The ECB will review Thorpe’s performance after the New Zealand series
England have appointed former batsman Graham Thorpe as their new limited overs batting coach for the ongoing limited overs series against New Zealand.
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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mitchell Starc snubs IPL for rest and relaxation
Starc was poised to be one of highest-paid players in the tournament
While a majority of Australian players, both past and present, seem ready to play in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on April 3, one pace bowler has not given into the peer pressure or lucrative contract temptations and is instead looking forward to spending some time at home and recharging himself after a brutal Test summer.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: There is no doubt in my mind that I should be opening the batting for Australia, says Ed Cowan
Cowan is enjoying his role as an opening batsman
After Australia all-rounder Shane Watson announced that he would be giving up bowling in order to prolong his international career, he also started gunning for Ed Cowan’s opening spot on the Test roster, but Cowan has refused to back down and instead stated that there is no doubt in his mind that he deserves to open for the national team.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Matthew Wade and Ian Healy sort out differences
Healy and Wade sorted out their differences
Former Australia player Ian Healy and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade have put their differences aside after Healy heavily criticised Wade’s glovework during the Test series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Our overflowing stock of pace bowlers is a huge advantage ahead of the back-to-back Ashes series, says Alastair Cook
Cook is pleased to see all the pace bowlers fully fit and back in action
England Test captain Alastair Cook believes that the overflowing stock of pace bowlers his side have will give them a huge advantage over arch-rivals Australia during the back-to-back Ashes series this year, especially since both countries have pitches that quick bowlers will thrive on.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: My money is on Joe Root to open the batting for England during their tour of New Zealand, says Michael Vaughan
Vaughan has absolutely no doubt that Root should be Cook’s opening partner
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has put his money on youngster Joe Root to open the batting for the national team throughout their tour of New Zealand.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ian Healy lashes out at Matthew Wade over constant blunders behind the stumps
Some of Wade’s errors have proved to be extremely costly
Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy has slammed Matthew Wade over his constant blunders behind the stumps during the Test summer and stated that his glovework was in dire need of improvement for the upcoming tour of India and back-to-back Ashes series.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Brad Haddin expected to play during back-to-back Ashes series
A bright light has finally broken through Haddin’s year of dark skies
Australia veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is expected to fill the void left behind after the retirement of batting duo Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey when the national team start preparing for their back-to-back Ashes series against arch-rivals England.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Michael Clarke spent after ‘tough summer’
Clarke will no longer be able to turn to Ponting or Hussey during a time of crisis
2012 has definitely been a year to remember for Australia captain Michael Clarke, who not only broke the country’s record for the most Test runs scored in a calender year, but also became the first Test cricketer to score four double centuries in a season as well, however, the big question on everyone’s mind is how much of a toll has all his hard work has taken on his mind and body.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: England definitely have the edge over Australia in the upcoming back-to-back Ashes series, admits Jason Gillespie
England have the chance to hand Australia their third successive loss in the Ashes
England seem to be riding on a new high after breaking the shackles of their 28-year losing streak in India and former Australia pace bowler Jason Gillespie believes that they now have an edge over the Australians heading into the back-to-back Ashes series later this year.