Tim Paine backs opener Usman Khawaja for continued role in Australian lineup, eyes Konstas as successor

New Delhi- Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has expressed his confidence that Usman Khawaja, despite nearing his 38th birthday, would continue to represent Australia in international cricket for a few more years. Paine dismissed any talk of an imminent retirement for the veteran opener, citing Khawaja’s form, resilience and ability to thrive at the…

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“I was nervous…”: Gilchrist on emotions ahead of captaining Australia to 2004 Test series win in India

Melbourne : Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist on Tuesday recalled being nervous on getting the captaincy during the tour of India in 2004-05, during which Aussies made history and secured their first series win on Indian soil. On the occasion of 20th anniversary of Australia’s famous and only series win in India back in the…

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