who has recovered from a back injury sustained in the Asia Cup earlier this year.

Murali Vijay and Lokesh Rahul, who were paired together to open the innings following Shaw`s injury, have struggled in the first two matches.

The out-of-form Rahul has scored 48 runs in four innings while Vijay, who was recalled to the side after being dropped from the England series earlier this year, has managed 49.

India won the opening match in Adelaide by 31 runs to take a 1-0 series lead.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli`s side were in a precarious position in the second test in Perth after the fourth day`s play on Monday, having been reduced to 112-5, 175 runs short of their target.&nbsp;

Squad for third and fourth tests: Virat Kohli (captain), M Vijay, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Parthiv Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal.&nbsp;

Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of the remaining two test matches against Australia due to an ankle injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday.

Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of the remaining two test matches against Australia due to an ankle injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday. The 19-year-old opener injured his ankle while fielding during a tour match against a Cricket Australia XI in Sydney last month and has missed the first two matches of the series. Indian fans had hoped that Shaw, who scored an aggressive century on debut against West Indies in October, would be fit-again for the third test which begins in Melbourne on Dec. 26. Fellow opener Mayank Agarwal, who is yet to make his test debut, was named as Shaw`s replacement. The Indian selectors also called up all-rounder Hardik Pandya who has recovered from a back injury sustained in the Asia Cup earlier this year. Murali Vijay and Lokesh Rahul, who were paired together to open the innings following Shaw`s injury, have struggled in the first two matches. The out-of-form Rahul has scored 48 runs in four innings while Vijay, who was recalled to the side after being dropped from the England series earlier this year, has managed 49. India won the opening match in Adelaide by 31 runs to take a 1-0 series lead. Virat Kohli`s side were in a precarious position in the second test in Perth after the fourth day`s play on Monday, having been reduced to 112-5, 175 runs short of their target. Squad for third and fourth tests: Virat Kohli (captain), M Vijay, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Parthiv Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal.

Prithvi Shaw out for Australia tests, Agarwal and Pandya get call

They might have been banned from turning out for Australia but disgraced batting duo of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=steve+smith">Steve Smith</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=david+warner">David Warner</a> are going out of their way to prepare their bowlers for the upcoming four-Test series against India.&nbsp;

Both former skipper Smith and Warner have agreed to turn out at the Australia nets to bat against the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins to prepare them to face Virat Kohli and Co in the upcoming four-Test series.&nbsp;

Any hopes of Smith and Warner wearing the baggy green this summer were dashed when Cricket Australia board upheld the bans last week but the former captain and his deputy is still playing a big role behind the scenes.&nbsp;

Smith is expected to face Hazlewood, Starc and Cummins at the Sydney Cricket Ground nets this week as Australia round off their preparations for the first Test starting December 6 at Adelaide.&nbsp;

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"He's (Smith) someone the three of us have bowled a fair bit to over the last little while at training," Starc told to a media.&nbsp;

"To get the view of a batsman who is facing us, get his opinion on how we're tracking, is always great as well.&nbsp;

"There's talking bowling coaches then there's talking to the guys you're bowling to. That's a great opportunity to have him face us in our preparation leading up to the Tests," he added.&nbsp;

Starc said when they asked Smith to help them prepare for the Test series, he was more than willing to oblige.&nbsp;

"He was around training (Thursday) with the Blues. We said we have a few overs to bowl next week and we said if you want to have a hit he was more than happy to oblige," Starc said.&nbsp;

"It'll be great to bowl to him in the nets. He's one of the best in the world, to even get his thoughts on how we're tracking will always be good for us."

While Smith will turn out at the Australia nets later this week, Warner came in the SCG nets before the third T20I against India on Sunday and faced the Aussie fast bowlers in the nets.&nbsp;

Warner appeared in the net session and Cummins and Hazlewood were also seen getting some tips from coach Justin Langer.

They might have been banned from turning out for Australia but disgraced batting duo of Steve Smith and David Warner are going out of their way to prepare their bowlers for the upcoming four-Test series against India.

They might have been banned from turning out for Australia but disgraced batting duo of Steve Smith and David Warner are going out of their way to prepare their bowlers for the upcoming four-Test series against India. Both former skipper Smith and Warner have agreed to turn out at the Australia nets to bat against the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins to prepare them to face Virat Kohli and Co in the upcoming four-Test series. Any hopes of Smith and Warner wearing the baggy green this summer were dashed when Cricket Australia board upheld the bans last week but the former captain and his deputy is still playing a big role behind the scenes. Smith is expected to face Hazlewood, Starc and Cummins at the Sydney Cricket Ground nets this week as Australia round off their preparations for the first Test starting December 6 at Adelaide. India vs Australia 2018-19: Schedule, Squad, Time and Venue "He's (Smith) someone the three of us have bowled a fair bit to over the last little while at training," Starc told to a media. "To get the view of a batsman who is facing us, get his opinion on how we're tracking, is always great as well. "There's talking bowling coaches then there's talking to the guys you're bowling to. That's a great opportunity to have him face us in our preparation leading up to the Tests," he added. Starc said when they asked Smith to help them prepare for the Test series, he was more than willing to oblige. "He was around training (Thursday) with the Blues. We said we have a few overs to bowl next week and we said if you want to have a hit he was more than happy to oblige," Starc said. "It'll be great to bowl to him in the nets. He's one of the best in the world, to even get his thoughts on how we're tracking will always be good for us." While Smith will turn out at the Australia nets later this week, Warner came in the SCG nets before the third T20I against India on Sunday and faced the Aussie fast bowlers in the nets. Warner appeared in the net session and Cummins and Hazlewood were also seen getting some tips from coach Justin Langer.

