newscricket1 month ago

BGT 2023 | Important to know the right time to play reverse sweep, admits Alex Carey

Alex Carey has stated that it is crucial to know the right time to play unorthodox shots and his going overboard with the reverse sweep in the first Test might have caused his downfall. Carey further added that the Australian batters were aiming to be proactive yet patient in the upcoming game.
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newscricket3 months ago

AUS vs SA | Twitter reacts as Australian bowlers display clinical performance to register victory by an innings and 82 runs

Australia have ensured a series win against South Africa by 2-0 with a win by an innings and 82 runs in the Melbourne Test on Thursday. David Warner scored a double hundred to set up a winning total in the first innings while Nathan Lyon took four wickets across both innings to make that happen.
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newscricket3 months ago

AUS vs SA | Twitter adores Australian brotherhood as Cam Green celebrates Alex Carey's century

It is a common occurrence to see a player celebrating his own achievement but it is one of the most beautiful sights when a player gets happy in his teammate’s achievement. Cameron Green depicted his brotherly bond with Alex Carey by celebrating the latter’s century even before he completed it.
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newscricket4 months ago

AUS vs WI | Twitter reacts to West Indies triggering their own collapse by gifting run out after simple catch drop

The hallmark of great teams is their ability to create pressure and force mistakes from opposite sides when they are least warranted. West Indies sank further into deep trouble on day three after they lost wickets in a flurry, some of them being completely their own making in a shambolic display.
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newscricket4 months ago

AUS vs ENG | Twitter reacts as Alex Carey overrules captain Pat Cummins' appeal to go for DRS

Wicketkeepers play a crucial role in the teams taking decision when opting for reviews and captains rely on them as they have the best seat in the house to make a call. Alex Carey displayed his game awareness by predicting the trajectory of the delivery instructing Pat Cummins not to review LBW.
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newscricket5 months ago

Pat Cummins announced as Australia's ODI captain on rotational policy

Cricket Australia has put all captaincy rumours to rest by announcing Pat Cummins as the skipper in ODIs in the wake of Aaron Finch's retirement. The pacer will be leading the team in major tournaments and series while vice-captain Alex Carey is expected to take over in the other matches.
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newscricket1 year ago

Pak vs Aus | Steve Smith scripts a historic record overtaking Kumar Sangakkara and Sachin Tendulkar

Steve Smith has been in absolutely terrific form against Pakistan in the Test series and he has scored three fifties from three games so far. Smith played a knock of 59 runs and achieved a milestone scoring most runs after 150 Test innings leaving behind some of the great batters from the past.
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newscricket1 year ago

Ashes 2021-22 | WATCH : Tasmania police shut down post-Ashes drinking party after noise complaint

In an unexpected turn of events, Tasmania police were called to break the post-Ashes party involving Alex Carey, Travis Head, and Nathan Lyon along with two English cricketers after Australia won the series by 4-0. A noise complaint was made to the hotel as the group played music from the balcony.
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newscricket1 year ago

Ashes 2021-22 | Twitter reacts as Alex Carey misses opportunity to dismiss Jos Buttler

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey missed a golden opportunity to dismiss Jos Buttler on the final day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. Buttler, who edged the ball in the 48th over, got a lifeline after David Warner and Carey were seen confused and let the ball go between them.
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newscricket1 year ago

Ashes 2021-22 | Australia announce playing XI for Brisbane Test, Travis Head locked in as No.5

Australia have locked their playing XI for the Ashes 2021-22 opener to be played at the Gabba, Brisbane, beginning December 8. Travis Head has been preferred ahead of Usman Khawaja to bat at No.5, while Alex Carey is set to make his Test debut, replacing Tim Paine in the wicketkeeper's role.
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