Peter Handscomb’s chances of a Test recall in Sri Lanka have been boosted after being invited to join Australia’s squad at the SCG, along with Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann. Handscomb, a skilled player of spin, last played a Test in India in 2023 and could fill a gap in the middle-order in Galle if needed, potentially impacting the selection of Usman Khawaja or Sam Konstas. With Murphy and Kuhnemann expected to head to Sri Lanka as spinners, Australia faces the challenge of managing its squad with captain Pat Cummins likely to miss part of the tour for the birth of his second child.
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Origin stars breathe life into Panthers’ NRL season
SummaryPennrith's season revived with an 18-10 victory over Parramatta, propelled by State of Origin stars, lifting them from the bottom of the NRL ladder. Nathan Cleary, after a challenging performance in the Origin, made a crucial sideline conversion and assisted in securing the win with a final try from Brian To'o. The Panthers now sit 14th, needing to win eight of their next 12 games to achieve a 50% record, while showing improved defense despite...
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