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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins suffers every Test cricketer's worst nightmare ahead of West Indies clash
Pat Cummins ' baggy green cap has reportedly gone missing. The Aussie skipper had turned up to a pre-series photo shoot with West Indies captain Roston Chase wearing a new cap. But according to The Daily Telegraph, Cummins had lost the hat sometime between the photo shoot and the toss. It is understood that the hat has still not been found. It comes as the Aussie cricket captain had opted against repairing his old cap and instead sought out a new one, which he had planned to debut during last week's 159-run victory against the West Indies in Barbados. His new cap was one of the last hats to be made by manufacturer Albion, who had lost the rights to make the famous caps to Kookaburra back in 2016. But the Aussie skipper arrived for the toss at the Kensington Oval last week wearing his old baggy green, which he recieved ahead of his debut against South Africa in 2011. Cummins isn't the first Aussie cricketer in the past year to lose his baggy green. David Warner was reunited with his missing cap during the side's Test series against Pakistan in November. The New South Wales batsman took to social media to plea to his followers to find the missing hat after his backpack, in which he had stored the hat, was stolen. Australian players are given their baggy green hats when they make their first appearance for the Test side and the caps are treasured by members of the team. Aussie cricket legend great Greg Chappell was also forced to issue a plea to the public after his baggy green went missing from a storage facility in Brisbane last year. Australia resume their three-match series against the West Indies later this week and coach Andrew McDonald has urged fans to be patient when it comes to young batter Sam Konstas. Konstas was recalled for the first match on Australia's three-Test tour of the West Indies, which the visitors won by 159 runs on day three. The 19-year-old opener logged scores of three and five in tricky conditions, with ball dominating bat throughout the match. His second innings spanned almost an hour but was devoid of fluency and full of frustration, with speed demon Shamar Joseph creating two chances before Konstas had scored. McDonald is preparing to rejig Australia's top four yet again. Steve Smith is set to prove he is ready to return from a finger injury in Grenada, where the series resumes on Friday morning (AEST). Josh Inglis appears the batter most likely to make way for Smith, who is set to link up with the squad after a stint in New York. But Konstas, who set the bar extremely high with a breathtaking Test debut on Boxing Day, is set to be given a lengthy opportunity to nail down his spot at the top of the order. 'We've had some conversations around, 'potentially if you're in that situation again, what does that look like?' and that's what experience is,' McDonald told reporters in Barbados. 'It's learning from previous events and trying to implement a way through that. It felt like he was stuck at times and he was over-aggressive and then (he) underplayed. 'It's really that balance and tempo ... that's a step up to Test cricket. 'He's got a really good partner down the other end (Usman Khawaja). That, over time, I think, will play out. That's all we ask for - a bit of patience and time with a young player coming into Test cricket.' Australia have a chance to wrap up a series win in the second Test but the bigger picture at play with their Konstas conundrum is this summer's home Ashes. The right-hander's technique has been a near-constant topic of debate since he burst onto the scene against India then was axed for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka. 'He knows his deficiencies,' McDonald said. 'But, from a batting perspective, I encourage all players to learn to play with their deficiencies. I don't think there's such a thing as a perfect technique. 'If that's what you're looking for then I think you're looking in the wrong place.' McDonald confirmed Smith, who suffered his injury while dropping a catch at Lord's in the World Test Championship final, was on track to bolster Australia's batting order. 'There'll be no risk to long-term health of that finger. He'll return and I think it's likely he'll play,' McDonald said.
The Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Sam Konstas suffers fresh failure as Australia collapse v West Indies
To borrow a phrase from Paul Keating, Shamar Joseph did Sam Konstas slowly. Dropped twice on nought in Joseph's first over of Australia's second innings- making it five spills for the match off the star paceman's bowling - Konstas muddled his way to five over 53 minutes. There were a couple of wild dances down the wicket, pokes at balls not there to be poked, before the coup de grace: playing onto his stumps with an angled bat, once more unable to combat an inswinging delivery. SCROLL DOWN TO RE-LIVE THE DAY'S ACTION IN OUR BLOG It was cruel and unusual punishment for a player who despite undoubted prodigious talent is well short of being the finished article. Konstas' game has clear technical flaws, and his judgment is questionable. That shouldn't be a problem. Nineteen-year-olds are not meant to be ready. Growing pains are a real phenomenon. The issue is that the Test arena is not supposed to be the place where Australian cricketers learn their game. The idea is that the best XI gets picked. Development is to be done in domestic cricket, for Australia A, and in the nets. This is especially the case in the era of the World Test Championship. Sam Konstas bowled by Shamar Joseph as part of an Australain top-order collapse. Picture: AFP In December 2023, as debate raged as to whether David Warner should be given a farewell series against Pakistan, selection chairman George Bailey said: 'There's points on the line for each and every game. So our focus is very much on picking the XI that we think can do the job.' The panel is hoping for quick rewards from a player averaging less than 35 in first-class cricket, whose only two Sheffield Shield centuries came in the same game back in October. His Boxing Day feats will live long in Australian sporting lore, however that Konstas innings to tame Jasprit Bumrah could have ended several times in the first over alone. That half-century on debut stands as the