After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis.&nbsp;Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over.&nbsp;Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter.&nbsp;“In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-jasprit-bumrah-is-not-playing-for-mi-vs-rajasthan-royals-1779616624869">IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?</a>&nbsp;He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did."&nbsp;Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently.&nbsp;"If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted.&nbsp;With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis. Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over. Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter. “In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals? He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did." Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently. "If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted. With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

'Iyer wanted to be one who made the difference': PBKS coach hails skipper after win over LSG

Former Australian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/brad-haddin">Brad Haddin</a> has praised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> for his remarkable performances over the past year, highlighting his growing maturity and consistency. Haddin believes Head is a strong contender for the prestigious Allan Border Medal, which is awarded to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australia-cricket">Australia</a>&rsquo;s best male cricketer annually.
Head has been instrumental in Australia&rsquo;s recent success across formats, delivering match-winning knocks and playing key roles in crucial encounters. His ability to adapt to different conditions and situations has made him one of the most reliable batters in the team.
Speaking on Head&rsquo;s progress, Haddin noted that the left-handed batter has significantly matured in his approach to the game. &ldquo;He has added a lot of maturity to his batting. His decision-making has improved, and he has shown the ability to control the tempo of his innings,&rdquo; Haddin as quoted by Fox Cricket.
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One of Head&rsquo;s standout performances came in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India, where he played a match-winning innings of 137 runs. His heroics helped Australia lift their sixth ODI World Cup title. Additionally, he has been a key player in the Test format, producing impactful innings in the Ashes series and beyond.
Head&rsquo;s ability to perform under pressure and on big occasions has set him apart from his peers. His aggressive yet calculated batting style has provided Australia with a dependable middle-order option, capable of changing the course of a match.
The Allan Border Medal, Australia&rsquo;s highest individual cricketing honor, is awarded based on performances across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Given his contributions in all three formats, Head is among the frontrunners for the award.
Haddin emphasized that Head&rsquo;s consistency and leadership on the field make him a deserving candidate. &ldquo;He has been phenomenal for Australia, delivering in crucial moments. He&rsquo;s not just scoring runs but also influencing matches with his presence,&rdquo; Haddin added.
With his recent performances, Travis Head has strengthened his claim to the Allan Border Medal, and many believe he could be the rightful recipient of Australian cricket&rsquo;s top individual accolade.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Head has been instrumental in Australia’s recent success across formats, delivering match-winning knocks in crucial encounters

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin has praised Travis Head for his remarkable performances over the past year, highlighting his growing maturity and consistency. Haddin believes Head is a strong contender for the prestigious Allan Border Medal, which is awarded to Australia’s best male cricketer annually. Head has been instrumental in Australia’s recent success across formats, delivering match-winning knocks and playing key roles in crucial encounters. His ability to adapt to different conditions and situations has made him one of the most reliable batters in the team. Speaking on Head’s progress, Haddin noted that the left-handed batter has significantly matured in his approach to the game. “He has added a lot of maturity to his batting. His decision-making has improved, and he has shown the ability to control the tempo of his innings,” Haddin as quoted by Fox Cricket. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Former captain Rashid Latif slams Pakistan squad as ‘political selection' One of Head’s standout performances came in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India, where he played a match-winning innings of 137 runs. His heroics helped Australia lift their sixth ODI World Cup title. Additionally, he has been a key player in the Test format, producing impactful innings in the Ashes series and beyond. Head’s ability to perform under pressure and on big occasions has set him apart from his peers. His aggressive yet calculated batting style has provided Australia with a dependable middle-order option, capable of changing the course of a match. The Allan Border Medal, Australia’s highest individual cricketing honor, is awarded based on performances across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Given his contributions in all three formats, Head is among the frontrunners for the award. Haddin emphasized that Head’s consistency and leadership on the field make him a deserving candidate. “He has been phenomenal for Australia, delivering in crucial moments. He’s not just scoring runs but also influencing matches with his presence,” Haddin added. With his recent performances, Travis Head has strengthened his claim to the Allan Border Medal, and many believe he could be the rightful recipient of Australian cricket’s top individual accolade. (With inputs from agencies)

'Travis Head emerging as Allan Border Medal favourite', says former Aus cricketer Brad Haddin

It was during the summer of 2009/10 at WACA in Perth, Australia when an ugly spat involving lanky West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn, Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and pacer Mitchell Johnson took place. As per Haddin, he heard Benn saying to both (Johnson and Haddin) that he will stab them.

The tension broke out when Benn collided with Johnson while trying to field off his bowling in the first innings. Some heated words were exchanged after&nbsp;the collision and moments later Haddin also joined in. Later, the former keeper batsman pointed his bat towards Benn after the tall spinner tried to throw the ball at the striker’s end despite Haddin standing well inside the crease.

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Disclosing as to what really happened then and what words were exchanged, Haddin, while doing commentary on day 5 of the first Test against West Indies on Triple M, said,

“He (Benn) used to want to sledge us but he didn’t really want us to hear which wasn’t a great character trait.

“But then he said something really weird, we were about to head to the T20 World Cup and he said ‘You two won’t get out alive in Barbados, I will stab you and I said ‘beg your pardon and that then is when it got misty and I don’t really know what happened after that.

“You’re sticking up for your mate, we’ve always been close Jonno (Johnson) and I so I’ve just gone in and pointed the bat and said ‘this is on now, you can’t say things like that.”

Following the incident, Benn was handed a two-match suspension while both Johnson and Haddin received 10% and 25% fines, respectively.

“I remember I got fined 25 percent of my match fee and I looked at it and I signed it and I handed it straight back and walked out,” Haddin said.

“And he said ‘Hads what are you doing?’ And I said ‘mate that was all worth it, I’m happy to pay 25 percent.”

