Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer
4 years, 8 months ago

Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer

India TV News  

Australia coach Justin Langer is looking at the COVID-19 pandemic as "an amazing opportunity" to fix the issues that have seeped into the country's once-thriving state and club level setups. "It wasn't that long ago that we prided ourselves on having an amazing club cricket system that fed into state domestic cricket, which fed into the best of the best playing for Australia," Langer told ABC Grandstand on Fox Sports. I actually can't wait to see how they come back without all the bells and whistles.it's going to be a really good indication of the hungry, self-resilient and self-reliant players," the coach said. Langer has been regularly offering feedback during Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' discussions with staff, while also staying in touch with players and helping them with his advice amid this pandemic.

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Former Australia coach Justin Langer to take charge of London Spirit
1 week ago

Former Australia coach Justin Langer to take charge of London Spirit

The Hindu  

Former Australia boss Justin Langer has been given the task of reviving the London Spirit’s fortunes in English cricket’s Hundred competition after being named head coach of the struggling men’s team. The appointment of Langer comes just a month after compatriot Trevor Bayliss, once in charge of the England men’s national side, left his role as Spirit boss after overseeing …

India's influence on Australian cricket is bucking all sporting trends — and it is much needed
1 month, 1 week ago

India's influence on Australian cricket is bucking all sporting trends — and it is much needed

ABC  

Australia has once again been humiliated in the Test cricket arena by India. "Cricket is a part of life in South Asia," Mumbai-born Adelaide-based cricket commentator Bharat Sundaresan says. The boom The current participation boom is unlike any other trend in Australian sport: Five years ago, 10 per cent of cricket players registered at all levels in Australia had South …

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution

The Hindu  

Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer was enticed by the prospect of becoming India’s head coach but K.L. Rahul’s word of caution regarding the “pressure and politics” that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the “amazing” opportunity. Langer, who served as Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach this IPL season, recalled a chat with franchise skipper and a senior member …

Justin Langer says no to India coach job after KL Rahul's ‘politics and pressure in team’ advice
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Langer says no to India coach job after KL Rahul's ‘politics and pressure in team’ advice

Hindustan Times  

The hunt is on for India's next head coach with the Board of Control for Cricket in India not renewing Rahul Dravid's contract after the T20 World Cup next month. Justin Langer had been head coach of the Lucknow SUper Giants, captained by KL Rahul, in the 2024 season of the IPL. Meanwhile, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath said that the …

Justin Langer takes aim at Australian cricket 'cowards' for leaking information
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer takes aim at Australian cricket 'cowards' for leaking information

Firstpost  

Langer walked away from his job in February after failing to secure the public support of key players and following acrimonious contract talks with Cricket Australia. Sydney: Former Australia coach Justin Langer Wednesday hit out at the anonymous “cowards” who leaked against him in the lead-up to his resignation, while admitting he should have cultivated a better relationship with the …

Justin Langer blasts Cricket Australia, reveals real reasons about why he was replaced as head coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer blasts Cricket Australia, reveals real reasons about why he was replaced as head coach

India TV News  

Cricket Australia is currently under a lot of scrutiny, be it regarding its policies, the fitness of the players, or the infamous workload management, the Aussie cricket board has loads of problems to address and they are finding it pretty difficult to streamline things. Amidst everything that has been happening inside & outside the board, former player & coach Justin …

Early setback for Aussies as head coach Andrew McDonald tests positive for COVID
2 years, 7 months ago

Early setback for Aussies as head coach Andrew McDonald tests positive for COVID

India TV News  

fter a lot of mud-slinging in the coaching personnel change for the Australian Cricket team, Andrew McDermott took on the baton from Justin Langer as the head coach in February 2022. After hell broke loose and Langer was sacked, Cricket Australia appointed McDonald as the head coach for both the red ball and white ball format. "Australian men's team head …

Justin Langer comes out all guns blazing; accuses Cricket Australia of dirty politics
2 years, 7 months ago

Justin Langer comes out all guns blazing; accuses Cricket Australia of dirty politics

India TV News  

Veteran Australian player and former coach of the national team, Justin Langer, has come out all guns blazing, slammed the Australian Cricket Board, and has accused them, particularly interim chairman Richard Freudenstein, of dirty politics. Several Australian legends, including Mark Waugh, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh, Matthew Hayden and the late Shane Warne, came to their former teammate's defence …

