The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on the line and careers hang in the balance – but the contest against India in Adelaide is not the only battle the national team finds itself in.
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments,while Australia will have to do without bowling coach Daniel Vettori.
Batting great Matthew Hayden says Australia was forced to pick a non-specialist opener to face India in next week’s first Test.
The latest clash between the cash-rich IPL and international cricket could impact not only Australia’s quest to beat India for the first time in 10 years but also affect the coverage of the series.
Nathan McSweeney has given the national selectors much to think about,after teenage prodigy Sam Konstas and veteran hands Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft each failed to impress on Saturday in the second innings of Australia A’s clash.
Glenn Maxwell had a big bust-up with then national coach Justin Langer at an awards night,when he felt he was accused of faking an injury.
Nick Hockley has resigned as chief executive of Cricket Australia and will leave the job at the end of this summer after five tumultuous years.
Throughout his career,David Warner’s batting was a manifestation of his personality – except during the 2019 Ashes,where,he has revealed,Justin Langer and Steve Waugh tried to curb his natural enthusiasm.
Pass the gin and tonics,sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing us Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.
Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft deserves another crack at opening the batting for Australia,the former national team coach says.