Arthur slams Australian cricketers

Smith and Warner were banned for 12 months for a ball-tampering incident in South Africa.

Mickey Arthur is hoping that PSL will unearth two players from the country.

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'We want to be super competitive but we also want to be respectful of our opposition.' Australia's captain wants his team to show more sportsmanship rather than feel they have to belittle the opposition because that has been the team’s culture. IMAGE: Australia’s newly-appointed captain Tim Paine has a team talk before start of play in the fourth Test against South Africa on Friday. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Newly-appointed captain Tim Paine wants to prove that Australia ...

Lehmann immediately endeared himself to the team with his relaxed approach that he felt fostered an environment allowing players to express their natural aggression IMAGE: Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann gets emotional as he briefs the media at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Darren Lehmann enjoyed success as coach of Australia during five years in charge, but there are many who think his eventual exit more than 12 months before the end of his ...

'It was a failure of leadership, of my leadership, I'll do anything I can to make up for my mistake' 'I lied. I lied about the sandpaper' IMAGE: Australian Test cricketer David Warner and family arrives at Sydney International Airport. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were flown back to Australia following investigations into alleged ball tampering in South Africa. Photograph: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images Steve Smith fought back sobs as he claimed full responsibility for the ...

Johannesburg:Australia cricket team head coach Darren Lehmann on Thursday announced his resignation, saying the fourth Test against hosts South Africa starting on Friday will be his last match in charge of the team. The 48-year-old was on Wednesday cleared of ...

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is mulling over the prospect of cutting down on playing a number of Test matches in a bid to extend his international career.Rubbishing rumours that he is thinking of giving up his career in the longest format of the game, ...

Pakistani cricketer Khurram Manzoor was all praise for cricketer Shahid Afridi, calling him 'an inspiration' for the team.In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, Manzoor spoke about the experience of playing alongside Shahid Afridi, being selected to play for ...