“I was always going to come out and be vocal and sticking up for the players”
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Despite being extremely vocal throughout the pay dispute that occurred between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), David Warner is confident that he will not be replaced as vice-captain.
“Today’s agreement is the result of a sensible compromise from both parties”
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The bitter payment dispute between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) is finally over as both bodies have agreed on a deal.
“We need to get the deal done first”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has made it clear that the upcoming two-Test tour of Bangladesh is only likely to go ahead if the ongoing pay dispute is resolved.
“The ECB are continuing to prepare for the Ashes as planned”
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that unless the ongoing pay dispute in Australia is resolved, they won’t send the Test team Down Under for the Ashes in November.
“Players who participate in disapproved cricket (e.g. exhibition matches) are not permitted to participate in ICC approved cricket for a minimum of six months thereafter”
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Cricket Australia has issued a warning to the players, saying that they could be hit with a six-month ban if they opt to take part in any matches or tournaments without the board’s approval.
“My gut feeling is probably hit and miss for security reasons (and) MoU reasons”
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Former Australia opener Ed Cowan has said that the ongoing pay dispute between the players and Cricket Australia could have huge ramifications if a deal is not struck by the June 30 deadline.
The ACA don’t seem impressed by Cricket Australia’s latest offer
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Cricket Australia have offered a few concessions and sent contract offers to players in an attempt to end the pay impasse.
“I really hope that we see resumption of bilateral cricket between the two countries”
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Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would love nothing more than to see the resumption of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.
“I am very confident that India will do well in the Champions Trophy and will defend the title”
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Former India batsman VVS Laxman has backed India to win the Champions Trophy, which starts today.
India and Pakistan have only faced each other in Asia Cup tournaments or ICC events since 2012
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India sports minister Vijay Goel has insisted that the national team will not be playing any bilateral series with Pakistan.
