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Warner 'stirring the pot' laughed off by head selector

David Warner has hinted he would be open to playing for Australia again, but chairman of selectors George Bailey has laughed off the post.

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Pat Cummins rested for Australia's limited-overs tour to England and Scotland

NEW DELHI: As part of a workload management program, ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will be rested for Australia's upcoming limited-overs tour to Britain while Mitchell Starc will miss the Twenty20 phase of the tour.

The Times of India

Fraser-McGurk, Short join Aussie T20 squad as reserves

Australia will add Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short as travelling reserves to its 15-man squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

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George Bailey justifies exclusion of 'eye-catching' Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia's T20 World Cup squad

Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has justified the exclusion of dynamic batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, citing the consistent performance of their top three players, particularly David Warner.

The Times of India

Australia's Matthew Wade can't wait for T20 World Cup after sweeping New Zealand series

Stand-in captain Matthew Wade has praised the extensive talent pool within Australia's T20 squad and anticipates a tough task for selectors in finalizing the World Cup roster following the series sweep in New Zealand.

The Times of India

Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

AAP

Fraser-McGurk to bide time in Shield before Tests

Young dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk will need to make his Sheffield Shield performances count before being promoted into Australia's Test squad.

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Australia recall Michael Neser for New Zealand Tests

NEW DELHI: The Australian cricket team has recalled all-rounder Michael Neser to bolster their squad in a strategic move ahead of their upcoming Tests against New Zealand. The decision was announced by chief selector George Bailey, who praised Neser's consistent performances over time.

The Times of India

Mitchell Marsh to captain Australia in T20 series against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Marsh is poised to lead Australia in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, having been named captain for a three-match series in New Zealand this month. The series serves as the final preparation for the team before the global showpiece in June.

The Times of India

Aussies recall big guns for T20 series in New Zealand

Star players Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc have been brought back by Australia for the three-match Twenty20 series in New Zealand.

AAP

Glenn Maxwell returns, Mitch Marsh to lead Australia in T20I series against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Australia have announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20 International series against the West Indies, scheduled to commence on February 9.

The Times of India

Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction

Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.

AAP

I've got no intention of retiring from international cricket: Marcus Stoinis after getting snubbed from Australia ODI squad

NEW DELHI: Marcus Stoinis, the Australia all-rounder, has signed up to play in the SA20 for Durban's Super Giants, affiliated with his IPL club Lucknow. Stoinis has clarified that he is not retiring from ODI cricket and remains hopeful of featuring in the T20 World Cup despite being left out…

The Times of India

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

Specialist opener Cameron Bancroft has been overlooked as Smith moves up the order to replace the retired David Warner, Harry Latham-Coyle outlines how the three primary antagonists remain intertwined six years on from the ball-tampering affair in Cape Town

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Warner expected to play in T20s against West Indies

Cricket Australia have said David Warner will be asked to fly home from franchise cricket in Dubai to play in a Twenty20 series against the West Indies.

The Times of India

Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener

NEW DELHI: Australia's Test team is set for a major shakeup as Steve Smith takes over the opening position alongside Usman Khawaja, succeeding David Warner, ahead of the upcoming two-match series against West Indies.

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No agenda in 'line-ball call' to leave Bancroft out

Chief selector George Bailey has hit back at suggestions there is an agenda against Cameron Bancroft, after the opener was overlooked for the Test squad.

The Times of India

Cameron Green to play against West Indies as selectors opt not to pick specialist opener to replace David Warner

NEW DELHI: Allrounder Cameron Green will feature in Australia's first Test against West Indies, starting January 17 in Adelaide, the selectors said on Wednesday.

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Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

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Ex-Test selector hits out at Warner's replacement call

Jamie Cox was unimpressed by David Warner's public support for Marcus Harris to be called into the Australian Test team as his replacement when he retires.

The Independent UK

Not such a wonderful life: The grim backstory behind the feelgood Christmas classic

Frank Capra’s eternal Christmas fable ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ has come to embody seasonal warmth and goodwill in the hearts of millions. Behind the scenes, though, things were rather less heavenly, writes Louis Chilton

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Mitchell Johnson hits out at CA after awards invite

A week after his speaking jobs were cancelled by Cricket Australia, Mitchell Johnson has hit out at the governing body for inviting him to an awards night.

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3 best Christmas movies you can stream for free right now

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!’ hits fabulous new heights in a fabulous new home

Directed by Gwendolyn Whiteside, the production is rich in holiday cheer without ever becoming soppy or sentimental.

The Conversation

Charlie Brown, Frosty and other ‘anti-heroes’ of TV specials: How holiday soundtracks inspire hope for a little more love

At the beginning of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the 1965 Peanuts Christmas movie, the story’s anti-hero, Charlie Brown, expresses sentiments with which many of us can identify at this time of year: “Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel … I…

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