Marcus Harris

Ashes 5th Test: Marcus Harris dropped, Usman Khawaja to open for Australia

Twin-century maker in the 4th Test, Usman Khawaja will open for Australia in the fifth Ashes Test in place of Marcus Harris.

Jan 13, 2022, 14:37 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes ‘no-ball’ gives life to David Warner, umpire fails to check all-rounder’s overstepping, Watch

Why fans on social media are irate is because the umpire failed to call at least four ‘no-balls’ bowled by Ben Stokes in the same over before this wicket-ball to David Warner.

Dec 09, 2021, 06:48 AM IST

Tim Paine sexting scandal: Australia team shocked but back him to retain Ashes spot

Australia's Test cricketers were shocked to learn of Tim Paine's resignation from the captaincy over a 'sexting' scandal but are fully behind him to continue as wicketkeeper for the Ashes, batsman Marcus Harris said.

Nov 24, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

India vs Australia: Young Will Pucovski ruled out of Brisbane Test, Marcus Harris steps in

Pucovski didn't train at the Gabba on Wednesday and had a short hit in the indoor nets this morning, but did not take part in fielding drills with his teammates.

Jan 14, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

Marcus Harris added to Australia squad for first Test, Pucovski ruled out

After David Warner, Will Pucovski is also out of the first Test. Marcus Harris joins the team as a replacement.

Dec 12, 2020, 14:59 PM IST

4th Ashes Test: Australia declare at 186/6, England need 383 to win

Australia were set back by Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer in the early part of the innings as they dismissed David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head before they could make a significant difference to the scorecard.
 

Sep 07, 2019, 23:25 PM IST

Ashes, 3rd Test: Jofra Archer shines with 6-wicket haul as rain plays spoilsport

Archer, 24, returned magical figures of 6/45 while pace spearhead Stuart Broad supported him well with 2/32 as Australia never recovered after David Warner and Labuschagne associated for a 111-run third-wicket stand. 

Aug 23, 2019, 07:19 AM IST

Marcus Harris ditches county cricket to stay fresh for Ashes series

Harris is slated to play for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL) this weekend before he will make a return against the English Dukes ball in the final rounds of the Sheffield Shield.

Feb 15, 2019, 08:51 AM IST

Fiery Mitchell Starc returns to form with five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera did not return to bat for the touring side after being hit on his helmet and leaving the field.

Feb 03, 2019, 12:45 PM IST

Bowlers put Australia in command in Brisbane Test against Sri Lanka

Pat Cummins and Jhye Richardson were the pick of the Australian bowlers, as Sri Lanka was bundled out in just 56.4 overs.

Jan 24, 2019, 17:03 PM IST

Not being able to convert starts have hurt us: Australian opener Marcus Harris

Harris (79) scored his second Test half-century in the morning session, but was out within three overs on resumption, playing on to his stumps off Ravindra Jadeja.

Jan 05, 2019, 15:39 PM IST

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 3 : Hosts reach 236/6 before rain calls off play

Australia reached 236/6 in their first innings before rain played the spoilsport and called off the third day's play of the series-deciding fourth and final Test at the SCG on Saturday. 

Jan 05, 2019, 05:27 AM IST

Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch: Australia opener Marcus Harris

Harris cited the example of a Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and New South Wales on the same pitch, where he thought the match would be over in "a day and a half" but ended up raising an unbeaten 250.

Dec 23, 2018, 19:32 PM IST

Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes Prithvi Shaw should replace Murali Vijay in Boxing Day Test

Despite enjoying an opportunity to redeem himself in the second innings, Ponting believes that it will be extremely difficult for Vijay to negotiate the new ball. 

Dec 15, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

Australia name unchanged XI for 2nd Test vs India in Perth

Paine also backed opener Aaron Finch who made a three-ball duck and 11 in the first Test in Adelaide, stating that he needed just one score to develop the belief that he can thrive at Test level. 

Dec 13, 2018, 14:01 PM IST

India don't miss any chances: Australian opener Marcus Harris, ahead of second Test in Perth

Outwitted by R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami in the two innings, Harris said he is working on his plans to tackle the Indian bowlers at the Perth Test beginning on Friday.

Dec 12, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

Aussie skipper backs Aaron Finch, Marcus Harris to open against India in Adelaide Test

Australian skipper Tim Paine said that the top six in the batting line-up has not been finalised as of now, but he is totally comfortable with Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris opening the first Test match against India. 

Nov 23, 2018, 15:36 PM IST

Usman Khawaja happy to bat 'wherever' needed during India Tests

Usman Khawaja is happy to bat "wherever" the Australian selectors want him to as he prepares to make a return following a knee surgery during the upcoming Test series against India. 

Nov 22, 2018, 13:20 PM IST

Australia name 14-member Test squad against India, Marcus Harris gets a break

Victoria's opening batsman Marcus Harris got the nod in Australia's Test squad on the back of his recent terrific performances in the domestic first-class cricket.

Nov 22, 2018, 11:29 AM IST