- Inglis’ super-sub role gives voters plenty to think about. A last-minute call to replace Steven Smith was followed by a second Test century. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. In 2023, Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first delivery after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was back in India colors, India v West Indies, 5th T20I, Bengaluru, October 17, 2026 Nayeem Hasan batted in the last over before lunch, Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, 30 October 2026. A snore from Mitchell Starc dismissed Marques Ackerman, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, 29 October 2026. The pitch was flat and conducive to the score having already started to turn and the increasing number of dust clouds suggest there is more to come. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. Pat Cummins takes a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. Josh Inglis brought up his second Test century. South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026 Ackerman scored his second fifty of the Test, but Lyon scored late in the day, effectively leaving South Africa 40 for 4. Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe had Afghanistan 5 for 4, then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses that of Sikandar Raza as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai turned the tide in with his first century Afghanistan on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Harry Brook hits the ground, England vs Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Both teams met earlier in the tri-series but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026. Haris Rauf was held back by the umpire Sharfudoulla during a challenge with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also hired Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as Bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai UAE, September 30, 2020 Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is thrilled after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29. 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian middle-order batsman Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux out of the series, Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026. Broken finger, a trip back to Perth and a tip on the back that he is needed as a replacement for Australia’s best batsman since Don Bradmann.
- It’s been an eventful few weeks for Josh Inglis, and that now includes a second Test century, which will pose some interesting questions to voters.
- He got there in style.
Inglis’ super-sub role gives voters plenty to think about. A last-minute call to replace Steven Smith was followed by a second Test century. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. In 2023, Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first delivery after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was back in India colors, India v West Indies, 5th T20I, Bengaluru, October 17, 2026 Nayeem Hasan batted in the last over before lunch, Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, 30 October 2026. A snore from Mitchell Starc dismissed Marques Ackerman, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, 29 October 2026. The pitch was flat and conducive to the score having already started to turn and the increasing number of dust clouds suggest there is more to come. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. Pat Cummins takes a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. Josh Inglis brought up his second Test century. South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026 Ackerman scored his second fifty of the Test, but Lyon scored late in the day, effectively leaving South Africa 40 for 4. Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe had Afghanistan 5 for 4, then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses that of Sikandar Raza as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai turned the tide in with his first century Afghanistan on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Harry Brook hits the ground, England vs Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Both teams met earlier in the tri-series but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026. Haris Rauf was held back by the umpire Sharfudoulla during a challenge with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also hired Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as Bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai UAE, September 30, 2020 Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is thrilled after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29. 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian middle-order batsman Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux out of the series, Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026. Broken finger, a trip back to Perth and a tip on the back that he is needed as a replacement for Australia’s best batsman since Don Bradmann.
It’s been an eventful few weeks for Josh Inglis, and that now includes a second Test century, which will pose some interesting questions to voters. He got there in style. In the 97th minute he used a powerful reverse sweep against the first ball of another spell from Simon Harmer.
“I had seen the point was over and I thought I had to take advantage of that opportunity,” Inglis said later. “I obviously played it a lot the day before, so I just had to get it out of my system and get to triple figures as quickly as possible.” However, he couldn’t do much more, dismissing Harmer for 102 and finishing on a stand of 185 with Alex Carey, and Australia did not dismiss South Africa. “I realized it was a hell of a wicket so I thought it was really important that we got a lead here,” he said.
“Still a little dispointed that I didn’t eat more this morning. Probably Kez [Carey] and I in that partnership, if we could have had 50 more that would have been really good. “Inglis, who still wears a finger guard he injured in the first ODI against South Africa last month, was aware he could be needed at Ce Town as Steven Smith battled neck pain in pre-season. However, confirmation only came just over half an hour before the draw after Smith, who had received a nerve block injection in a last-ditch attempt to play, discovered he did not have the required range of motion.
“It’s probably not ideal preparation,” Inglis said. “I was always in my head, preparing to play just in case.” On the second evening, alongside Carey, he had brought the game back in Australia’s favor after they had fallen to 185 for 4. Josh Inglis reflected on his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026. Inglis said when his innings started it felt like “old Test cricket, worn out” and at first “he couldn’t score”, but after he calmed down he was proactive against Harmer and then had a push against the second new ball.
At one point he had 19 off 52 balls, but ended the second day with 85 off 111. “There was no reason to insist or insist on it,” he said. “The partnership was developing really well and then before that second new ball where the spin was active I saw an opportunity to play some shots and hit some boundaries.
And then the new ball last night was really nice. It helped a little, but it was obviously harder and the peloton was in place and it was pretty good. “A field miss in the second over of the third day by Gerald Coetzee at half-time helped him into the 90s as he picked up his first boundary in the V with a drive off Wiaan Mulder. All of his offside boundaries were in cover and behind, with the area from the back point to the deep third being very productive with six in this area.
The reverse gear to reach a century suited a player who was always considered an excellent player of spin. This helped him make his Sri Lanka debut early last year when he scored a century in his first innings. “I think he has a lot of different things,” Matt Renshaw said the night before.
“He’s obviously got both sweeps, he can hit the ground, he can hit to mid-wicket. I think that’s the positive and it doesn’t really give them any leeway. » Since his debut, Inglis has had a handful of chances that he didn’t take. He previously replaced Smith in Barbados last year and then endured two Ashes Test knocks at No. 1.
7, where he failed to convert two starts despite scoring a game-winning direct goal to knock out Ben Stokes at the Gabba, a reminder that he can still make an impact without the holding gloves. Although his Test career was in its infancy, his versatility was highlighted by the fact that he became the first Australian batsman (and the twelfth overall) to score two centuries in every format. If he is to become a more regular member of the Test team, the question of how he balances all his roles will have to be a topic of conversation in November when England visit New Zealand ahead of the four-Test series.
Josh Inglis reflected on his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026
