Smith admits role in Cowan axe, flags Hughes Test potential
The Australian captain admits he was involved in the decision to pick Daniel Hughes over last season's leading Sheffield Shield run-scorer Ed Cowan.
Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.
The Australian captain admits he was involved in the decision to pick Daniel Hughes over last season's leading Sheffield Shield run-scorer Ed Cowan.
Australia's team performance boss Pat Howard has indicated Usman Khawaja must improve against spin to guarantee his place in the Test side around the globe.
The 26-year-old has prided himself on his dependability since breaking into the Test team three years ago.
The all-rounder's alleged street fighting in Bristol has cast a pall over England's lead-in to the five-Test series in Australia.
The public face of players' pay dispute with Cricket Australia this year hopes the game in Australia never has to endure such a protracted and ugly process again.
The Test vice-captain captain has signalled a return to a role as an agitating force for Steve Smith's team.
Cricket Australia has launched a review into the circumstances around the JLT Cup match between NSW and Victoria ending prematurely due to an unsafe pitch.
Past and present players have deeper pockets this week after their share of a $58 million adjustment ledger landed in bank accounts.
Umpires abandoned the JLT Cup match between NSW and Victoria due to an unsafe wicket at North Sydney Oval.
The teenager announced himself in the senior interstate ranks in stunning fashion at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.
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