Story The Future of Australian Cricket (C2007) Destination: 2020 - By Brett_lee and aus5892

[mattfb]

And i would imagine it will be pretty good.
Take your time, i dont mind.

 

[smssia0112]

No correct name guesses yet, perhaps you can think of someone waiting in the wings to represent their country (hint)?

 

[kookaburra69]

Ross Mathers?

Um chris rodgers or Phil Jacques?

 

[smssia0112]

Ross Mathers?

Um chris rodgers or Phil Jacques?

Both of those will be in their 40s by then, so no luck. As for Ross Mathers, how old will you be in 2020?

 

[Brett_Lee]

CRICKET AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES SQUAD​

Welcome to this cricket update on Channel 9's Wide World of Sports. Cricket Australia have just announced theri squad for the upcomming 2020 QANTAS Ashes Series. There is alot of enthusiasm and experience from International and Domestic levels from these players.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET SQUAD Coach: Dan Lee

Batsman Coach: Ricky Ponting

Wicket Keeper Coach: Adam Crosswhaite

All Rounders

Bowlers Coach: Glenn McGrath

Cricket Australia's CEO and Chairman of Selectors Michael Hussey had a chat with the media after the annoucnement.

MEDIA: Are you very confident about the new squad?
MH: Yes we are, we both feel that this side has so much potential.
MN: The experience in this side is fairly decent so we assume they will be able to play up to expectations.
MEDIA: Do you both think that this squad could bring Australia's winning records from back in early 2000's back on track?
MHWithout doubt, over the break, we have worked extremely hard coaching the players and they all feel extremely confident.
MEDIA: Marcus, have you spoken to captain Dean Sherr about the squad and certain things you want happening? Also is he confident about beating England in the upcoming Ashes?
MN: Yes I have, and he is very confident. He also has some plans up his sleeve which he will be working with his squad.
MEDIA: Michael, do you reckon this squad can beat the likes of Ricky Ponting's men back in 2007?
MH: Well its hard to say. It depends on how these guys go, but I am sure everyone will be judging after the Ashes series and Carlton Drought OD Series is Completed.
MEDIA: Thanks to both of you for this press release


Stay Tuned as the English squad for the Ashes will be annoucned soon. Along with the new Australian Sponsors

 

[mattfb]

Squad looks good. Looks like you put a lot of effort into this!
Well done and keep it up.

 

[kookaburra69]

Great update guys,nice squad aswell.

 

[Hooper]

Wow! A whole new squad! Whos that Kumar guy? Looks/sounds Asian.

 

[smssia0112]

Aussies Announce New and Old Sponsors​

Tony Jones (yes the moron's still there) reporting for Nine's Wide of World Sport Update

Australia has today announced its new batch of sponsors, with some new and old faces in the fray. Among the newcomers include Australian airline QANTAS, who replace Telstra as the premier sponsor of the Test Match Season, ahead of the upcoming Ashes series against England. Carlton Draught continued their sponsorship of the Triangular ODI Series, to be played after the Ashes. Other newcomers included Coke Zero, Sony and Bundaberg Rum, with Ford and Johnnie Walker remaining domestic associate sponsors.

The full sponsor list is below.

Premier Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

Major Sponsors:

Associate Sponsors:

 

[Hooper]

Bloody Hell, loads of sponsors! At least CA will be rolling in the dough!

Tony Jones (yes the moron's still there)

Lol!

 

[smssia0112]

Wow! A whole new squad! Whos that Kumar guy? Looks/sounds Asian.

Kumar Amin was born in Sri Lanka but moved to QLD when he was 4. He is a talented opening batsman.

 

[Pakistani Army]

Cool nice squad....Great presentation aswell you guys!

 

[mattfb]

Grrr Nine :

 

[Hooper]

Kumar Amin was born in Sri Lanka but moved to QLD when he was 4. He is a talented opening batsman.

Nice...Andy Symonds style

 

[Gilly Fan]

Is 3 mobile still showing the cricket on their mboile phones? I hope so.

Cameron White's nephew? :

Great work. Can't wait for the matches. I hope we see some animations.