Australia players raise concerns about touring Sri Lanka during crisis
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia players raise concerns about touring Sri Lanka during crisis

The Hindu  

Australia's squad have raised ethical concerns about their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka with the island nation in the midst of an economic crisis but will back a decision to go ahead with the visit, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said. Sri Lanka is reeling under its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, with a severe shortage of foreign …

Interim coach Andrew McDonald yet to discuss full-time role with Cricket Australia
2 years, 10 months ago

Interim coach Andrew McDonald yet to discuss full-time role with Cricket Australia

The Hindu  

Australia's interim coach Andrew McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer. READ | McDonald was appointed on an interim basis ahead of the team's tour of Pakistan next month and is considered a front-runner for the permanent role, …

Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia is open to splitting the head coach’s role for its men’s team following Justin Langer’s exit, CA chairman Lachie Henderson said on Monday, conceding it was taxing for one person to coach across formats. “I think it is a very time-consuming role for one individual and maybe a more distributed method of coaching is the way of the …

Cricket Australia names Lachlan Henderson as chairman
2 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Australia names Lachlan Henderson as chairman

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Thursday appointed Lachlan Henderson as the new chairman of the board, replacing interim chair Richard Freudenstein. - Dr Lachlan Henderson pic.twitter.com/rO9O0xldCh — Cricket Australia February 17, 2022 "Dr Henderson, who will commence immediately, signalled his first priorities would be ensuring a strong, sustainable financial future for cricket, increased participation, particularly among girls and women, improved consultation with …

Chappell calls Australia's former players Langer's 'PR machine', supports Cummins
2 years, 11 months ago

Chappell calls Australia's former players Langer's 'PR machine', supports Cummins

The Hindu  

Australian great Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine" and threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and …

Senior players were not key to Langer decision, says Australia selector Bailey
2 years, 11 months ago

Senior players were not key to Langer decision, says Australia selector Bailey

The Hindu  

Selection panel chief George Bailey has denied Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff was responsible for the former opening batsman's departure as Australia coach. He claimed in his resignation letter to Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley "several senior players and a couple of support staff don't support me moving forward". READ: …

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation
2 years, 11 months ago

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation

India TV News  

Highlights The former Aus pacer says he is committed to his coaching job with South Australia Gilllespie added it was heartbreaking to see how Langer made exit from national team The 46-year-old pacer also felt that Langer handled himself well in crisis Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said that he is not interested in coaching Australia after Justin …

Gilchrist slams Cricket Australia for painting Langer as 'monster'
2 years, 11 months ago

Gilchrist slams Cricket Australia for painting Langer as 'monster'

India TV News  

Highlights Langer stepped down as head coach after being offered a short-term contract Langer guided Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup title and dominant Ashes victory Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist on Monday launched a scathing attack on Cricket Australia, saying the board portrayed former head coach Justin Langer as a “monster”. "I don't care to listen to any …

In resignation letter, Langer cites lack of player and board support
2 years, 11 months ago

In resignation letter, Langer cites lack of player and board support

The Hindu  

Justin Langer told Cricket Australia that he quit as national team coach because he realised he no longer had the support of several players and board members, according to a report in The Australian on Sunday. “Last night I was offered a short-term contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia, with the sentiment of ‘going out …

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach
2 years, 11 months ago

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach

Daily Mail  

Perception the 'NSW mafia' and player power led to demise of Langer as coach He was only offered six-month extension despite winning Ashes just days before Justin Langer was dumped as Australian cricket coach for 'team unity' after players staged a revolt, Cricket Australia has admitted. Cricket Australia's decision to force Justin Langer out of the national team has been …

Tears and anger as Australia cricket coach Justin Langer departs
2 years, 11 months ago

Tears and anger as Australia cricket coach Justin Langer departs

Firstpost  

Langer’s long-time partner at the crease Matthew Hayden led emotional tributes that were barbed with anger at the way events had unfolded. Sydney: Australian cricket greats responded to Justin Langer’s resignation as men’s coach with sadness and anger Saturday, hailing his role in turning a scandal-tainted team around. “It had been disgraced and dishonoured.” “We in the Australian cricket community …

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms
2 years, 11 months ago

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

The Hindu  

Former teammates of Justin Langer have lamented what they called a lack of player support for the man who, even before quitting on Saturday as coach of the Australian men's cricket team, was being mentioned as a candidate for the vacant England job. A day earlier, England interim cricket director Andrew Strauss left open the possibility of Langer taking over …

