I spoke to Mark Taylor about my turbulent career, reveals David Warner

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“There’s always going to be ups and downs in your life but it’s probably been a pretty bad six months for myself”

Australia opening batsman David Warner has revealed that he talked to former captain Mark Taylor about his turbulent career, which has seen him banned for punching England batsman Joe Root during the Champions Trophy and, most recently, slapped with a one-game suspension by New South Wales after missing their limited overs match against Victoria to have a private coaching session and spend an afternoon at the races.

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David Warner suspended by New South Wales for ditching match to go to the races

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“I believed I was doing the right thing by focusing on my training and batting, but in hindsight I should have played”

Australia opening batsman David Warner has found himself in hot water once again as he was handed a one-match suspension by New South Wales for ditching their limited overs match against Victoria in order to have a private coaching session and spend an afternoon at the races.

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Johan Botha to undergo biomechanical analysis for suspicious bowling action

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Botha has been cited for a suspicious bowling action on numerous occasions

Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has been ordered to undergo a biomechanical examination after he was cited for a suspicious bowling action during South Australia’s Ryobi Cup match against Victoria on October 4.

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Cricket Australia to trial day-night Sheffield Shield matches

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“There is a lot of work to be done and nothing is guaranteed but this summer’s trials are our first serious effort to make day-night Test cricket a reality”

Cricket Australia have announced plans to trial day-night first-class matches during the upcoming Sheffield Shield season with hopes of playing an actual Test match under floodlights.

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Watch out Sachin Tendulkar, Alastair Cook is coming after your Test record, says Kevin Pietersen

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Cook is currently on track to conquer Tendulkar’s fortress of runs

Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has long been known as the ‘Master Blaster’ or ‘Little Master’ of international cricket, but all that may soon change after flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen issued a warning to the 40-year-old, stating that his Test records are in danger of being toppled by captain Alastair Cook.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Brad Hodge comeback bid quashed by Victoria

Hodge’s next assignment will be the IPL

Australia veteran batsman Brad Hodge, who had a grand plan of making an international comeback during this year’s back-to-back Ashes series, was left bitterly disappointed after Victoria decided not to select him for the last few games of the Sheffield Shield season, which he was planning to use as a launchpad for his dazzling return to Test cricket after an absence of nearly five years.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Brad Hodge seriously considering one last Ashes hurrah

Hodge has been really impressive with the bat as of late

Australia veteran batsman Brad Hodge is seriously considering a last-gasp effort to experience a final Ashes hurrah and the Victoria selectors have even offered to help him achieve his goal by trying to find a spot for him in the last three Sheffield Shield matches of the summer.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I will bat with absolute freedom during South Africa Test series, says Ed Cowan

Cowan was ecstatic after scoring his maiden Test century

Fresh off scoring his maiden century in the first Test against South Africa, Australia opening batsman Ed Cowan has revealed that he plans to continue playing his natural game during the last two Test matches as well.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Are pitches used during Sheffield Shield matches too pace-friendly?

The Bellerive Oval is seen as a wasteland for spinners and a paradise for pace bowlers

Brisbane curator Kevin Mitchell has defended the pitches used during Sheffield Shield matches amidst growing criticism about most of them being too pace-friendly, stating that maintaining the conditions is a lot harder than people actually think.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Should Shane Watson stop bowling to avoid injuries in the future?

Watson may have to seriously cut down on his bowling to avoid sustaining any more injuries in the future

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has once again started off the summer campaign with an injury and there have been mounting calls that he should stop bowling in order to limit his workload.

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