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: Stuart Broad’s injury is a massive concern of ours, says national selector Geoff Miller

Miller hinted that Broad might be permanently sidelined if his heel injury gets any worse

England national selector Geoff Miller has admitted that pace bowler Stuart Broad’s heel injury is a major concern to him and the rest of the team management since there may come a time in the near future when he will not be able to play in all three formats.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mickey Arthur lashes out at rotation policy critics

Arthur is sick and tired of all the abuse targeted towards the rotation policy

Australia’s newly implemented rotation policy is no stranger to criticism, but coach Mickey Arthur seems to have had enough and launched a scathing attack against all the critics, stating that they only know how to berate everything without having full knowledge of the reasoning behind it.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I am looking to become England’s new opening batsman, says Nick Compton

Compton believes he is starting to get to grips with the conditions in India

Somerset batsman Nick Compton has announced that he is looking to become England Test captain Alastair Cook’s new opening partner after scoring a half century in the second innings of their match against Mumbai A and adding two more in the recently concluded warm up match against Haryana.

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