Tag: Selectors
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Boxing Day XI Delay: Australia Deliberates on MCG Pitch
Why the XI is not locked in yet The Boxing Day Test is one of cricket’s most anticipated fixtures, but Australia’s leadership is taking a cautious approach. Stand-in captain Steve Smith revealed that selectors want another close look at the pitch before naming the playing XI, underscoring a desire to tailor selection to the specific…
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Ashes Update: Why Australia Won’t Name a Boxing Day Test XI Yet
Introduction: Reading the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface ahead of Boxing Day The build-up to Australia’s Boxing Day Test often carries as much drama as the on-field action. This year, the focus is not just on form and selection, but on a deliberate, patient approach to naming the XI. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has indicated that…
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I’ll be ready: SA quick Brendan Doggett eyes Ashes squad call
Brendan Doggett’s comeback sets the stage for an Ashes bid Brendan Doggett’s return to competitive cricket with a wicket-laden Sheffield Shield display has put him on the radar of Australia’s selectors as they finalize the Ashes squad. The South Australia quick has spent the past 12 months around the national Test group, soaking up experience…
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Ajit Agarkar’s Tumultuous Exit as BCCI Chief Selector: A Power Struggle With Kohli and Rohit
Overview: A high-stakes clash behind Indian cricket’s decision-making The Indian cricket board’s leadership and selection dynamics are once again under intense scrutiny as Ajit Agarkar, the former India all-rounder who serves as BCCI chief selector, faces questions about his tenure amid a brewing power struggle between two of India’s most influential captains, Virat Kohli and…