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Fri, July 12 2013
Mickey Arthur exploring legal options over sacking by Cricket Australia
Mickey Arthur, the former Australian coach is seeking a legal remedy after he was sacked by Cricket Australia (CA) in the lead-up to the Ashes. Arthur was given the boot as a result of Australia’s recent poor performances with issues of discipline also cropping up. Darren Lehmann was appointed coach immediately after Arthur’s dismissal.
Sat, June 29 2013
Mickey Arthur’s homeworkgate suspension set dangerous precedent: Shane Watson
Former Australian vice-captain Shane Watson has said that he believed that his suspension from the Mohali Test in March, along with three other players, has created a ''dangerous precedent'' for dealing with discipline breaches.
Tue, June 25 2013
Mickey Arthur’s sacking provides Australia wakeup before Ashes
The firing of Mickey Arthur was hailed on Tuesday as the wakeup call Australia so badly needed to fight for the Ashes against England.
Mon, June 24 2013
Darren Lehmann appointed Australia’s head coach after Mickey Arthur’s sacking
Darren Lehmann was on Monday hailed as the "obvious choice" after replacing the sacked Mickey Arthur as Australia head coach just 16 days before the first Ashes Test in England following several embarrassing on and off-field incidents involving the team.
Fri, June 14 2013
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.
Wed, May 15 2013
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland backs axing of 4 players during India tour
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland on Wednesday backed the team management that had axed four players, including then vice-captain Shane Watson, ahead of the Mohali Test against India in March on ground of breach of discipline.
Sun, April 28 2013
Shane Watson says fatherhood has made him more compassionate
Shane Watson was a man in turmoil when he left the tour of India last month after being disciplined by the team management but the Australian all-rounder says he forgot his troubles as soon as he had his new-born child in his arms.
Tue, April 23 2013
Brad Haddin likely to be part of Ashes setup
Australian selectors are contemplating recalling Brad Haddin for the first Ashes Test match. If Haddin makes a comeback, then he is likely to be the vice-captain of the team after Shane Watson quit from the post of vice-captaincy.