Michael Clarke will lead Australia on its first cricket tour to Zimbabwe
in a decade for an international tri-series also involving South Africa
starting later this month. The 14-man limited-overs squad is close to
full strength, with Clarke, vice-captain George Bailey, veteran
wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, paceman Mitchell Johnson and all-rounder Shane
Watson all included. Aggressive opener David Warner has been rested for
the series and top-order batsman Phil Hughes didn’t make the cut
despite his double-century for Australia A last week.
“Phillip Hughes, Xavier Doherty and Clint McKay can all consider themselves unlucky,” chief selector Rod Marsh said. “We would have loved to pick Phillip, but it’s quite difficult to find the spot for him with a strong batting line-up. He was in superb form during the recent Australia A one-day matches and the selection panel will certainly be continuing to watch him closely.” Spinner Nathan Lyon has been recalled to the ODI squad for the first time since 2012, while fast bowlers Ben Cutting and Kane Richardson forced their way into the team on the basis of performances for Australia’s second-string lineup. Australia could play 18 ODIs between late August and the start of the World Cup it is co-hosting with New Zealand in February, with the Zimbabwe series followed by series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates and at home against South Africa and India. “This … is another important step in our preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup,” Marsh said. “So we are pleased that there continues to be strong competition for places. We have introduced a number of players into this squad who provide plenty of options with bat and ball.” Australia plays Zimbabwe on Aug. 25 and 31, and South Africa on Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, with the top two teams meeting in a final at Harare on Sept. 6.
Squad: Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Shane Watson.
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Finn back in squad
Steven Finn is back in England’s squad for the fourth test against India. The Middlesex fast-medium bowler last played a test match in July 2013 against Australia. Finn replaces Liam Plunkett who is recovering from “some left ankle discomfort,” the England and Wales Cricket Board said on its website. The 25-year-old Finn has taken 90 wickets in 23 tests at an average of 29.40 runs. England and India are tied 1-1 in the five-match series with the fourth test starting at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Injury scare for Stuart
It is not only Team India, who is battling with injury concerns but England too have some issues regarding one of their premier fast bowlers. Stuart Broad might have to rest for the fourth Test against India because of his chronic knee problem. Broad was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right knee and it is believed that he required hot baths in the middle of the night just to help him sleep as the pain has been intense. Broad has had to miss ODIs against Sri Lanka and West Indies due to the problem.
Malik, Amir backs jail term
New Zealand government’s moves to enforce prison terms for players found guilty of spot or match fixing has reportedly been backed by banned Pakistani cricketers Salim Malik and Mohammad Amir. Malik, who is serving a life ban for match fixing, and Amir, who is in the fourth year of a five-year ban for spot fixing, said that prison terms would help curb the menace of corruption.
Source-http://www.crictoday.com/
“Phillip Hughes, Xavier Doherty and Clint McKay can all consider themselves unlucky,” chief selector Rod Marsh said. “We would have loved to pick Phillip, but it’s quite difficult to find the spot for him with a strong batting line-up. He was in superb form during the recent Australia A one-day matches and the selection panel will certainly be continuing to watch him closely.” Spinner Nathan Lyon has been recalled to the ODI squad for the first time since 2012, while fast bowlers Ben Cutting and Kane Richardson forced their way into the team on the basis of performances for Australia’s second-string lineup. Australia could play 18 ODIs between late August and the start of the World Cup it is co-hosting with New Zealand in February, with the Zimbabwe series followed by series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates and at home against South Africa and India. “This … is another important step in our preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup,” Marsh said. “So we are pleased that there continues to be strong competition for places. We have introduced a number of players into this squad who provide plenty of options with bat and ball.” Australia plays Zimbabwe on Aug. 25 and 31, and South Africa on Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, with the top two teams meeting in a final at Harare on Sept. 6.
Squad: Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Shane Watson.
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Finn back in squad
Steven Finn is back in England’s squad for the fourth test against India. The Middlesex fast-medium bowler last played a test match in July 2013 against Australia. Finn replaces Liam Plunkett who is recovering from “some left ankle discomfort,” the England and Wales Cricket Board said on its website. The 25-year-old Finn has taken 90 wickets in 23 tests at an average of 29.40 runs. England and India are tied 1-1 in the five-match series with the fourth test starting at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Injury scare for Stuart
It is not only Team India, who is battling with injury concerns but England too have some issues regarding one of their premier fast bowlers. Stuart Broad might have to rest for the fourth Test against India because of his chronic knee problem. Broad was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right knee and it is believed that he required hot baths in the middle of the night just to help him sleep as the pain has been intense. Broad has had to miss ODIs against Sri Lanka and West Indies due to the problem.
Malik, Amir backs jail term
New Zealand government’s moves to enforce prison terms for players found guilty of spot or match fixing has reportedly been backed by banned Pakistani cricketers Salim Malik and Mohammad Amir. Malik, who is serving a life ban for match fixing, and Amir, who is in the fourth year of a five-year ban for spot fixing, said that prison terms would help curb the menace of corruption.
Source-http://www.crictoday.com/
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