The Surfer

Australia's male sensitivities riled

Australian male pride has been aroused by the news that Cathryn Fitzpatrick, women's cricket's fastest bowler, has been drafted in by John Buchanan to help the men's side prepare for the Super Test.

Australian male pride has been aroused by the news that Cathryn Fitzpatrick, women's cricket's fastest bowler, has been drafted in by John Buchanan to help the men's side prepare for the Super Test.

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"I can't cop that," Terry Alderman said. "There are highly talented fast bowling coaches around the country who can't get jobs yet they get someone like that in."

And Dennis Lillee chipped in with tongue firmly in cheek:

"You never know ... if she paid attention to what I was saying, she might be able to add something of value."

Read the full story in the Age.

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