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05-Nov-2018
David Peever had some tough questions to answer after the review findings were made public • Getty Images
Australia's ball-tampering saga has almost paled in comparison to the events of last week. The cultural review of Cricket Australia landed explosively and everyone caught the shrapnel, including chairman David Peever, who had to pack his bags only a week after being re-elected. Blame is being apportioned, heads are still rolling, and the fallout promises to extend into this week as well. Here's all you need to get up to speed.
David Peever quits as Cricket Australia chairman
Last week, CA chairman David Peever decided to hold back the findings of the cultural review until after he'd been re-elected to serve a second three-year term. The fallout from withholding review before the AGM meant that Peever lost the support of NSW chief John Knox. Daniel Brettig chronicles Peever's last few ignominious days before his reluctant resignation.
Last week, CA chairman David Peever decided to hold back the findings of the cultural review until after he'd been re-elected to serve a second three-year term. The fallout from withholding review before the AGM meant that Peever lost the support of NSW chief John Knox. Daniel Brettig chronicles Peever's last few ignominious days before his reluctant resignation.
'Deep sense of fear and worry' for Indian cricket - Ganguly
The normally taciturn Cricket Association of Bengal president also speaks of "appalling" manner in which Ravi Shastri was picked as India coach.
The normally taciturn Cricket Association of Bengal president also speaks of "appalling" manner in which Ravi Shastri was picked as India coach.
Ambati Rayudu calls time on first-class career
He's being pegged as the chosen one in India's stumbling middle order and the batsman wants to opt out of the longer format so that he can focus on his limited-overs career. Meanwhile, that middle-order conundrum? The ESPNcricinfo writers have some thoughts about that.
He's being pegged as the chosen one in India's stumbling middle order and the batsman wants to opt out of the longer format so that he can focus on his limited-overs career. Meanwhile, that middle-order conundrum? The ESPNcricinfo writers have some thoughts about that.
Smith, Warner, Bancroft: let them play, says Australian Cricketers Association
The ACA called it "hugely significant" that the cultural review had apportioned significant blame on Cricket Australia for events surrounding the ball-tampering, and has said that it will "aggressively" look to overturn the players' bans. Andrew McGlashan maps five different ways this could play out. Meanwhile, Mark Nicholas says the CA review is something all of cricket needs to think about, as it asks fundamental questions about sport's place in our society, and about cricket's values at a time when the game is hugely challenged.
The ACA called it "hugely significant" that the cultural review had apportioned significant blame on Cricket Australia for events surrounding the ball-tampering, and has said that it will "aggressively" look to overturn the players' bans. Andrew McGlashan maps five different ways this could play out. Meanwhile, Mark Nicholas says the CA review is something all of cricket needs to think about, as it asks fundamental questions about sport's place in our society, and about cricket's values at a time when the game is hugely challenged.
Poll: Who's got cricket's weirdest batting stance?
Last week, we all saw Faf du Plessis have a bit of a giggle at George Bailey's unusual bum-to-the-bowler batting stance. Where does it rank in cricket's Hall of Fame of awkward stances?
Last week, we all saw Faf du Plessis have a bit of a giggle at George Bailey's unusual bum-to-the-bowler batting stance. Where does it rank in cricket's Hall of Fame of awkward stances?
Justin Langer explains concept of 'elite honesty'
Meanwhile everyone else had a giggle at the decor of Australia's dressing room at Perth Stadium - well, everyone except Shane Warne, who said it "makes him vomit". But coach Justin Langer had an explanation for it.
Meanwhile everyone else had a giggle at the decor of Australia's dressing room at Perth Stadium - well, everyone except Shane Warne, who said it "makes him vomit". But coach Justin Langer had an explanation for it.
'No one should think of themselves as indispensable'
Even as Australian cricket weathered its worst crisis yet, James Sutherland, the CEO of Cricket Australia, was counting down the last few days of his 17-year career. Daniel Brettig spoke to him about the challenges he overcame and the uncertain summer ahead of the Australian cricket team.
Even as Australian cricket weathered its worst crisis yet, James Sutherland, the CEO of Cricket Australia, was counting down the last few days of his 17-year career. Daniel Brettig spoke to him about the challenges he overcame and the uncertain summer ahead of the Australian cricket team.
Australia's ODI slump: five issues to resolve
On the field, Australia are in the midst of their worst losing streak in ODIs ever - seven in a row now - and their 50-over form is in a rut as they begin the home season against South Africa.
On the field, Australia are in the midst of their worst losing streak in ODIs ever - seven in a row now - and their 50-over form is in a rut as they begin the home season against South Africa.
Honed by the lean years, Rangana Herath prepares for final feast
At the end of the first test between England and Sri Lanka, yet another legend will bow out. Herath will retire in the realms of Test greatness, but it is determination and toil - rather than magic - that got him there, says Andrew Fidel Fernando.
At the end of the first test between England and Sri Lanka, yet another legend will bow out. Herath will retire in the realms of Test greatness, but it is determination and toil - rather than magic - that got him there, says Andrew Fidel Fernando.
Former South Africa batsman Gulam Bodi pleads guilty to corruption
Having become the first South African sportsperson to be criminally convicted for match-fixing, he faces a potential 15-year sentence.
Having become the first South African sportsperson to be criminally convicted for match-fixing, he faces a potential 15-year sentence.
The Briefing: A cricket team called New Zealand? Never heard of it
October in cricket featured many Rs: return, retirement, run-out, rest and Ravi Shastri. Andrew Fidel Fernando takes stock.
October in cricket featured many Rs: return, retirement, run-out, rest and Ravi Shastri. Andrew Fidel Fernando takes stock.
What we remember: Sachin says goodbye
The conclusion of Tendulkar's 24-year-long career wasn't the end of an era, it was the end of an eon, says Sharda Ugra.
The conclusion of Tendulkar's 24-year-long career wasn't the end of an era, it was the end of an eon, says Sharda Ugra.
What we remember: The summer of Johnson
When a spectre out of Dennis Lillee's wildest imaginings came rampaging at England and South Africa - Mitchell Johnson was the fast bowler of every batsman's nightmares.
When a spectre out of Dennis Lillee's wildest imaginings came rampaging at England and South Africa - Mitchell Johnson was the fast bowler of every batsman's nightmares.