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 ...
Apr 21, 2024
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