Steven Smith prepares to lead his team out © Getty Images Australia captain Steven Smith has reiterated that players are unlikely to tour Bangladesh without a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). The tour is scheduled to begin in three weeks, from August 22. “I’d like to, but as we’ve said for a long time we need to get the…
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC August 1, 2017 With KL Rahul almost 100% fit, India are in a dilemma: to leave out Abhinav Mukund or Shikhar Dhawan, or to continue with the winning combination for the second Test? Play 04:12 This team has already done what big names could not – Shastri Fried cashews or devilled ones? Pol sambol or seeni sambol? Hill country or the seaside? Sri…
‘Sana Mir’s “me-whining” affected the mind-set of aspiring young players to understand how important teamwork really is’ – Sabih Azhar said © Getty Images/ICC A “nexus” of Sana Mir, the Pakistan captain, the team manager and a couple of senior players have been singled out for blame for Pakistan’s winless Women’s World Cup campaign. In a damning report by the coach of the side Sabih Azhar, Mir bears the brunt…
Lahiru Thirimanne waits for his turn in the nets © Getty Images Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has been recalled to the squad for the second Test against India, 13 months after he last played for Sri Lanka. Left-arm wristspinner Lakshan Sandakan has also been added, while seamer Suranga Lakmal has been ruled out by a back complaint. While Thirimanne is effectively a replacement for the injured Asela Gunaratne, Sandakan’s inclusion is…
Tony Dodemaide (far right) at the Junction Oval redevelopment announcement in 2013 © Getty Images Tony Dodemaide has announced that he will step down as the CEO of Cricket Victoria after the coming summer. Dodemaide, the former Test fast bowler who took 281 Sheffield Shield wickets for Victoria during the 1980s and 90s, will leave Cricket Victoria at the end of April 2018 after a decade as CEO. In a…
Harmanpreet Kaur: ‘I was looking forward to playing with England’s World Cup winners’ © Getty Images Harmanpreet Kaur, the India allrounder, has been ruled out of the upcoming Women’s Super League in England because of a shoulder injury. Harmanpreet, who was set to represent Surrey Stars, has been advised a month’s rest followed by rehabilitation after an MRI soon upon return to India last week confirmed a tear in her…