Langer resigns as Australian coach
2 years, 11 months ago

Langer resigns as Australian coach

The Hindu  

Justin Langer resigned as coach of Australia on Saturday, just weeks after leading the side to a 4-0 Ashes series win over England, with Cricket Australia saying he had declined a short-term extension to his contract. "DSEG confirms that our client Justin Langer has this morning tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian men's cricket team," the company tweeted. …

Cricket is going to look stupid if CA sacks Justin Langer: Ian Healy
2 years, 11 months ago

Cricket is going to look stupid if CA sacks Justin Langer: Ian Healy

The Hindu  

Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy feels Cricket Australia will renew head coach Justin Langer's contract because if it sacks him after his successful stint, it will make the game look "stupid". ", the game is going to look stupid if they sack Justin Langer, but I don't think they'll sack him," Healy added. White-ball skipper Aaron Finch and Test captain Pat …

Coach Justin Langer refuses "morally inappropriate" bonus due to CA's massive COVID job cuts
2 years, 11 months ago

Coach Justin Langer refuses "morally inappropriate" bonus due to CA's massive COVID job cuts

The Hindu  

Australia's T20 World Cup and multiple Ashes winning coach Justin Langer has refused a handsome bonus offered by his cricket board as he found it "morally inappropriate" to accept it at a time when the organisation witnessed massive job cuts due to COVID-19. "Australian cricket coach Justin Langer secretly knocked back a six figure sum in bonuses because he felt …

CA refutes reports but does not quell Langer speculation
2 years, 11 months ago

CA refutes reports but does not quell Langer speculation

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Tuesday refuted a media report that national men's team coach Justin Langer had been involved in a "heated meeting" in which his future reportedly was discussed. Multiple media outlets had earlier reported that Langer "reacted angrily" when the prospect of his reapplying for the role was raised during the meeting with CA CEO Nick Hockley and high-performance …

Aaron Finch won't comment on Justin Langer's contract extension but praises coach
2 years, 11 months ago

Aaron Finch won't comment on Justin Langer's contract extension but praises coach

Firstpost  

Langer’s contract extension will be up for discussion and both Finch and Test captain Pat Cummins are likely to be consulted by Cricket Australia before a final decision is made Melbourne: Australia’s limited overs skipper Aaron Finch on Friday praised Justin Langer’s “unbelievable work” in the team’s recent success but did not comment if he would prefer him to continue …

Justin Langer has done an amazing job: Aaron Finch throws weight behind head coach ahead of contract talks
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer has done an amazing job: Aaron Finch throws weight behind head coach ahead of contract talks

India Today  

Australia's limited-overs captain Aaron Finch heaped praise on head coach Justin Langer on Friday, saying he had done a "fantastic job" amid an ongoing impasse over his contract extension. Langer's contract has been a topic of heated discussion after Cricket Australia put off talks until after the Ashes, where he led the team to an emphatic 4-0 series win triumph …

Justin Langer has done ‘unbelievable work’ with Australia - Finch
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer has done ‘unbelievable work’ with Australia - Finch

The Hindu  

Australia captain Aaron Finch praised Justin Langer’s “unbelievable work” in his team’s recent success but did not comment on whether he would like Langer to continue as head coach. Langer’s contract extension will be up for discussion and both Finch and Test captain Pat Cummins are likely to be consulted by Cricket Australia before a final decision is made. To …

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer said that he is ready for talks over his contract with Cricket Australia after a good period for the team in which they won the T20 World Cup and then dominated England in the Ashes. Langer said that he knew these conversations happened after the two competitions and he is now ready now that Australia …

Decision on Langer's future can wait until after Ashes, says CA
3 years ago

Decision on Langer's future can wait until after Ashes, says CA

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia's high performance chief Ben Oliver said that a decision on Justin Langer's future would be made after the completion of the Ashes series, with the coach's contract set to expire in mid-2022. Langer's leadership was criticised amid player discontent in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup but he steered Australia to victory over New Zealand in the …

Michael Clarke predicts Justin Langer will bow out if Australia wins Ashes
3 years, 1 month ago

