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Clarke offers to help Australia after tampering bans

Clarke offers to help Australia after tampering bans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Former captain Michael Clarke has offered to help the embattled Australian cricket team 'in any way' he can as they deal with the fallout of ball-tampering bans to captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland believes there will be more day-night Tests in the future

Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Sutherland was watching the match between South Africa and Australian in his Melbourne home but turned off the television before images of Cameron Bancroft using a foreign object to alter the condition of the ball appeared on the screen.

CA chief hails Lehmann for 'turning the ship round'

CA chief hails Lehmann for 'turning the ship round'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Cricket Australia (CA) chief James Sutherland has commended national coach Darren Lehmann for ''turning the ship around'' after the disastrous start to the summer Ashes series in England and praised his belief during the country's darkest cricketing hour.

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.

You're paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure

You're paid to win, not play: Smith talks of CA pressure

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith, on Wednesday, said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic 'win at all costs' culture

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann was as surprised as the thousands of spectators in Cape Town's Newlands stadium and millions more watching at home when images on big screens showed Cameron Bancroft brazenly cheating.

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has lashed out at 'racist comments' directed at Muslim Fawad Ahmed after the leg-spinner asked to be exempted from wearing a kit displaying the logo of beer brand Victoria Bitter.

CA appoints Anderson to review integrity management

CA appoints Anderson to review integrity management

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Cricket Australia has appointed former AFL general manager football operations Adrian Anderson to review its integrity management.

Australia sack coach Arthur, Lehmann likely to succeed

Australia sack coach Arthur, Lehmann likely to succeed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Mickey Arthur has been sacked as coach of Australia just two weeks ahead of the start of the Ashes series against England after a series of poor results and a string of disciplinary issues in the squad, local media reported on Monday.

CA chief lashes out at Aus players over Warner row

CA chief lashes out at Aus players over Warner row

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

David Warner is lucky to be available for Ashes selection and the batsman's attack on England's Joe Root was 'despicable', according to Australian cricket board chief James Sutherland.

'Homework-gate axing will stand Aus in good stead'

'Homework-gate axing will stand Aus in good stead'

Rediff.com15 May 2013

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 grounds of breach of discipline.

Ex Oz cricketer threatens to sue CA over racist speech row

Ex Oz cricketer threatens to sue CA over racist speech row

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former Test batsman Greg Ritchie has threatened to sue Cricket Australia (CA) and its chief executive James Sutherland for their role in the racist speech scandal that transpired during last month's Test between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating the national cricket board's controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players.

Arthur unlikely to be sacked after India debacle

Arthur unlikely to be sacked after India debacle

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Despite Australia suffering a humiliating 0-4 Test series whitewash against India, coach Mickey Aurthur is unlikely to be sacked as Cricket Australia has backed him to continue at the job though the Board termed the team performance as "unacceptable".

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has defended the organisation following a scathing attack aimed at them by spin great Shane Warne, who panned the board in a series of Twitter rants.

CA expresses no security fears after Hyderabad blasts

CA expresses no security fears after Hyderabad blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Australian cricket board (Cricket Australia) is concerned after the bomb blasts that rocked Hyderabad on Thursday, but Cricket Australia has said there is 'no reason to doubt' that the match would go ahead as planned.

Lehmann replaces Mickey Arthur as Australia coach

Lehmann replaces Mickey Arthur as Australia coach

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Mickey Arthur has been sacked as Australia coach just over two weeks before the start of the Ashes series against England, Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said on Monday. Former Australia batsman Darren Lehmann, the Queensland coach who is in England with the Australia A team, will take over from Arthur.

Aussie cricket on brink of 'peace', says local media

Aussie cricket on brink of 'peace', says local media

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Cricket Australia is on the verge of an agreement with the players' union to end the long impasse over a new pay deal and avoid the need for arbitration, local media reported on Monday.

CSA thanks CA for prompt action against Ritchie

CSA thanks CA for prompt action against Ritchie

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Cricket South Africa (CSA) today thanked Cricket Australia (CA) for their rapid and effective response to deal with the racist remarks made by former Australian Test player Greg Ritchie, on the first day of the Brisbane Test match at the Gabba last week.

Haroon Lorgat presents ICC ODI Shield to Australia

Haroon Lorgat presents ICC ODI Shield to Australia

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Wednesday presented the ICC ODI Shield to Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland in recognition of the team being ranked number one in the 50-over World Cup.

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) is sending its own security expert to Bangladesh to determine whether or not it is safe for the Australian team to proceed with its planned tour.

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association announced they have agreed a new pay deal "in principle" on Thursday, ending an acrimonious dispute that threatened a tour of Bangladesh and this year's Ashes series.

Cricket Buzz: New Perth stadium to host England vs Australia ODI

Cricket Buzz: New Perth stadium to host England vs Australia ODI

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Australia's board had hoped the 60,000-seat venue in Burswood would be ready to host the third Ashes Test between the sides from December 14-18 but construction delays ruled that out, with Perth's traditional WACA ground staging it instead.

How Cricket Australia plan to resolve pay dispute

How Cricket Australia plan to resolve pay dispute

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said the impasse threatens next month's tour of Bangladesh, the One-Day International series in India that follows and even the home Ashes series at the end of the year.

'India need awful decisions to convince them 'India needs awful d

'India need awful decisions to convince them 'India needs awful d

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Taking potshots at the Indian cricketers for objecting to the Decision Review System, Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland has said that "some awful decisions" against them, could convince India to use the controversial technology.

Adelaide to host first day-night Test

Adelaide to host first day-night Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

New Zealand Cricket has agreed to play a day-night Test against Australia as part of a deal that will resume regular cricket between the two neighbours after a gap of four years and provide a significant financial leg-up for New Zealand.

'Committed' CA reaffirms resolve to fight corruption

'Committed' CA reaffirms resolve to fight corruption

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

A 'committed' Cricket Australia on Wednesday reaffirmed its resolve to tackle corruption in the game on 'priority' basis following the conviction of Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif in the spot-fixing scam.

Katich faces sanctions for his outburst

Katich faces sanctions for his outburst

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Former Test opener Simon Katich may face possible sanctions by Cricket Australia (CA) over his recent comments that Aussie captain Michael Clarke had a hand in axing him from the national team.

CA approaches consultancy firm to find new head coach

CA approaches consultancy firm to find new head coach

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a global search to find the best person for the role of the head coach and has roped in Sports Management consultancy Crank Sports for the recruitment.

Cricket Australia to review failed Ashes campaign

Cricket Australia to review failed Ashes campaign

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Australian cricket will undergo a thorough review of all facets of its game in the wake of the humiliating 3-1 Ashes drubbing, Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said on Friday.

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia says the limited-overs cricket international between Australia and England at Brisbane on January 30 will be a fundraiser for victims of devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales states.

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Taking another step forward in finalising a new Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2012-2020 period, ICC's Chief Executive Committee has begun the process of drawing up rules and regulations for the Test and ODI leagues.

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

CA approves split-innings ODIs for National Cup

CA approves split-innings ODIs for National Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The players might have opposed it but Cricket Australia on Friday approved a controversial 45-over, split innings one-day format for trial in the National ODI Cup this season.

Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

While Eddings cast Roberts's departure as a mutual decision, he also said CA wanted a "new leadership style" and the permanent successor would need strong communication skills.

2015 World Cup to be a condensed affair

2015 World Cup to be a condensed affair

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland has defended moves to condense the 2015 50-over World Cup.

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'I think personally the home country should have the right to schedule matches as it sees fit and start them at whatever time of day they want'