Tag: Ashes
Mitchell Starc Wanted To Quit Test Cricket; Shane Warne's Criticism Didn't Help
Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc has said that he had reached a point in his career last year when he didn't really want to play Test cricket. Starc also made it apparent that the criticism from former spin wizard Shane Warne ahead of the Ashes had not gone down well with him. ....
Justin Langer Reacts Angrily To Cricket Australia's Suggestions During Meeting To Discuss His Contract: Report
Australian cricket team head coach Justin Langer may have done irreparable damage to his prospect of getting his contract renewed after reports emerging from his meeting with Cricket Australia (CA) officials indicated that he "reacted angrily" when told that he will have to re-apply for the job along with other candidates.....
Adam Gilchrist Slams Cricket Australia, Says Justin Langer 'painted As A Monster'
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has lashed out at Cricket Australia (CA) over its handling of the head coach Justin Langer issue, saying the 51-year-old former opener is being "painted as a monster", which is not the case. ....
Justin Langer's Intensity Was Not The Issue; Players Wanted New Style Of Coaching: Pat Cummins
Australian Test skipper Pat Cummins has issued a statement clarifying his stand on former head coach Justin Langer, saying the 51-year-old ex-opener's "intensity was not the issue for the players and the support staff", but the cricketers wanted "a new style of coaching and skill set" going forward. ....
Joe Root Steps Down As England Test Captain After Ashes, West Indies Reverses
Following debacles in the Ashes and the three-match series against the West Indies, Joe Root stepped down as captain of the England Test side on Friday after leading the team for five years.....