Michael Clarke predicts Justin Langer will bow out if Australia wins Ashes

The Hindu  

Former skipper Michael Clarke feels Justin Langer will step down as head coach if Australia add an Ashes victory to its recent T20 World Cup title. Langer, who was appointed as Australia's chief coach in the aftermath of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, helped deliver the country's maiden T20 World Cup title on Sunday. The former Test opener's job had …

T20 World Cup: Australia’s poor build-up aided squad depth, says Langer
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Australia’s poor build-up aided squad depth, says Langer

The Hindu  

With Australia one victory away from its maiden Twenty20 World Cup title, coach Justin Langer believes the team’s poor build-up to the showpiece tournament was not so poor after all. The tours to West Indies and Bangladesh.was brilliant for the depth of our squad and for Australian cricket.” Langer said quick Josh Hazlewood got invaluable match practice on the tours, …

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia coach Justin Langer hails David Warner's work ethic and hunger for runs
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia coach Justin Langer hails David Warner's work ethic and hunger for runs

Firstpost  

35-year-old Warner had been short of game time and runs over the past 12 months but made a welcome return to form on Saturday, smashing an unbeaten 89 — the highest score by an Australian at a T20 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday hailed explosive opener David Warner’s work ethic and hunger for runs, saying …

T20 World Cup: Australians can be best in the world, says coach Langer
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Australians can be best in the world, says coach Langer

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer believes his team can re-establish itself as the best in the world as it prepares for a potential semifinal showdown with Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup this week. Langer’s team booked its place in the last four on Saturday as David Warner’s unbeaten 89 steered the Australians to an eight-wicket win over West Indies that …

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead Australia, but won't decide his future until after the summer
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead Australia, but won't decide his future until after the summer

ABC  

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead the men's national team this summer, but will not commit to re-signing him before the end of the Ashes series next year. Key points: CA chief executive Nick Hockley says there is "ample time" before Justin Langer's contract runs out next year Langer's position as Australian men's coach has …

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia had a 6% increase in revenues to A$414.7 million in its 2020/21 accounts but posted a slight deficit due to the effects of COVID-19, the board said on Thursday. Australia hosted India over the home summer in a lucrative four-test series worth about A$400 million to the domestic game but cancelled a number of other internationals and faced …

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him
3 years, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him

Firstpost  

The Australian coach’s position has come under heavy scrutiny since last week amid dressing room leaks about his intensity and mood swings that have not gone down well with the players. Melbourne: Out-of-favour opener Usman Khawaja, who clashed with Justin Langer during Australia’s tour of UAE in 2018, has backed the embattled coach to continue in the position through the …

Less pay for more work than players upsets coach Justin Langer: Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Less pay for more work than players upsets coach Justin Langer: Report

India TV News  

Differences between Australian cricketers and head coach Justin Langer seem to be rooted in the difference in payment of fees for the documentary series "The Test", a report in Australian media has revealed. "The Test" is an eight-part documentary that was released in March 2020 and traces Australia's journey from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa -- also known …

Had robust talks with coach Langer, team will work with him: Tim Paine
3 years, 4 months ago

Had robust talks with coach Langer, team will work with him: Tim Paine

India TV News  

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine confirmed on Friday that a meeting had indeed taken place between embattled coach Justin Langer and the top Cricket Australia management to iron out differences in the team before CA CEO Nick Hockley issued a public statement supporting the coach "There's no hiding from it, it's been a tough week, certainly for Justin Langer than …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer
3 years, 4 months ago

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer

India TV News  

The Chief Executive Officer of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley released a statement on Wednesday in support of coach Justin Langer. Ahead of the T20 World Cup in UAE and an Ashes series at home later in the year, Langer was in the news again after reports of a heated argument with a Cricket Australia staff member over a video of …

Pressure grows on 'grumpy' Australia coach Langer
3 years, 4 months ago

Pressure grows on 'grumpy' Australia coach Langer

The Hindu  

A few months before Australia bid to retain the Ashes in a summer clouded by pandemic uncertainty, Justin Langer stands on shaky ground with criticism of his coaching style piling up in the wake of the team's recent setbacks. READ | Australia's team manager Gavin Dovey and Langer took turns to admonish the journalist for posting a video of Bangladesh …

If CA wants to move on from Langer, do it sooner rather than later, says Gilchrist
3 years, 4 months ago

If CA wants to move on from Langer, do it sooner rather than later, says Gilchrist

