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'In SA, Players Haven’t Rejected Tests For Leagues': Graeme Smith On Test Cricket Future
SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith: As Test cricket grapples with an uncertain future, former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the sport is at a crossroads. While he acknowledges the growing dominance of the Big Three — India, England, and Australia — Smith remains cautiously optimistic about the survival of the longest format of the game.
However, the signs of decline are evident. Many of the so-called ‘Next Six’ teams — South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the West Indies — are struggling to compete against the Big Three, particularly in the away series. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken steps to create a structured context through the World Test Championship (WTC), the disparity between teams is only widening.
Smith refutes the notion that South African players are abandoning Test cricket for franchise leagues but concedes that the landscape is evolving, with a clear divide emerging between cricket’s powerhouses and the chasing pack.
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IPL: Sairaj Bahutule Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Spin Bowling Coach
Joining Rajasthan Royals: Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule has returned to the Rajasthan Royals as the side’s spin bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025. Bahutule, 52, returns to the franchise after having been a part of the setup from 2018-21, before going to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for a three-year stint.
'It Never Goes Away': Botha On Kuhnemann's Suspect Bowling Action
Former South Africa: Former South Africa offspinner and current Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach Johan Botha claimed that Matthew Kuhnemann will always carry the stigma of having his action reported, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming testing in the next few weeks.
Labuschagne's Form 'alarming Sign' For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final, Opines Finch
World Test Championship: Former captain Aaron Finch opined that Australia should consider dropping Marnus Labuschagne for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June, citing his extended lean form as a reason he should no longer be included.
The System Has Failed And Let Him Down: O'Keefe On Kuhnemann’s Bowling Action Report
ICC World Test Championship: Former Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe believes that Cricket Australia has failed and let Matt Kuhnemann down after the left-arm spinner was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
1st ODI: All-round Sri Lanka Stun Australia For 49-run Victory
Skipper Steve Smith: Australia's woes in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy worsened as they succumbed to a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the two-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. A brittle batting display saw the visitors bowled out for just 165 in 33.5 overs, chasing a target of 215 set by Sri Lankan, riding on captain Charith Asalanka’s masterful 127 off 126 balls.
ऑस्ट्रेलिया को मिली करारी शिकस्त, श्रीलंका ने 49 रनों से हराया!
ऑस्ट्रेलिया और श्रीलंका के बीच खेले गए पहले वनडे मैच में वर्ल्ड चैंपियन ऑस्ट्रेलिया को करारी हार का सामना करना पड़ा। पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए श्रीलंका की टीम 214 रन पर ऑलआउट हो गई थी, लेकिन इस छोटे लक्ष्य का पीछा करने उतरी ऑस्ट्रेलियाई टीम 165 रन पर ढेर हो गई
Aussie Spinner Kuhnemann Reported For Suspected Illegal Bowling Action
Sri Lanka Tests Matthew Kuhnemann: Australia's leading wicket-taker in Sri Lanka Tests Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during last week's second Test at Galle.
Champions Trophy: Starc Withdraws With Personal Reasons, Smith To Lead Australia
ICC Champions Trophy: Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy as the experienced pacer Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the tournament, citing personal reasons.
Gilchrist Disagrees With Ponting, Declares Warne The Greatest Cricketer Ever
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has weighed in on the greatest all-rounder debate, challenging Ricky Ponting’s assertion that Jacques Kallis is the best cricketer of all time.
Sri Lanka Drops Wickramasinghe For Australia ODIs, Opts For Spin-heavy Squad
Captain Charith Asalanka: Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia, with seam-bowling all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe being the only omission from the squad that recently toured New Zealand.
McDonald Confident Of Connolly's Future Despite Quiet Test Debut
With Sam Konstas: Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains optimistic about Cooper Connolly's Test future despite a subdued debut, insisting the young batting all-rounder has plenty of time to cement his place in the team’s top six.
CT: Australia To Look At Top Three Batters And Bowling Combination, Says McDonald
World Test Championship: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the side would be looking at the structure of their top three batters in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and their bowling combination minus Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their upcoming two ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Don’t Think Labuschagne Is Out Of Form; Big Score Is Just Around The Corner: Smith
With Cameron Green: Australia’s captain Steve Smith in their 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka, said he remains confident in Marnus Labuschagne making a big score and believes that the top-order batter isn’t even out of form.
Pakistan Have Enough Depth To Be Dangerous At Home In CT, Feels Shastri
ICC Champions Trophy: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have "enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions" in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
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