“It is important to give players freedom – that’s what I believe in – and not have a relationship of a head coach and a player”
CA delivered a better-than-expected AU$31.9 million loss for the last financial year ahead of two bumper summers featuring India and England
Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi among South Africa players up for grabs
Former New Zealand captain signs contract extension which will run until end of 2027
Both sides had named their teams in advance, with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Aamer Jamal back for Pakistan
Fast bowler had previously indicated he would be unlikely to play another away Test after modest record
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada had held the record for best figures on ODI debut since 2015
India A made a solid start to their chase but fell away against the home side’s spinners
Says vice-captaincy “not a massive role”, though contrast with Pope seems instructive