Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL
Chairman of selectors George Bailey admits it is a juggling act in keeping multi-format players fresh for international duty with four stars skipping Australia's white-ball series in Pakistan.
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Jofra Archer returning to Southern Brave as Hundred teams reveal retained lists
Southern Brave, the men’s winners in the inaugural edition of The Hundred last year, have retained Jofra Archer for the second season as the England fast bowler prepares for his comeback this summer.
Warner, Cummins rested for Australia's white ball Pakistan matches
Batsman David Warner and Test captain Pat Cummins were among the big names left out of Australia's 16-player white ball squad named Tuesday for fixtures in Pakistan.
PAK vs AUS: David Warner, Pat Cummins Among Stars Rested For Australia White-Ball Pakistan Matches
Batsman David Warner and Test captain Pat Cummins were among the big names left out of Australia's 16-player white-ball squad named Tuesday for fixtures in Pakistan. Australia are taking a full-strength Test squad on their first Pakistan tour in 24 years, but the three subsequent one-day internationals and one T20I match will see many top players rested. Australia's pace attack will be without Test captain Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.
David Warner among key omissions from Australia's white-ball squad for Pakistan tour
David Warner has been left out of Australia's white-ball squad for the tour of Pakistan.
AUS vs SL: Kusal Mendis Stars As Sri Lanka Win 5th T20I Against Australia
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten match-winning 69 and skipper Dasun Shanaka blasted 35 as Sri Lanka won the fifth and final Twenty20 against Australia by five wickets on Sunday to prevent a series whitewash. The home side won all four previous games, three of them convincingly, and when skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and batted they were eyeing a big total. But they were exposed early on by some impressive Sri Lankan bowling. Australia struggled to 58 for three off 10 overs before late fireworks from Matthew Wade (43 off 27 balls) and Daniel Sams (18 off 15) ensured a competitive 154 for six.
Mendis slams 69 as Sri Lanka win 5th and final T20 against Australia
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten match-winning 69 and skipper Dasun Shanaka blasted 35 as Sri Lanka won the fifth and final Twenty20 against Australia by five wickets on Sunday to prevent a series whitewash.
Australia vs Sri Lanka 5th T20I, Live Cricket Score Updates: Sri Lanka Put Australia On The Backfoot Early
AUS vs SL 5th T20I Live Updates: Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to bat in the fifth and final Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The home side are looking for a clean sweep against the visitors after winning all four previous games, including a six-wicket win in the last clash on Friday. With bowling spearheads Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc again rested, Jhye Richardson, Daniel Sams and Kane Richardson continue to shoulder the pace attack. Sri Lanka made three changes with Kamil Mishara coming in for underperforming opener Danushka Gunathilaka while Janith Liyanage replaces Dinesh Chandimal at number five. Both are making their debut. Spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, who has been costly in the last two games, was axed with slow left-armer Praveen Jayawickrama taking his place. (Live Scorecard)