Thursday, Jul 9, 2026

"fab-four-test-cricket"

Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy get their maiden call-up for Australia tour

Mohammed Shami is not part of the squad while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been advised long-term rehabilitation for his groin injury
Green’s absence may increase Nathan Lyon’s workload, says Mitchell Starc

Says the all-rounder's absence will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Steve Smith to be back at No 4 in upcoming Test series against India

Post opener David Warner's retirement earlier this year, Smith had willingly volunteered open the innings
Green ruled out of Border Gavaskar Trophy, to undergo back surgery

25-year-old diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back after experiencing pain during last month's tour of the UK
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Maxwell excited about Kohli vs Smith showdown

Kohli and Smith are among the 'Fab Four' batters of the modern generation, alongside England's Joe Root and New Zealand's Kane Williamson