A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Michael Clarke defends decision to rest players

Clarke does not want to see any of his players succumb to long-term injuries

Australia captain Michael Clarke has defended his decision to rest key players at certain points during a series, stating that all of them complained of minor niggles and as skipper, his responsibility was to ensure that those minor aches and pains heal as soon as possible instead of letting them get even more aggravated by allowing those players to play through it.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Nathan Lyon being buried under ton of information, says Johan Botha

Botha believes it is key for Lyon to maintain his composure

South Africa spinner Johan Botha believes Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is being buried under the constant flow of information about his bowling technique, and added that he must keep his cool ahead of the first Test against the Proteas in Brisbane on November 9.

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