An interview with Australian men’s batting allrounder Cooper Connolly is now available. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The Australian squad arrived in Dubai for its Sri Lanka preparation camp, having their first sessions at the ICC Academy today. Interview: Training vision: The Australian squad has officially arrived in Dubai to kick off their preparation camp for the Sri Lanka series. Today, they completed their first training session at the ICC Academy, focusing on adapting to subcontinent conditions. Training Vision The ICC Academy in Dubai provided the perfect setting for the Australian squad’s initial preparations. With its state-of-the-art facilities, players were able to work on both batting and bowling techniques suited to Sri Lankan pitches. The focus of the session included mastering spin bowling and refining shot selections, which are key to success in Sri Lanka. The coaching staff emphasized acclimatizing to the hot and humid conditions, replicating ...

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Aussie Cricket Squad for Tour of Sri Lanka-by Tony Harper Source:Thuppahis Steve Smith will lead the Australian cricket squad for the two Test tour of Sri Lanka while Pat Cummins is on paternity leave and focusing on an ankle issue which he endured through the series win over India. Josh Hazlewood misses out with his calf injury while Mitchell Marsh was omitted, with both focussing on the Champion’s Trophy which immediately follows the Sri Lanka tour. There was also no room for Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell or Adam Zampa who had all harboured outside hopes of a call-up. There is a first Test squad call up for all-rounder Cooper Connolly who bowls left-arm spin and can potentially slot into the No.6 position as the Australian team starts planning for Nathan Lyon’s eventual retirement. Cooper Connolly of Perth Scorchers hits a boundary. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) The 21-year-old played four white-ball matches for ...

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Ashton Agar in Freelance Rejuvenation?-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm, in ESPNcricinfo … where the title of the essay runs thus  …. ” ‘It gives me flexibility’ – Agar opts for freelance life while still committing to Australia” Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. Ashton Agar in his delivery stride•Getty Images and Cricket Australia But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25. The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket Australia contract ...

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ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Australia Name Two Indian-Origin Cricketers In 15-Member Squad Nivethan Radhakrishnan (L) and Harkirat Singh Bajwa will represent Australia in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 in West Indies. | File photo Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Harkirat Singh Bajwa are the two Indian-origin players in the Australia squad for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022. The tournament starts on January 14 in West Indies. Source:Outlookindia Australia have named two Indian-origin players in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup 2022, to be held in West Indies starting January 14. All-rounder Copper Connolly will lead the team. (More Cricket News) Western Australia’s Connolly is playing his second successive men’s Under-19 World Cup with Australia, having played in the previous edition of the tournament. Australia are seeking their first title in the tournament since 2010. Among the 15 is 18-year-old Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who is ambidextrous by nature and ...

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