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CricketVideoCommentsDire India collapse hands McSweeney day one probe

India is on the verge of a crisis in Perth, backing up a series whitewash to New Zealand this month with an embarrassing collapse in The West Test, bringing Nathan McSweeney to the crease on day one.

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FOLLOW LIVE: India rolled for 150 as Hazlewood takes four

Who will land the first blow of Australia and India’s heavyweight bout as a massive summer cricket gets underway in The West Test? Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

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Why Kohli is still the man and who bowls in The West Test

There is as much uncertainty over India’s bowling attack as there is to their batting line-up ahead of The West Test but former fast bowler Trent Copeland is warning Australia not to underestimate them.

Jake Santa Maria

CricketCommentsPremiumHow Perth’s wet week will impact The West Test wicket

This week’s dicey weather has meant ground staff lost a full day of preparation for The West Test, but the ground’s head curator is confident the deck will offer plenty for the bowlers. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsIndia’s top-secret camp doesn’t faze Aussies ahead of Test

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says India’s top-secret training camp is water off a duck’s back for his side because they have seen it all before. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumPunter’s advice for misfiring stars as West Test a must win

Australian great Ricky Ponting has shared his advice for Australia’s misfiring stars as the former Test captain says Pat Cummins’ side must cash in on a ‘vulnerable’ India in Perth.

Jake Santa Maria

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Finch backs McSweeney call as Marnus has ‘point to prove’

Aaron Finch knows more than most about being thrust into open against India but here’s why he’s backing Nathan McSweeney to shine and which Aussie batter is under pressure heading into the Test summer.

Jake Santa Maria

CricketCommentsPremiumIndia ‘low on confidence’ ahead of first Test: Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will look to capitalise on a vulnerable India side ‘low on confidence’ going into the first Test at Perth Stadium on Friday. 

Samantha Rogers

WEST TESTVideoCommentsPremiumMcSweeney has what it takes to conquer the top-order: Katich

Former Australian opener Simon Katich has backed the ambitious selection of Nathan McSweeney at the top of the order despite never facing the new ball in a Sheffield Shield match.

Glen Quartermain

CricketPremiumLyon ready to resume Perth, Optus Stadium love affair

Star Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is ready to resume his love affair with Perth and Optus Stadium when he steps onto the field against India on Friday.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsMcSweeney gains dressing room support, ready for Test debut

Australia’s soon-to-be newest Test player says joining the team for his first training session in Perth on Monday finally helped his situation sink in.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsIndia rivalry bordering Ashes as Aussies hungry for victory

Nathan Lyon says the rivalry between Australia and India is beginning to rival the Ashes and admits the side is desperate to finally knock the subcontinent powerhouses off.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsCarey would welcome playing under baggy green with Inglis

Australian Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he would welcome playing alongside fellow keeper Josh Inglis against India should the West Aussie be called in.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsMcSweeney given fiery Test initiation as Marsh bowls

Test newcomer Nathan McSweeney has been put to the test in his first session with the national squad, while West Aussie Mitch Marsh was put through his bowling paces at the WACA.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsLaid-back Aussies all laughs at WACA ahead of first Test

Australia’s Test cricket stars have jubilantly reunited in Perth ahead of their blockbuster series against India.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsThe boys are back in town! Australia hit Perth for West Test

Australia’s Test landed in Perth ahead of their highly-anticipated five-match series against India with one goal in mind — to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Mitchell Woodcock

CricketCommentsBowling legend urges Australia to attack ‘emotional’ Kohli

Australian bowling great Glenn McGrath has urged Australia to use attacking mind games against an ‘emotional’ and out-of-form Virat Kohli.

Aaron Kirby

CricketComments‘More than a guess’: Aus selector hits back

Australia’s chief selector has hit back at comments from a former teammate that his Test opening choice is “a guess”.

Ed Bourke

TEST SELECTIONVideoAustralian cricket great fires back with Test selection truth

Two former players are publicly at odds over a gamble that has divided opinion.

Harrison Reid

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WACA in lockdown: India take over ground for top-secret camp

Western Australia’s traditional home of cricket is in lockdown as it is taken over by India for a top-secret training camp in Perth, with heavy restrictions placed on staff at the venue.

Jackson Barrett & Glen Quartermain

CricketComments‘Absolutely a priority’: CA boss defends ODI farce

Cricket Australia’s boss has defended the resting of key players as Pakistan handed the Aussies an ODI humiliation in Perth.

Ed Bourke

CricketCommentsJury out on McSweeney as fans get glimpse at Test future

Australian cricket fans will get their first glimpse of the future against India, but concerns surrounding the inclusion of Nathan McSweeney are mounting.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsPakistan steamroll Aussies’ next-gen XI to claim ODI series

Australia were left red-faced after their brittle batting order was exposed as Pakistan steamrolled to ODI series victory at Optus Stadium on Sunday by eight wickets.

Aaron Kirby

CricketComments‘Tough ask’: Hussey airs McSweeney opening reservations

West Australian cricket champion Michael Hussey has aired his reservations about Nathan McSweeney being tasked with combating Jasprit Bumrah and the new ball against India.

Aaron Kirby