exception, not the rule. Konstas' half-century on debut remains the outlier in his Test career. Picture: Michael Klein Still, having backed him for this series, it is hard to envisage the panel looking elsewhere for the next couple of Tests, even with Steve Smith's potential return. After all, Josh Inglis missed out in both innings too, as did Cameron Green. And very few players have looked comfortable batting on this unexpectedly difficult Kensington Oval wicket. Green was more assured than he had been in his first three innings since returning to international cricket, but still fell for 15, nicking Justin Greaves to first slip after surviving a line-ball DRS lbw call moments earlier. Inglis shouldered arms to a delivery nipping back from Jayden Seales on 12, paying the price. Usman Khawaja, though probably more convincing than he had been on day one, was hurried by Alzarri Joseph to fall the wrong side of an umpire's call lbw shout on 15, continuing a theme of the 38-year-old being undone by quality fast bowling. Justin Greaves (R) celebrates the dismissal of Cameron Green late on day two. Picture: AP Though Marnus Labuschagne is waiting in the wings, it is hard to envisage any change to the top six for the second Test save for the possible inclusion of Smith - convalescing this week in New York - at the expense of Inglis. Suddenly the Frank Worrell Trophy - held by Australia for three decades - is imperilled. And hopes of returning to the WTC final in 2027 would also take an early hit with defeat in the Caribbean. And no one needs to be reminded of an Ashes series on the horizon. This is looking like a rocky year for the Aussies.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025, SEO vs SFU Dream11 Predictions: Fantasy tips, playing XI – Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns match
The group stage of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 is nearing its halfway mark. Credit: X|@MLCSeattleOrcas & @SFOUnicorns MLC 2025, SEO vs SFU Dream11 Predictions: The group stage of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 is nearing its halfway mark, with Match 16 set to feature the unbeaten San Francisco Unicorns (SFU) against the winless Seattle Orcas (SEO). The game will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, with the live action starting at 5:30 AM on Thursday, June 26. The Unicorns, who are the last season's finalists, remain unbeaten with five wins and sit atop the table. Meanwhile, the Orcas, on the other hand, have lost all four games, making this a must-win clash to keep their playoff hopes alive. MLC 2025: Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns details Match: Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns Event: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Thursday, June 26, 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas SEO vs SFU streaming platforms: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website Seattle Orcas Predicted XI for today's match, MLC 2025 David Warner, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (c), Sikandar Raza, Shimron Hetmyer, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Gerald Coetzee San Francisco Unicorns Predicted XI for today's test match, MLC 2025 Tim Seifert (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Karima Gore, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch Time to turn things around! 👊💚#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC2025 @SRazaB24 | @SHetmyer | @GeraldCoetzee62 | @MLCricket — Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) June 25, 2025 SEO vs SFU Dream11 Prediction for MLC 2025 Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert Batters: Jake Fraser McGruk, David Warner Jake Fraser McGruk, David Warner All-Rounders: Hassan Khan, Matthew Short (captain), Kyle Mayers (vice captain), Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd Hassan Khan, Matthew Short (captain), Kyle Mayers (vice captain), Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns: Head-to-head Matches played: 03 03 Seattle Orcas won: 01 01 San Francisco Unicorns won: 02 02 No result: 0 MLC 2025: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Weather reports The weather in Dallas promises ideal conditions for the crucial Major League Cricket 2025 clash between Seattle and San Francisco. Clear evening skies are expected, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 30°C. A light southerly breeze at 12–18 kmph will provide pleasant conditions for players and spectators alike. Humidity levels will remain moderate, between 50–55%, ensuring comfortable playing conditions. With only a 5% chance of rain, the likelihood of any weather-related interruptions is minimal. Some run of form 🐓 Jake has been brilliant as we've built our winning streak 🧡#GoCorns — San Francisco Unicorns (@SFOUnicorns) June 25, 2025 MLC 2025: SEO Team Squad Shayan Jahangir(w), David Warner, Aaron Jones, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Gulbadin Naib, Sujit Nayak, Steven Taylor, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahul Jariwala, Ali Sheikh, Ayan Desai MLC 2025: SFU Team Squad Matthew Short(c), Tim Seifert(w), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Romario Shepherd, Hassan Khan, Karima Gore, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Juanoy Drysdale, Cooper Connolly, Hammad Azam, Callum Stow, Jahmar Hamilton, Achilles Browne, Finn Allen, Carmi le Roux Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here. First Published: Jun 25, 2025, 19:13 IST Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop. Read More 25/6/2025 19:31:25
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pat Cummins goes against Aussie tradition as baggy green detail comes to light
