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Yorkshire hires Gibson amid rebuild after racism scandal

January 19, 2022 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Former West Indies allrounder Ottis Gibson was hired as head coach of English cricket team Yorkshire on Wednesday, with the club saying his arrival will “help foster a culture of inclusion” amid a racism scandal.

New Zealand postpones Australia tour over border concerns

By STEVE McMORRANJanuary 19, 2022 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s short white ball cricket tour to Australia which was to begin later this month has been postponed because of uncertainty over the team’s return home.

The Black Caps were to leave within days to play Australia in three one-day internationals from Jan.

Bowling, captaincy no worries for Pat Cummins in Ashes

January 17, 2022 GMT

HOBART, Australia (AP) — Pat Cummins has left little doubt that he can captain Australia while tending to his fast bowling duties.

The 28-year-old Cummins was handed the captaincy on the eve of the Ashes series after Tim Paine stepped away from cricket when a sexting scandal became public.

Isolation hitch threatens NZ-Australia white-ball series

January 14, 2022 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s white-ball cricket tour to Australia later this month is in doubt because of extended border restrictions which require the team to have isolation places booked for their return.