Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson picked for Australia… — and 3 more from the cricket world
2 short reads across Cricket World: Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson picked for Australia A tour o • Wasim Akram said he mentored Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, …
Quick sweep of stories worth flagging — each summarised in a line.
• Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson picked for Australia A tour of India. Cricket Australia’s (CA) National Selection Panel said the tour holds great importance as it looks to expose players to subcontinental conditions and prepare them for the challenges of playing in India.
• Wasim Akram Reveals India Cricketer He Mentored Now Takes Aim At Pakistan: 'He Was A Fan...'. Wasim Akram reveals Irfan Pathan learned from him, now tweets against Pakistan. Akram shares insights on Pathan's early career and their bond.
• India's WTC Final Hopes Take A Hit: Gill Wants Red-Ball Practice But Crowded Schedule Hampers Plans. Crowded schedule could end up impacting India's preparations for the vital Test assignments against New Zealand and Australia.
• The BCCI is concerned about too much cricket and too little rest for players, and is keen on more player-friendly scheduling to address these issues.