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How the NYPD became one of US cricket’s biggest supporters
The ICC turned to an unlikely source for participants in its Twenty20 World Cup trophy tour of New York – a police department youth program.
- by Malcolm Conn
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ICC Men’s World Cup
‘Fearless’ Warner chasing grand slam of world titles with Australia at T20 cup
Australia are aiming to add the world Twenty20 trophy to go alongside their Test championship and one-day cup triumphs over the past 12 months.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘I’m really blessed’: Marsh’s return as World Cup captain after 14 years
Mitchell Marsh lifted a World Cup trophy as under-19s captain in 2010. After almost disappearing as an international player, he has the chance to do it again.
- by Malcolm Conn
Minister fails to guarantee Boxing Day Test at the MCG amid stand-off
Victoria’s major events minister has failed to guarantee the Ashes Boxing Day Test will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground the summer after next amid a standoff between his government and Cricket Australia.
- by Broede Carmody
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IPL
Starc the ‘X-factor’ for Australia’s World Cup campaign, says Marsh
Mitchell Starc will lead the charge for Australia in the T20 World Cup from next week after bowling his Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘Not the same buzz’: Zampa rejects club riches to chase more World Cup glory
He’s had a spin on the lucrative franchise circuit, but for Adam Zampa it will never compare to the “buzz” of playing in big tournaments for Australia.
- by Daniel Brettig
Why cricket needs to pitch its growth plan to Chinese Australians
There are almost 1.4 million Australians with Chinese ancestry. Yet, of the 54 people with diverse backgrounds named Cricket Australia ambassadors, none have professional ties to China.
- by Andrew Wu
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India
‘It’s almost a no-win role’: Why you won’t see an Australian as India’s $2 million coach
It’s the best-paid coaching job in world cricket, and it’s up for grabs. So why won’t an Australian coach India?
- by Daniel Brettig
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Australian cricket
Warner breaks silence on Fraser-McGurk selection duel
David Warner won’t bite back at those who feel his Twenty20 World Cup spot should have been taken by Jake Fraser-McGurk.
- by Daniel Brettig
Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job
Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in the high-profile job.
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Australian cricket
Boxing Day, women’s Tests in limbo amid stand-off with Allan government
A stand-off between Cricket Australia and the Victorian government has left the Ashes Boxing Day Test and next season’s women’s Test in limbo.
- by Malcolm Conn and Annika Smethurst