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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 ...

Marsh Sheffield Shield update Source: Cricket Australia- CA Multicultural Media-eLanka Beau Webster has been named the Marsh Sheffield Shield’s 2023-24 Player of the Season. The Tasmanian allrounder was the competition’s leading run scorer during the home and away season, finishing with 914 runs at an average of 65.28, including three centuries. In addition to his 914 runs, Webster took 26 wickets at an average of 28.46 with a best bowling performance of 4/32 against South Australia. The award is voted on by the on-field umpires, with both umpires giving 3-2-1 votes from each match. Webster finished on 21 votes ahead of Oliver Davies (18) and Joel Paris (17), who finished second and third respectively. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...