Tim Nielsen join Redbacks

Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen has exhausted no time finding new employment, with the 42-year-old selected to a development role with the South Australian Cricket Association. Nielsen only announce on Tuesday that he would step down as national coach after the Argus review optional that his position be made vacant, meaning he would have to re-apply for the job. He has return to the state where he made his name as a player, featuring in 101...

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Dravid support Sachin on new ODI layout

Test colleague Rahul Dravid has backed Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion to refurbish the ODIs by splitting the format into four innings of 25 overs each. "It is an attractive suggestion. I don't know why the ICC has discarded it (Tendulkar's suggestion via a letter to ICC), but it's a good idea that Sachin has given and is worth experiment," said India's batting foundation on the England tour, on the sidelines of a promotional event for 'Gillette'...

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Brad Haddin quit T20 internationals

Australia wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has announce his retirement from international Twenty20 cricket. The 33-year-old Aussie has played 25 games for his country over the straight format, but has now determined to focus on Test and one-day cricket. "I methodically enjoy Twenty20 cricket and have taken great pride from playing all three forms of the game for Australia," Haddin said in a statement. “This decision has been made to extend my efficiency...

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