Don’t look at me, I had nothing to do with the David Warner controversy, insists Shane Watson

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Watson is smiling once again after having been handed his opening spot back

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has dismissed rumours and speculation that he encouraged Cricket Australia and then coach Mickey Arthur to impose a harsher punishment on opening batsman David Warner after he punched England’s Joe Root at the Walkabout bar in Birmingham during the recently concluded Champions Trophy.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mahela Jayawardene defends Sri Lanka Cricket’s decision to cancel majority of Test matches during 2013 season

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Jaywardene believes limited overs series will be more profitable for the board

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has defended Sri Lanka Cricket’s decision to scrap five Test matches from the national team’s schedule in 2013, stating that limited overs series will help improve the financial situation of the board.

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