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David Warner has the potential to captain Australia in future: Troy Cooley

By CricketCountry Staff

Chairman's XI coach Troy Cooley, who was Australia's caretaker coach for David Warner's last two tours with the national side, said the Twenty20 specialist is looking like a potential Australian captain.

Liz Hurley tosses coin for Shane Warne’s Melbourne Stars

Australian spin legend Shane Warne's partner Liz Hurley tossed the coin at Melbourne's first Big Bash blockbuster.

David Warner thwart Shane Warne’s comeback

Dynamic opening batsman David Warner outshined Shane Warne on his comeback to Twenty20 cricket with a pulsating century in Australia's Big Bash League at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Cricket Australia not pleased with spectator turnout for Big Bash

A spectator turnout of 12,285 at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the launch of the Big Bash League (BBL) may not have pleased Cricket Australia (CA) which has pumped in big money, especially since Sydney Sixers have given it a huge publicity.

Shane Warne doubtful for Big Bash match after burning his fingers

Leg-spinning legend Shane Warne said Monday he had badly burnt the fingers of his bowling hand, putting him in doubt for his comeback in Australia's Big Bash League this weekend.

Gayle signed by Sydney Thunders

West Indian Chris Gayle will form a dynamic opening partnership with David Warner after signing for Sydney Thunder for Australia's Big Bash Twenty20 tournament, Cricket NSW said Thursday. Gayle joined Sydney Thunder after the Perth Scorchers rejected his contractual demands, the Western Australia Cricket Association said.