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Watson decision to step down was not influenced by anyone
Australia batsman Shane Watson’s resignation as vice-captain threw everyone by surprise, but he insisted that his disastrous tour of India had nothing to do with nor did anyone force him to step down either.
Vaas finally agreed to a two-year contract after weeks of negotiations
After weeks of negotiations, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have finally convinced former left-arm pace bowler Chaminda Vaas to become the national team’s fast bowling coach for the next two years.
Cook believes the top priority for all players should be the Champions Trophy and back-to-back Ashes series
England captain Alastair Cook has attempted to calm fears about an inevitable contract dispute between players and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over an increase in wages and more freedom to play in domestic Twenty20 tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Porter believes the England players should be rewarded for their sacrifices
Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) chief executive Angus Porter believes England players are “substantially underpaid” and should receive higher wages, especially since they are restricted from taking part in lucrative domestic Twenty20 tournaments that have begun popping up all over the world.
These three men could well be responsible for Sri Lanka’s revival in international cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief executive Ajit Jayasekara has announced that the board is considering hiring former pace bowler Chaminda Vaas and spinner Muttiah Muralitharan as the national team’s new fast bowling and spin coach.