Pat Cummins has gone against the grain and opted to sport a brand new baggy green for the Test series against the West Indies after a special request was granted for the Aussie captain. The baggy green is arguably the most recognisable and prestigious piece of clothing in Australian sport and players often wear the cap until it is in tatters. The likes of Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting and David Warner all wore their iconic hat until it was falling apart. Waugh's captaincy changed the perception of what the baggy green stood for in cricketing culture and it became a treasured item in the Aussie sporting landscape. While some do get their cap repaired after years of wear, most players insist on keeping the same item throughout their entire career. Steve Smith recently had the front of his treasured cap fixed after it frayed on the brim having worn it for 16 years. However, Cummins has gone for an alternative approach and opted to replace his tattered baggy green with a new one after 68 Test matches. In the World Test Championship final, fans noticed the Aussie captain's cap was falling apart. He even opted to wear a hat in his post-match press conference. And ahead of the West Indies series, Cummins has been delivered a new cap albeit it with a twist. Cummins wasn't happy with the way his old baggy green was repaired and opted to get Albion to replace his cap, according to reporter Bharat Sundaresan in Barbados. While this is an alternative approach, Cummins' request for Albion to make the cap is big considering Kookaburra have taken over the manufacturing of the iconic piece. Cummins was initially presented his Albion Baggy green on his debut in 2011 against South Africa. Kookaburra took over the contract to make the item in 2016, which meant Cummins was going to have a different manufacturer and a slightly lighter shade of green. Instead, Cummins made sure Albion made his new item and it could be the very last one they do considering it was a request from the captain. "He asked for a new one, but insisted it was an Albion," Sundaresan said on The Final Word podcast. "There is always so many stories for every cricketer who's been fortunate to have got the baggy green." Cummins will wear his new baggy green for the first time on Wednesday when he leads Australia out against the West Indies. The new baggy green will also go along with a fresh starting XI for Australia after going down to South Africa in the WTC final this month. Pat's wearing a brand new baggy green with his old one quite knackered. Of interest to kit badgers: he's very pleased that it is one of the last (possibly the last) Albion. #WIvAUS — Adam Collins (@collinsadam) June 24, 2025 "Every Baggy Green tells a story" Pat Cummins got a new one but made sure it was the classic ALBION brand!#WIvsAUS @YouCanCountOnMB — The Final Word (@Final_Word_Pod) June 24, 2025 RELATED: Alyssa Healy reveals retirement backflip in huge call on future South Africa get last laugh as Aussie sledge backfires badly Speaking ahead of the first ball against the West Indies in Barbados, Cummins revealed the leadership see Cameron Green as their long-term No.3 option. Green was reinstated for the WTC final at No.3, but failed to get into double figures in either innings. However, the captain feels the side is looking to give Green an extended run to show his talent. "We see that (No.3) as a long-term option," Cummins said. "Going in to last week, he's hitting the ball really well. He's moving really well. He had a Test match where it obviously didn't go to plan. The message is not to look too much into that. We're really happy with where his game is placed. I dare say he'll get a decent run at No.3." This comes as Marnus Labuschagne was dropped from the side, which has seen Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis move into the XI. "If there's an opening, we could see him kind of fighting his way back into the Test team at some point, but obviously the focus now is giving a couple of other guys a go," Cummins said in a blow to Labuschagne.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
MLC 2025: New York vs Seattle Orcas playing 11, live toss time, streaming
After two defeats in as many matches, the only slight consolation for MI New York and Seattle Orcas is that they're not at the very bottom of the standings, that spot currently belongs to Los Angeles Knight Riders, who have already suffered three losses. However, by Wednesday evening, one of these two struggling sides could join them there unless they can finally get their campaign back on track. The silver lining? Weather permitting, one of them will finally notch their first win of the season. Despite both teams being winless, their journeys so far have taken different routes. MI New York squandered strong positions in both their losses to Texas Super Kings and San Francisco Unicorns, while the Orcas have been thoroughly outplayed in both of their outings. MI New York's biggest challenge lies in their inability to close out matches, rather than individual form. In contrast, Seattle has a broader set of issues, misfiring batters, ineffective bowling, and a captain who hasn't led by example. While MI New York certainly have their own issues to fix, their struggles present the best chance yet for the Orcas to make a statement. Whether they can capitalize remains to be seen. MLC 2025: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas playing 11 (probables) Seattle Orcas playing 11 (probables): David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Heinrich Klaasen (C&WK), Sikandar Raza, Sujit Nayak/Gulbadin Naib, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil MI New York vs Seattle Orcas head-to-head in MLC Total matches played: 3 MI New York won: 2 Seattle Orcas won: 1 No result: 0 Squads of both teams MLC 2025 match on June 19: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas live toss, telecast & streaming details Which teams will clash on June 19 (Thursday) in MLC 2025? MI New York vs Seattle Orcas will face off in MLC 2025 on June 19 (Thursday). What is the venue of the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas MLC 2025 match? The match between MI New York and Seattle Orcas in MLC 2025 will be played at the Oakland Coliseum, California. When will the live toss for the match between MI New York and Seattle Orcas in MLC 2025 take place? The live toss for the match between MI New York and Seattle Orcas in MLC 2025 will be held at 6 am IST on June 19. What time will the match between MI New York and Seattle Orcas in MLC 2025 begin? The match between MI New York and Seattle Orcas in MLC 2025 will begin at 6:30 am IST on June 19. Which TV channels will live telecast the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas MLC 2025 match in India? The live telecast of the MI New York vs Seattle Orcas MLC 2025 match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. How to watch the live streaming of the Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders match in India? The live streaming of the Washington vs Los Angeles MLC 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
