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Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced it has withdrawn from the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, saying it is "unable to proceed" with the fixture amid Taliban's growing restrictions on women and girls. Australia were slated to take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Super League in UAE in March. However, after "extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Australian Government", the CA decided to abandon the fixture. "Cricket Australia has decided that it is unable to proceed at this time with the upcoming ICC Super League three-match Men's ODI series between Australia and Afghanistan scheduled for the UAE in March 2023," CA said in a statement. "This decision follows the recent announcement by the Taliban of further restrictions on women's and girls' education and employment opportunities and their ability to access parks and gyms. "CA is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, ...
With Meg Lanning still unavailable, Cricket Australia on Tuesday named seasoned wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy captain of a 15-member Australian women's team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against India. Star all-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain for the series, matches of which will be played at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The series will be held from December 9 to 20. The first two matches will be held at DY Patil Stadium and the remaining three at Brabourne. Healy takes charge of a squad featuring three changes including a highly talented teenager and an ex-Irish international. The 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield, ex-Ireland quick Kim Garth and all-rounder Heather Graham are in line to make their T20I debuts after being named in the squad. The tour assumes significance as it serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup next February in South Africa. Australia have made three changes to the group that won the Commonwealth Games gold in ...
In a dramatic development, Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was named in the playing eleven for the Commonwealth Games final despite testing positive for COVID-19. The toss was delayed slightly as the Indian cricket team only found about Mcgrath's health status before the flip of the coin. "Cricket Australia (CA) can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19. CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today's final against India. "McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final," said Cricket Australia in a statement. The BCCI as well as team sources confirmed to PTI that the players including skipper Harmanpreet Kaur got
Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath on Saturday condoled the demise of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.Warne, 52, passed away on Friday due to a suspected heart attack."Just absolutely devastated today. Warnie was larger than life. I thought nothing could ever happen to him. He lived more in his life than most people would live in 20. He was the ultimate competitor. He thought the game was never lost, that he could turn it around & bring us to victory, which he did so many times," wrote McGrath on Instagram."I think he lived his life the same way. There seemed to be never a dull moment. He was a great mate & a loving father. He loved his kids so much & my thoughts are with Brooke, Jackson & Summer. My thoughts are also with Keith, Bridgette & Jason. Rest In Peace my good mate, there'll never again be anyone like you," he added.McGrath and Warne had retired from Test cricket after the fifth Ashes Test in 2007. The duo is recognised as one of the most ...