BGT: I was very impressed the first time I saw Konstas bat, says Hussey

IANS | December 21, 2024 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike.

Glamorgan sign Asitha Fernando for seven games of County Championship 2025

IANS | December 20, 2024 6:33 PM

Cardiff, Dec 20 (IANS) Glamorgan County Cricket Club have signed Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando for the first seven County Championship games of the 2025 season subject to a No-Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket. Fernando, who made his Test debut against South Africa in January 2021, has played 21 Tests and has scalped 72 wickets while in 15 ODIs, the pacer has bagged 13 dismissals.