Australia coach declares Maxwell in frame for Sri Lanka Tests   Source : adaderana Newly re-signed Australia coach Andrew McDonald has declared veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell “100 per cent” in the frame for a long-awaited return to Test cricket in Sri Lanka. The enigmatic Maxwell last appeared at Test level in 2017 when he featured on the tour of Bangladesh. The 36-year-old was all but certain to be included for the four-Test series in India last year, but was ruled out after infamously breaking his leg at a party. In his new book, The Showman, Maxwell wrote he would be doing himself an injustice if he gave up on his dream of adding to his seven Tests. Maxwell just needs to stay fit and in form and he should be considered for the two Tests in Sri Lanka, starting in late-January. His chances were enhanced after McDonald watched how New Zealand ...

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Andrew McDonald (Australia, Head Coach) | Post-Match Media Conference Transcript | AUS v ENG | T20 World Cup Source:  ICC-Cricket – Copyright Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka) Q. Andrew, with your strong Victorian background, were even you a little bit surprised with how dodgy this weather has been of late for the World Cup? ANDREW McDONALD: Yes, simple answer, especially this time of year. It’s unfortunate. It was shaping as a blockbuster really. Most of our players had penciled this one in early in the World Cup campaign. It was going to be a huge crowd. It’s bitterly disappointing for the fans, bitterly disappointing for the players, and really surprised about the weather. Q. Earlier Jonathan Trott made the point there’s a stadium across the city that’s got a roof on it. In your opinion, is that something maybe the ICC should have factored in given that spring in Melbourne can be ...

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An interview with Australian Head Coach Andrew McDonald following the third ODI against England in Durham. Source: Cricket Australia CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The series heads to Lord’s in London for the next match on Friday. ENDS   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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Aussies under the microscope to deliver in Karachi – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka Sports editor) Photo source:youngwitness.com.au Australia have lived up to my predictions that they will not roll over and get done by the Pakistanis so far.  But the controversial tactics adopted in the second Test throws up questions about decision making after Justin Langer walked away from the team. Yes, batting again seemed like  a good plan at the time.  But it did also open up a vulnerable situation as the home team chanced their arm and attempted to run down what seemed an improbable target.  The game in the end could have gone either way. But hindsight suggests enforcing the follow on would have been the safer option giving the Aussies control and a win would have been there for the taking,  rather than the twists and turns. The last Test in Karachi sees the ...

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