"The learning in relation to this virus changes all the time, and as it changes things must change," Yacoob said. "We agreed that as professionals neither [Eddings] nor I know anything about this. So we rely on professionals. We have doctors, virology experts, isolation experts and so on, who lead us through this process. We have adopted the approach that as long as the experts on both sides, true professionals in relation to corona and health, agree that the facilities are fine, we go ahead on the basis that the facilities are fine. So far there is, between the chair of CA and myself, no doubt that the [tour] will go ahead." … [Read more...] about Australia’s South Africa tour still on, but could be complicated
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Joe Root says India’s win in Australia makes England’s series vs Virat Kohli’s men more exciting
Rishabh Pant stars as India stun Australia to win seriesRishabh Pant relishes "one of biggest moments" of his lifeHowever, Root's focus for now remains on steering his team to a series win in Sri Lanka, with the tourists 1-0 up with one match to play, in Galle from Friday, after winning the opener by seven wickets. … [Read more...] about Joe Root says India’s win in Australia makes England’s series vs Virat Kohli’s men more exciting
“Wear that 36 all out like a badge,” R Sridhar recalls Ravi Shastri’s inspiring words after Adelaide disaster
"His hamstring injury is multi-factorial. Firstly, he wasn't playing IPL like others, so general fitness level was a bit less than other guys which I told him and then he stood at short leg for three Tests which also contributed to injury. But what he did in Sydney gave us belief that we could do it in Brisbane. … [Read more...] about “Wear that 36 all out like a badge,” R Sridhar recalls Ravi Shastri’s inspiring words after Adelaide disaster
Mohammed Siraj goes straight to his father’s grave after landing in Hyderabad, dedicates series win to him
— 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
England’s rotation policy: A move anchored in flexibility and pragmatism
On balance, the current course of action is the right one. It enables players to have time away from the confines of bio-secure bubbles. It ensures they remain fresh and fit mentally and physically. It offers opportunities to other players as well. And if England did not rotate their squad, who says the results would be better? At the end of six Tests in eight weeks, an exhausted Ben Stokes probably isn't going to be much use to anyone anyway. … [Read more...] about England’s rotation policy: A move anchored in flexibility and pragmatism