Banned Steve Smith, David Warner help Oz pacers prep for Virat and co.

Australia have dropped Test skipper Tim Paine from their one-day squad for next month's series against South Africa and named opening batsman Aaron Finch as captain in his place.

Finch, who led his country's Twenty20 side to an 11-run defeat to Pakistan in Dubai on Friday to go 2-0 down in the series, will be supported by twovice-captainss in Josh Hazlewood and Alex Carey, echoing the Test structure.

Carey replaces Tim Paine as wicketkeeper in&nbsp;the 14-man squad for the three-match series which begins in Perth on Nov. 4 and also includes matches in Adelaide and Hobart.

"We expect Aaron, Josh and Alex to lead the side through a big Australian summer ... they'll also be driving our standards and values as we prepare&nbsp;our defence of the World Cup, which is only seven months away," chief selector Trevor Hohns said in a news release.

"We believe the squad we have selected will give us a great opportunity to not only be competitive at home this summer, but it also allows us to start to build continuity leading into next year's tournament."

Hazlewood returns to action for his country along with fellow quick Pat Cummins after both skipped the Test series against Pakistan because of injury.

The third member of Australia's much-vaunted pace attack, Mitchell Starc, returns to white ball cricket after missing the series in England earlier this year and despite an injury scare during the Pakistan Test series.

Steve Smith and David Warner are still banned for their part in the ball-tampering scandal during the Test series against the Proteas in March, giving the batting line-up an unfamiliar feel.

Finch, Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis look set to be the first three names on the list with Shaun Marsh retained at number four despite his poor Test form.

Changes to the squad from the England tour include the inclusion of quick Nathan Coulter-Nile and top order batsman Chris Lynn, who will get a chance to earn his second ODI cap nearly two years after his first.

Mitchell Marsh, the Test vice-captain, and off-spinner Nathan Lyon were omitted from the squad but Hohns said they had been rested.

"We have made the decision to manage Mitch Marsh and Nathan Lyon carefully to ensure they are in the best condition possible to put their hand up for selection either later in the summer or for the World Cup next year," he said.

Squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Alex Carey (vice-captain), Josh Hazlewood (vice-captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Darcy Short, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia have dropped Test skipper Tim Paine from their one-day squad for next month's series against South Africa and named opening batsman Aaron Finch as captain in his place.

Australia have dropped Test skipper Tim Paine from their one-day squad for next month's series against South Africa and named opening batsman Aaron Finch as captain in his place. Finch, who led his country's Twenty20 side to an 11-run defeat to Pakistan in Dubai on Friday to go 2-0 down in the series, will be supported by twovice-captainss in Josh Hazlewood and Alex Carey, echoing the Test structure. Carey replaces Tim Paine as wicketkeeper in the 14-man squad for the three-match series which begins in Perth on Nov. 4 and also includes matches in Adelaide and Hobart. "We expect Aaron, Josh and Alex to lead the side through a big Australian summer ... they'll also be driving our standards and values as we prepare our defence of the World Cup, which is only seven months away," chief selector Trevor Hohns said in a news release. "We believe the squad we have selected will give us a great opportunity to not only be competitive at home this summer, but it also allows us to start to build continuity leading into next year's tournament." Hazlewood returns to action for his country along with fellow quick Pat Cummins after both skipped the Test series against Pakistan because of injury. The third member of Australia's much-vaunted pace attack, Mitchell Starc, returns to white ball cricket after missing the series in England earlier this year and despite an injury scare during the Pakistan Test series. Steve Smith and David Warner are still banned for their part in the ball-tampering scandal during the Test series against the Proteas in March, giving the batting line-up an unfamiliar feel. Finch, Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis look set to be the first three names on the list with Shaun Marsh retained at number four despite his poor Test form. Changes to the squad from the England tour include the inclusion of quick Nathan Coulter-Nile and top order batsman Chris Lynn, who will get a chance to earn his second ODI cap nearly two years after his first. Mitchell Marsh, the Test vice-captain, and off-spinner Nathan Lyon were omitted from the squad but Hohns said they had been rested. "We have made the decision to manage Mitch Marsh and Nathan Lyon carefully to ensure they are in the best condition possible to put their hand up for selection either later in the summer or for the World Cup next year," he said. Squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Alex Carey (vice-captain), Josh Hazlewood (vice-captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Darcy Short, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia drop Tim Paine, name Aaron Finch as ODI captain