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Rashid may quit BBL over Afghan tour snub

Cricket Australia have defended their decision to pull out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan, after Rashid Khan threatened to boycott the BBL.

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Rashid Khan threatens BBL boycott after Australia cancel Afghanistan series

Australia will not take part in three planned ODIs in March as they stand against the treatment of women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

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Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

The Independent UK

Australia cancel Afghanistan ODI series over Taliban restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights

Australia have pulled out of a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s restrictions on education for girls in the country.

Evening Standard

Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights

Women and girls in Afghanistan are banned from playing sport or attending middle and high school and university

The Independent UK

Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series

Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan

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Gardner lights path for Indigenous cricket

Australian cricketer Ash Gardner hopes her elevation to the captaincy of the Governor-General's XI inspires other Indigenous sportspeople to take up the game.

AAP

Cricket Australia cancels men’s one-day internationals against Afghanistan due to concern over women’s rights

Matches scheduled for March in UAE scrapped following talks with Australian government

The Guardian - AU

BBL on Jan 26 needs consultation: Doggett

Sydney Thunder quick Brendan Doggett is encouraging the BBL to keep consulting the Indigenous community if they're looking to play finals games on January 26.

AAP

Langer offer a kick in the face: Warner

Justin Langer lost the "wrong players" before his exit as Australia coach but the six-month deal he was offered was a "kick in the face", David Warner says.

AAP

Stoinis won't miss Shield to play in UAE

Marcus Stoinis is poised to be cleared by Cricket Australia to play in UAE's rival Twenty20 league, provided he misses no domestic cricket at home.

AAP

Shorter BBL season could come next summer

Cricket Australia would be open to shortening the Big Bash League a season early next summer, with broadcasters, sponsors and teams supportive of the move.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran scores ton in stadium named after him

DEHRADUN: Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran scored a century against Uttarakhand on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match being played at the stadium named after him: the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Stadium, which was built by the batsman's father.

ABC News

Seven, Foxtel maintain cricket broadcast rights until 2031 in $1.5 billion deal, men's Big Bash to be shortened

Cricket's broadcast rights will remain with the Seven Network and Foxtel until 2031, in a $1.5 billion deal that will also see the number of games for the men's Big Bash League cut by 30 per cent.

AAP

CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal

Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.

AAP

Warner feels refreshed after CA saga ends

Rejuvenated veteran David Warner says ending his long-running feud with Cricket Australia over his leadership ban has helped him completely focus on batting.

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Long lost Edinburgh shops we all flocked to during the sales

This time of year means one thing to many people, sales - and while most bargains are found online these days, we're yearning for the rush of the high street hunt back in the day.

The Times of India

Melbourne shows interest in hosting India vs Pakistan Test series

NEW DELHI: It's been quite long since the arch-rivals India and Pakistan have faced off in Tests. The two countries have not played in the longest format of the game since 2007 with bilateral cricket between the neighbours suspended. But the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is looking into the possibility…

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Warner roars to double ton, retires hurt

Australia veteran David Warner retired hurt with cramps after reaching a double century in his 100th Test, ending a run of almost three years without a ton.

Wales Online

Boxing Day hunts take place for first time since pandemic

Anti-hunt groups tried to prevent a number of prominent meets from going ahead this year

The Independent UK

Thousands gather for Boxing Day hunts

It is estimated that more than 200 packs of hounds took part in Boxing Day meets.

AAP

Men's Test player award named after Warne

Cricket Australia will rename its Test player of the year award after Shane Warne as the Boxing Day match honours the leg-spin great.

The Times of India

David Warner lashes out at Cricket Australia for lack of support

NEW DELHI: Australia's opening batter David Warner on Saturday revealed that he was not 100 percent mentally ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Perth, while slamming Cricket Australia (CA) for their lack of support during his leadership ban appeal.

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