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It Feels Like A Backward Step, Says Johnson On Making Smith Captain For SL Test Tour
Sri Lanka Test: Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed reservations over Steve Smith being named captain for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, saying it’s like a backward step being taken instead of cashing on the opportunity to try a long-term leadership candidate. Smith was named Australia’s captain for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on January 29, after regular skipper Pat Cummins opted out due to the birth of his second child and ankle soreness.
“As for the decision to bring back Steve Smith as Test captain in Sri Lanka after his one-year suspension and two-year leadership ban over the ball-tampering saga, I can understand the scepticism. While many fans admire his leadership, I’m among those who have reservations about him being resurrected at 35.”
“Opting for a fill-in captain nearing the end of his career seems like a missed opportunity to entrust the role to someone like Travis Head, who could bring fresh energy and perspective. It feels like a backward step, and while my opinion does not change the outcome, it’s frustrating to see choices that don’t seem aligned with long-term team development,” wrote Johnson in his column for ‘The Nightly’ on Thursday.
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T20 World Cup: Ahead of 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman said England are looking to have lots of fun by playing high-quality competitive cricket. England finished as runners-up in 2023 edition after losing to India in the final at Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Legend 90 League: All Set To Bring My Legendary Form To The Field For Delhi Royals, Says Dhawan
Gujarat Samp Army: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his excitement about returning to the field and making every moment count in the upcoming Legend 90 League, saying he set to "bring his legendary form to the field". Dhawan will represent the Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League, slated to take place next month.
There’s Not A Lot Of Thought At The Moment, Says Khawaja On International Retirement
New Delhi: Australia’s veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja said he isn’t considering retirement from international cricket, saying he will continue to play Tests as long the feeling of him still contributing to the team exists.
श्रीलंका ने ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ घरेलू श्रृंखला के कार्यक्रम में दूसरा वनडे जोड़ा
Sri Lanka: श्रीलंका क्रिकेट (एसएलसी) ने कहा कि क्रिकेट ऑस्ट्रेलिया के परामर्श से उसने ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ घरेलू श्रृंखला के कार्यक्रम में एक अतिरिक्त वनडे जोड़ा है, जो 29 जनवरी को गॉल में दो टेस्ट मैचों के पहले मैच के साथ शुरू होगी।
Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia
ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that in consultation with Cricket Australia it has added an extra ODI to its schedule of home series against Australia, which begins on January 29 with the first of two Tests in Galle.
Theekshana Attains Career-best Third Position In ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings
ODI Bowling Rankings: Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana has achieved a career-best third place in the latest update to the ICC Men’s ODI bowling rankings on Wednesday. The move also means that Theekshana, 24, has entered the top three of the Men's ODI bowlers ranking list for the first time.
The Way Konstas Took Risks And Executed Them Was Amazing: McSweeney
Boxing Day Test: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney said he was happy to see Sam Konstas take risks and execute them during a memorable Test debut in the Boxing Day match against India, after the duo formed a good bond during the ‘A’ team series ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Indian Captain To Visit Pakistan For Champions Trophy Opening Ceremony: Sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Although India will play its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, the team captain is expected to visit the host nation Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the prestigious event, which is making a return after an eight-year hiatus, sources said.
Jemimah, Pratika Gain Big In ICC Women's ODI Rankings
Cricket World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues moved three places to attain a career-best 19th position, while Pratika Rawal made rapid progress in the batting rankings, advancing 52 places to 65th in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings issued on Tuesday.
'It Was Playing On My Mind...': Smith Admits 10,000-run Marker Weighed On Him In Sydney
New Delhi: Australian veteran batter Steve Smith revealed that the pressure of reaching the 10,000-run milestone weighed heavily on him during the SCG Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.
U19 Women’s T20 WC: Going To Help Everyone Who Is In Same Shoes I Was In, Says Meso
ICC U19 Women: Ahead of making her second appearance in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso said she is committed to helping those young players who’ve been in her position previously to come good in the tournament.
Didn't Really Take Selection Out Of The Selectors' Hands, Says Abbott On Missing CT25
New Delhi: Australia’s pace-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott said he missed out on selection in 2025 Champions Trophy squad as due to being unable to make an impact in his last two 50-over series.
Playing Spin In Australia Is Very Different To Playing Spin In Sri Lanka, Says McSweeney
Sri Lanka: Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has said he will bring out a new method of playing spin bowling in Sri Lanka during the two-match Test series in Galle, adding that facing spinners at home is very different to playing against them in the island nation.
Bailey Admits To Not Having Much Idea About Cummins’ Availability In Champions Trophy
Champions Trophy: Australia chief selector George Bailey has admitted that he doesn’t have much idea about the availability of Pat Cummins for the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially after undergoing scans on his ankle.
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