Jhye Richardson will miss the World Cup as he has yet to fully recover from dislocating his shoulder in March
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Australia pace bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the World Cup as he has not sufficiently recovered from the dislocated shoulder he sustained in March.
Wasim Akram: “We talk about the Ashes as the biggest cricket rivalry, but there is no comparison to India-Pakistan”
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Legendary left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has said India and Pakistan’s rivalry is bigger than the Ashes, which is played between England and Australia.
Alastair Cook: “Nobody is a shoo-in in that top three”
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Ex-England captain Alastair Cook has admitted that top order spots will be “up for grabs” for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.
Joe Root: “Hopefully we’ll be on a flier after a brilliant World Cup. Ultimately when those Test matches come round, we know we’re going to have to be absolutely ready for them”
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England Test captain Joe Root has noted that his side could excel in the Ashes series against Australia if they have a successful World Cup campaign.
David Saker: “I’ve enjoyed my time with the team, in particular working closely with a great group of fast bowlers”
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Australia bowling coach David Saker handed in his resignation on Thursday after occupying the position for three years.
Steve Smith’s manager Warren Craig: “The intent is that he will play in the IPL and then the World Cup and then the Ashes”
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Former Australia captain Steve Smith is on track to recover in time for the World Cup later this year, his manager Warren Craig said.
Shahid Afridi believes a five-Test series between India and Pakistan will be bigger than the Ashes
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Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi firmly believes that if India and Pakistan were to play a five-Test series, it would overtake the Ashes as the most fierce rivalry in cricket.
Joe Root: “I’m sure he will have to accustom himself to what might be a slightly hostile environment from the English public”
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England Test captain Joe Root has admitted that Australia opener David Warner could be targeted by English fans if he is picked for next year’s Ashes series.
Cricket Australia spokesman: “Moeen elected not to progress the matter any further”
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Cricket Australia have taken no action against any Australian player as their investigation into England all-rounder Moeen Ali’s claims of being racially abused came to an end.
Justin Langer: “there’s no reason they shouldn’t be welcomed back in to help us win the World Cup and help us win the Ashes next summer”
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Australia head coach Justin Langer firmly believes that former captain Steve Smith, ex-vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft can play instrumental roles in leading the national team to World Cup and Ashes glory next year.
