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Fawad Ahmed eligible for Ashes selection after amendments to Australian Citizenship Act

Bringing a ray of hope to Australia's Ashes prospects, leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed has reportedly cleared the final hurdle to be eligible for the looming series in England after legislation that allows him to be granted a passport successfully passed through the Senate.

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Australia excited about upcoming Ashes series, says Ryan Harris

Australia A quick Ryan Harris spoke to the media in Bristol about Australia's excitement for the upcoming Ashes series against England in July. Harris was quick to dismiss the claims made by experts and ex-cricketers saying England will win 10-0. He conceded that Australia haven't played good cricket in the last six months, but feels...

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Steven Smith to lead Australia A in Africa

Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel (NSP) Wednesday named a 15-man squad for Australia A's tour to Africa in July and August.

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Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu in Australia A squad for Africa tour

Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed was on Wednesday named on the Australia A squad for a tour of Africa beginning next month, despite also being in contention for selection for the Ashes series against England.

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John Inverarity discusses Australia A squad

National Selector John Inverarity discusses the selection of the Australia A squad for the  Tour of Africa in July-August. Inverarity said that Brad Haddin will lead the side with Steve Smith being his understudy. He also said that Aaron Finch will be the vice-captain. Inverarity also spoke about asylum-seeker Fawad Ahmed who has been picked...

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Pat Cummins to play for Northern Ireland Cricket Academy and MCC

Rising Australia fast bowling hope Pat Cummins is to make an unusual return to action from injury by playing for the Northern Ireland Cricket Academy in Belfast on Wednesday.

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Phil Hughes, Matthew Wade to join Australia A squad before Ashes

Left-handed batsman Phil Hughes and wicket-keeper Matthew Wade will join the Australia A squad in Bristol on Tuesday ahead of their final tour match against Gloucestershire beginning on Friday.

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Brad Haddin happy with performance of Australia A

Australia A skipper Brad Haddin spoke of his happiness at Australia A's performance against Ireland. Haddin priased Steve Smith and Nic Maddison for their centuries. He said that Smith has showed great maturity for his knock while Maddison took the opportunity thrown at him. He also spoke about ending on a good note and hoped...

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Fawad Ahmed goes wicketless for Australia A against Ireland

Australia leg-spin hope and possible Ashes call-up Fawad Ahmed went wicketless in his first representative bowling stint for his adopted country on Sunday.

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Mark Taylor emphasises on need to rebuild Australian team atmosphere

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor feels there’s nothing wrong with Australia’s leadership, but the squad needs to regroup and rediscover the 'team' feeling. Taylor added that the retirement of senior players like Michael Hussey and Ricky Ponting has affected the overall team atmosphere.

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