“I see myself as a longer format player, so sitting on the sidelines in the IPL for me wasn’t going to be great practice”
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After only four matches, Australia batsman Peter Handscomb is already standing tall in the Test arena, like a mighty gladiator.
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“I would like to request the ICC to give him a benefit of the doubt as his chronic injuries have forced him to bowl [differently]”
After having his action unofficially tested at Loughborough University for a second time, it has been revealed that Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal’s stock delivery, off-spinner and faster ball are all legal.
“We want him to improve day by day and he’s been brilliant in this series”
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With the 2015 World Cup fast approaching, the demand for pace bowlers has never been higher since the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, where the pitches are predominantly pace friendly.
“He knows what it takes to win a BBL final and we can’t wait to see what he can do at Adelaide Oval”
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Following his stellar Big Bash League (BBL) season with the Perth Scorchers, Craig Simmons has decided to leave the defending champions after being offered a three-year contract by the Adelaide Strikers.
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“Graham works very hard with each and every player on their game, and we need someone with exactly that kind of commitment”
Former Sri Lanka captain and current head selector Sanath Jayasuriya has announced that head coach Graham Ford’s successor must have the same type of tenacity he did in order for the national team to continue their winning ways.
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“I suppose being in and out of the side is never ideal”
Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch is looking to cement a permanent spot in the country’s Twenty20 squad after his record 156, which also included 14 sixes, the most ever hit by a batsman in a Twenty20 innings, against England sent his stock value soaring.
Botha believes Australia should not put Lyon’s future at risk for Warne
Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has announced that if Australia allow legendary ‘spin king’ Shane Warne to play in this year’s back-to-back Ashes series against arch-rivals England, it could see a slide in off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s stock, especially in the future.
Lillee believes Johnson has the ability to secure a spot for himself on the Test roster
Australia pace bowling legend Dennis Lillee has announced that the selectors should pick seamer Mitchell Johnson in the national team for the country’s Ashes campaign against arch-rivals England next year.
Siddle is ready to prove that he really is a Test match specialist
Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle has announced that he is more than happy to remain as a Test match specialist for his country, and added that he does not mind being left out of limited overs series.
