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During the Boxing Day Test, former Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark exploded on ABC Radio, saying Cricket NSW was, “fascinated with picking 19-year-olds and ...

Asked about clubs such as Manly-Warringah and Northern Districts that have had particular success in producing players that earn representative honours, Klinger said, “Manly and Northern Districts are two of a group of clubs that are extremely open and good in their communication with myself and the New South Wales coaches. “They’re very good in giving us feedback on how themselves and opposition players are playing against them, they’re two of the clubs that lead the way in that.” “We (also) have Greg Shipperd in on an interim basis now, that’ll have a big influence, and there’s a lot of players now that are pushing really hard in Premier and Second XI level.” In regards to New South Wales sitting at the bottom of both domestic competitions at the moment, Klinger was optimistic about the Blues’ chances to make the Sheffield Shield final, and disputes they are overly reliant on youth. “Matthew Gilkes is another one I can throw up, he went back, made double hundreds in Premier Cricket – he even had a Shield game that finished on a Friday, then went back and got 200 off 150 balls to help UNSW win a game in a run chase, and has been back in the Shield team since, all with a broken finger.” “We have a feedback system that every head coach has access to, to send back to me weekly, and most of the coaches are very good with it,” Klinger said. Klinger says there are plenty of examples of players that are coming through the Premier Cricket system and being rewarded for their performances at that level. Klinger says that there is a very clear structure of communication between head coaches of the 20 Premier Cricket clubs in New South Wales and the representative coaches. “It shouldn’t be a surprise that the Stars and the Renegades are the two least successful teams in the Big Bash, and they’re also both run directly by Cricket Victoria who have a vested interest in proving the viability of the pathway programs,” he said. Asked about Stuart Clark’s remarks on ABC Grandstand, Klinger said: “Absolute respect to Stuart Clark and for his standing in the game which is huge, but all he had to do if he wanted to was pick up the phone to me and have these discussions.” Cricket NSW’s Chairman of Selectors and Head of Male Cricket, former Australia international Michael Klinger, says it is “very clear that if you’re performing well in Premier Cricket, then those who are knocking the door down will get those opportunities”. “When they do pick players that are performing in first grade, it’s only at the end of the season in dead rubbers or when a pathway player gets injured,” the bowler said.

Ashleigh Gardner who is the second indigenous Australian woman to play Test cricket for Australia.

“We respectfully acknowledge it is a challenging day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and for some people the day is regarded as a day of mourning.” the statement read. Cricket Australia took to Twitter to support Garnder’s stance and wrote, “Cricket Australia says it supports Ashleigh Gardner’s stance after the allrounder criticised the decision to schedule a game for January 26”. Cricket Australia says it supports Ashleigh Gardner’s stance after the allrounder criticised the decision to schedule a game for January 26

'Genocide and massacres': Indigenous cricket star calls out controversial Aus Day fixturing.

For those who don’t have a good understanding of what that day means it was the beginning of genocide, massacres and dispossession. Unfortunately this year the Australian women’s cricket team has been scheduled to play a game on the 26th of Jan which certainly doesn’t sit well with me as an individual but also all the people I’m representing.” “As a proud Muruwari woman and reflecting on what Jan 26 means to me and my people it is a day of hurt and mourning.

Australian all-rounder Ash Gardner has voiced her disappointment at Cricket Australia's decision to schedule a T20 international on Australia Day.

A barefoot ceremony is also expected to take place. “Cricket Australia acknowledges 26 January is a day that has multiple meanings and evokes mixed feelings in communities across our richly diverse nation. We respectfully acknowledge it is a challenging day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and for some people the day is regarded as a day of mourning. “Cricket Australia understands and acknowledges Ash’s position and appreciates her leadership and the contributions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the game of cricket. “As a proud Muruwari woman and reflecting on what Jan 26 means to me and my people it is a day of hurt and a day of mourning,” Gardner wrote on social media. A CA spokesperson said in a statement: “For the past three years, Cricket Australia has referenced the day as 26 January, rather than Australia Day, which reflects our vision of being a sport for all and providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone involved in cricket.

'Don't champ me, mate': Warner's hilarious insult to Sydney Thunder young gun.

Now they have two, both courtesy of Smith. Before his return to the magenta, a male Sixers player had never made a century in the history of the Big Bash. Smith bludgeoned the Thunder’s bowlers to all parts of the SCG and brought up his hundred with a huge six. The hilarious exchange was picked up by the Fox Cricket mics and Warner’s lethal use of “champion” and “rock star” on his younger teammate didn’t go unnoticed by the commentators. As for the game itself, Davies was out soon after for two and Warner topscored for the Thunder with just 16 as they collapsed to be all our for 62, giving the Sixers a 125-run victory. “When he dug it in the wicket, I thought I had all the time in the world and I just swung through it,” Warner explained.

Cricket Australia believes scheduling a women's T20 match on January 26 is an opportunity to continue an “ongoing education journey” with the Indigenous ...

“Cricket Australia understands and acknowledges Ash’s position and appreciates her leadership and the contributions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the game of cricket. “We respectfully acknowledge it is a challenging day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and for some people the day is regarded as a day of mourning. The second Indigenous woman to play Test cricket for Australia, Gardner said the day the first fleet arrived in Australia in 1788 was a “day of hurt and a day of mourning” for Indigenous Australians. As part of the decision to play on January 26, the Australian team will perform a smoking ceremony before the match and embark on a walk around local mountain Kunanyi to learn about the local community. The recommendations of the same committee prompted CA to stop referring to January 26 as “Australia Day” in 2021, a change that was met with both criticism and support. [Cricket](https://7news.com.au/sport/cricket) Australia believes scheduling a women’s T20 match on January 26 is an opportunity to continue an “ongoing education journey” with the Indigenous community after allrounder and Muruwari woman Ashleigh Gardner raised concerns about the fixture.

Australian cricketer and Muruwari woman Ashleigh Gardner has lashed Cricket Australia's decision to schedule a women's T20 international on 26 January.

“For those who don’t have a good understanding of what that day means it was the beginning of genocide, massacres and dispossession,” she wrote. As part of its Reconciliation Action Plan, CA consults with an Indigenous advisory committee that approved the decision to play the fixture in Hobart on 26 January. CA is expected to confirm further details later on Sunday.

An indigenous Australian member of th e Australian national women's cricket team has condemned a decision to play a Twenty20 international against Pakistan.

[World News](/News/world) Then Prime Minister Scott Morrison was highly critical of the move. “For those who don’t have a good understanding of what that day means it was the beginning of genocide, massacres and dispossession,” she said. In a tweet Gardner said playing a match on the day “certainly doesn’t sit well with me as an individual but also all the people I’m representing.” [Sports](/sports) [AlArabiya](/)