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Two positive tests in the England camp were subsequently declared false. A common South African view of why that tour failed revolves around England listing as a condition of their agreement to play the series in South Africa that they be allowed to leave the squads' shared hotel to play golf. CSA acquiesced, and the visitors embraced that privilege enthusiastically by taking to five different golf courses spread between 13 and 72 kilometers from their hotel on eight of the 24 days they were in the country. It seems the lesson landed firmly with CSA - all involved were confined to the hotel for the Sri Lanka series - and will influence arrangements for Australia's tour. … [Read more...] about Australia’s South Africa tour still on, but could be complicated

Zak Crawley column: I still back my game-planLawrence's impressive debut and Bairstow's successful return after a year out of the Test arena has added to England's batting depth, which will be boosted further in India by the expected returns of Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and Rory Burns. … [Read more...] about Joe Root says India’s win in Australia makes England’s series vs Virat Kohli’s men more exciting

"Please quote me, it is unfair that you needed India's greatest Test victory to understand Ravi Shastri's contribution to Indian cricket. He was Indian cricket's 'Go To Man', when NCA needed restructuring in 2007, when IPL was conceptualised, when India needed a stop gap coach in 2007 after the World Cup exit, and also in 2014 when a Team Director was needed." … [Read more...] about “Wear that 36 all out like a badge,” R Sridhar recalls Ravi Shastri’s inspiring words after Adelaide disaster

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 21, 2021 Siraj picked up five wickets in the first innings of the Brisbane Test as an injury-ravaged Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian side restricted the Aussies to 338. India went on winning the game by three wickets and the won the four-match series 2-1. … [Read more...] about Mohammed Siraj goes straight to his father’s grave after landing in Hyderabad, dedicates series win to him

The are counter arguments to England's approach of course. Smith acknowledged they will often not be playing their best team, which could impact results. There are individual considerations too. Jonny Bairstow has just made a very good return to the Test team and yet he is now being rested for the first two matches against India. Ordinarily, that would seem peculiar timing. The same might be the case if Sam Curran or Mark Wood take a bucket load of wickets in Galle over the next few days. … [Read more...] about England’s rotation policy: A move anchored in flexibility and pragmatism