“Now, more than ever, it is critical that the voice of the players is heard”
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Tony Irish, who is currently in charge of the South African Cricketers’ Association, will replace Paul Marsh as executive chairman at the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA).
“While it was a very difficult decision for me to leave the ACA, I’m very excited about the opportunity and the challenges ahead”
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Paul Marsh has resigned as the chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) after agreeing to become head of the Australian Football League (AFL) Players’ Association.
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“Whilst a few players have received full payments from their participation in the 2013 BPL, the vast majority haven’t and payments are now months overdue”
The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) has advised all international players to avoid playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
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“It’s the first step in what’s going to be a pretty extensive process”
More than a hundred Australian players have voiced their concerns to Cricket Australia about ways to cease the declining level of competitive cricket in the country.
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“We are very interested in the concept”
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced that they are “very excited” about the prospect of a day-night Test match taking place during the national team’s tour of Australia towards the end of 2015.
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Clarke and Haddin both see no problems brewing within the team
Despite all the controversies Australia have endured over the last couple of months and former coach Mickey Arthur’s private legal documents recently being leaked, captain Michael Clarke has announced that there is no doubt in his mind that the national team are a united and cohesive unit.
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Arthur claimed he was subjected to racial abuse and scapegoating during his tenure as head coach
Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur’s legal claims have been leaked, in which he stated that Test captain Michael Clarke considered all-rounder Shane Watson to be “a cancer” on the national team.
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Marsh will effectively become the face of the organisation
Following Tim May’s resignation as chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA), Paul Marsh and Ian Smith have been chosen to run the organisation.
The Australian players will now be paid according to the way they perform during matches
The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) and Cricket Australia have reached a new five-year deal where squad members will be paid upon their performances.
