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Former skipper Ian Chappell backed premier fast bowler Pat Cummins over batting maestro Steve Smith for the Australian captaincy after incumbent Tim Paine retires.
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The reaction has exposed a split between current players, who have been silent on his departure, and several former teammates who have fiercely defended Langer.
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It took Australia seven attempts but under Aaron Finch they finally laid their hands on a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand.
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With Paine, at 36, reaching the fag end of his career, a fresh captaincy discussion has started.
Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.
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Smith has managed just 10 runs in the first two matches, while Labuschagne could not capitalise on the starts
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Experienced pacer Brett Lee feels there is no need to conduct a global search for a new coach and current Australian fielding coach Steve Rixon can become the long-term successor to Tim Nielsen.
The in-form Steve Smith is looking 'pretty scary' for the opposition teams, gushed Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell after his team-mate hammered his second successive century against India, in Sydney, on Sunday.
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Paine knows well that he isn't a powerhouse performer like his predecessor but believes that he has been playing his role to perfection in the current Australian set up.
'It'll test us out, no doubt, against a good Indian outfit .... They beat us out here last time and they're a very good side'
Promoted to No. 5, Pant played aggressively from the outset, and held his nerve to hit the winning runs as India reached 329 for 7. His knock included nine fours and a six as he stuck to his natural game in the high-pressure closing stages.
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Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an obvious choice to succeed Virat Kohli as India's Twenty20 captain, according to several former players.
Paine, who has played 32 Tests and averages 33.40, scored an unbeaten 73 in the first innings besides grabbing those catches to be awarded the Man of the Match in Adelaide, which Australia won by eight wickets.
Aaron Finch said all players are expected to endure some bad time but players like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Ricky Ponting and batting great Sachin Tendulkar are exceptions.
Rajasthan Royals will take a lot of confidence after snatching a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings.
'Right now I think Finchy (Aaron Finch) is doing a great job, Painey is doing a great job. So, that gives Pat Cummins the opportunity to learn and watch and sit back and see how he feels about that role and experience a few different things'
Warner was dropped from the playing XI by his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad and there were some who questioned his selection in the Australian line-up.
Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has tipped Marnus Labuschagne to be a future captain and says the top-order batsman's natural leadership qualities make him a great fit for the role.
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Financial news service Reuters Group PLC has announced that it will eliminate up to 20 editorial positions in the United States and Europe and hire up to 60 replacements in India in a move aimed at cost cutting.
Dhoni's men will have to adapt to the conditions quickly to avoid any such hiccup in the play-offs.
Current executives Mark Hurd and Safra Catz will provide at least temporary stability by sharing the CEO role.
The Australian Test team will be without a captain for the next 15 years if the country's cricket administrators are looking for someone with a 'perfect' and unblemished record, said former skipper Michael Clarke.
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