The Hindu  

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has said that if Cricket Australia wants to move on from Justin Langer as the head coach, then it should do it sooner rather than later. Langer has come under severe scrutiny after Australia lost the T20I series against West Indies and Bangladesh in the last couple of months. But the bigger issue, and it …

Justin Langer on coaching Australia: I absolutely love my job, aspiring to be a great coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Justin Langer on coaching Australia: I absolutely love my job, aspiring to be a great coach

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer admitted he is not a great coach yet and is aspiring to be one but also said that he wants to stay in the job beyond his contract. Langer opened up on the reports suggesting players criticised his coaching style, saying he was “hurt” by the way player feedback had been represented. I’m absolutely committed, …

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style - Finch
3 years, 6 months ago

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style - Finch

The Hindu  

Justin Langer has addressed players' concerns about his coaching style "head on" and has the full backing of the Australia team, limited-overs captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday. The players took part in an end-of-season review with leadership consultant Tim Ford and Finch said Langer had cleared the air before flying with the team to West Indies. "For 'JL' to …

End-of-season review tells Justin Langer to change coaching style to continue as Australia head coach, says report
3 years, 7 months ago

End-of-season review tells Justin Langer to change coaching style to continue as Australia head coach, says report

Firstpost  

A source-based report in the Sydney Morning Herald said, the 50-year-old was given a “strong and straightforward” feedback — taken from 40 players and support staff — about his coaching style as part of the team’s regular end-of-season reviews. Sydney: Australia head coach Justin Langer must change his coaching style if wants to continue in his role, an end-of-season review …

Australian players not so happy with Justin Langer coaching style: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Australian players not so happy with Justin Langer coaching style: Report

India TV News  

Australia head coach Justin Langer must change his coaching style if he wants to continue in his role, an end-of-season review of cricket Down Under has warned. A source-based report in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' said, the 50-year-old was given a "strong and straightforward" feedback -- taken from 40 players and support staff -- about his coaching style as part …

'No captaincy position available': Justin Langer on Steve Smith's keenness on Australian captaincy
3 years, 9 months ago

'No captaincy position available': Justin Langer on Steve Smith's keenness on Australian captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Only a few hours after Australian batsman Steve Smith expressed his thoughts on being open to taking over the captaincy again should the need arise, head coach Justin Langer responded to his statement by saying Australian cricket is in safe hands with Tim Paine as Test captain and Aaron Finch as white-ball captain. Australia's head coach Justin Langer waits for …

Australian team wrong to blame Justin Langer for series loss to India, says Sunil Gavaskar
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian team wrong to blame Justin Langer for series loss to India, says Sunil Gavaskar

India TV News  

Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar is having none of the Australian team excuses of blaming Justin Langer of putting no intensity and passion in the team as he called the players a bunch of brats who can't accept they were outplayed by India in 2-1 Test series loss last month. Reports also surfaced that a section of Australia's players were …

Kevin Pietersen questions CA's decision to postpone South Africa tour, calls it dark time in cricket
3 years, 11 months ago

Kevin Pietersen questions CA's decision to postpone South Africa tour, calls it dark time in cricket

India TV News  

Former England skippers Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday questioned Australia's decision to postpone their tour of South Africa and expressed doubts if they would have done the same with a powerful cricket nation like India. Cricket Australia announced their decision to postpone the trip to South Africa, citing "unacceptable health and safety risk" in that country because of …

Kevin Pietersen questions CA's decision to postpone South Africa tour, calls it dark time in cricket
3 years, 11 months ago

Kevin Pietersen questions CA's decision to postpone South Africa tour, calls it dark time in cricket

India TV News  

Former England skippers Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday questioned Australia's decision to postpone their tour of South Africa and expressed doubts if they would have done the same with a powerful cricket nation like India. Cricket Australia announced their decision to postpone the trip to South Africa, citing "unacceptable health and safety risk" in that country because of …

Cricket Australia says they 'want to support world cricket' but tour of South Africa scrapped keeping in mind safety of players
3 years, 11 months ago

Cricket Australia says they 'want to support world cricket' but tour of South Africa scrapped keeping in mind safety of players

Firstpost  

Sydney, Australia: Cricket Australia denied Wednesday they were only interested in lucrative series against India and England after scrapping next month’s Test tour to South Africa over coronavirus fears. The withdrawal drew a sharp response from Cricket South Africa, which expressed frustration at the “eleventh hour” decision despite extensive work to establish bio-secure bubbles for the tourists. CA interim chief …

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