Australia had won that Perth Test by 35 runs.

It was during the summer of 2009/10 at WACA in Perth, Australia when an ugly spat involving lanky West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn, Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and pacer Mitchell Johnson took place.

It was during the summer of 2009/10 at WACA in Perth, Australia when an ugly spat involving lanky West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn, Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and pacer Mitchell Johnson took place. As per Haddin, he heard Benn saying to both (Johnson and Haddin) that he will stab them. The tension broke out when Benn collided with Johnson while trying to field off his bowling in the first innings. Some heated words were exchanged after the collision and moments later Haddin also joined in. Later, the former keeper batsman pointed his bat towards Benn after the tall spinner tried to throw the ball at the striker’s end despite Haddin standing well inside the crease. ALSO READ: Shafali Verma picked to lead India at the maiden Under-19 World Cup Disclosing as to what really happened then and what words were exchanged, Haddin, while doing commentary on day 5 of the first Test against West Indies on Triple M, said, “He (Benn) used to want to sledge us but he didn’t really want us to hear which wasn’t a great character trait. “But then he said something really weird, we were about to head to the T20 World Cup and he said ‘You two won’t get out alive in Barbados, I will stab you and I said ‘beg your pardon and that then is when it got misty and I don’t really know what happened after that. “You’re sticking up for your mate, we’ve always been close Jonno (Johnson) and I so I’ve just gone in and pointed the bat and said ‘this is on now, you can’t say things like that.” Following the incident, Benn was handed a two-match suspension while both Johnson and Haddin received 10% and 25% fines, respectively. “I remember I got fined 25 percent of my match fee and I looked at it and I signed it and I handed it straight back and walked out,” Haddin said. “And he said ‘Hads what are you doing?’ And I said ‘mate that was all worth it, I’m happy to pay 25 percent.” Australia had won that Perth Test by 35 runs.

'I will stab you' - Brad Haddin recalls ugly spat with Sulieman Benn during 2009 Perth Test

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has admitted that the decision to drop Australian opener David Warner from the team's playing XI midway through the IPL 2021 season had nothing to do with cricket.

Warner, who guided SRH to their lone IPL triumph in 2016, was left out of the team's playing XI for the second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE. However, he played an instrumental role in&nbsp;Australia's maiden&nbsp;T20 World Cup victory as&nbsp;the aggressive opener turned things around and was named Player of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 after hitting 289 runs in the tournament.

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"I tell you what, it was not a cricket decision that he was not playing for SunRisers Hyderabad. I think the one thing you have to realise about David is that he was not out of form, he was out of match practice. They had a long break. He did not go to Bangladesh or the West Indies. But he turned up in a really good headspace. He was hitting the ball well, circumstances were out of our control, even the coaching staff," Haddin said on the Grade Cricketers Podcast. 
 
"But it was not because he was out of form. All he needed was some match time. He hit the ball well. He just needed to spend some time in the middle to get at the rhythm again. As the tournament went on, you saw his class. He got a bit of rhythm back into his game and he was good to watch," he added.

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The Australia opener has hinted that he may play for a new club in the upcoming IPL season, but the SRH team management is&nbsp;yet to formally declare his departure.

Warner has been one of the most productive overseas players in the IPL, and his performance in the recently finished ICC Men's T20 World Cup will make him one of the most sought-after players at the IPL 2022 auction.

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has admitted that the decision to drop Australian opener David Warner from the team's playing XI midway through the IPL 2021 season had nothing to do with cricket.

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has admitted that the decision to drop Australian opener David Warner from the team's playing XI midway through the IPL 2021 season had nothing to do with cricket. Warner, who guided SRH to their lone IPL triumph in 2016, was left out of the team's playing XI for the second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE. However, he played an instrumental role in Australia's maiden T20 World Cup victory as the aggressive opener turned things around and was named Player of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 after hitting 289 runs in the tournament. ALSO READ: Pakistan to host Champions Trophy 2025, India to stage three ICC tournaments till 2031 "I tell you what, it was not a cricket decision that he was not playing for SunRisers Hyderabad. I think the one thing you have to realise about David is that he was not out of form, he was out of match practice. They had a long break. He did not go to Bangladesh or the West Indies. But he turned up in a really good headspace. He was hitting the ball well, circumstances were out of our control, even the coaching staff," Haddin said on the Grade Cricketers Podcast. "But it was not because he was out of form. All he needed was some match time. He hit the ball well. He just needed to spend some time in the middle to get at the rhythm again. As the tournament went on, you saw his class. He got a bit of rhythm back into his game and he was good to watch," he added. Also Read: Was called 'bomber', 'curry muncher': Ex-Essex cricketer Zoheb Sharif makes racism allegations against club The Australia opener has hinted that he may play for a new club in the upcoming IPL season, but the SRH team management is yet to formally declare his departure. Warner has been one of the most productive overseas players in the IPL, and his performance in the recently finished ICC Men's T20 World Cup will make him one of the most sought-after players at the IPL 2022 auction.

Dropping David Warner from SRH playing XI was not a cricket decision, says assistant coach Brad Haddin

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has opened up about the management’s decision to replace David Warner as the captain of the team during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Haddin revealed that Warner responded to the demotion with ‘class’ and just got back with his job as nothing happened.<o:p></o:p>

Warner was not only removed from the captaincy role but was even dropped from the playing XI, a move that shocked the cricket fraternity considering Warner has been among the most consistent players in the history of IPL. <o:p></o:p>

Haddin said the way Warner would have come back in contention to start in the next few days while adding the southpaw is one of the best in the world in the shortest format of the game. <o:p></o:p>

While SRH was lying at the bottom of the IPL 2021 table, the SRH management decided to shake things up in a bid to get back to winning run.

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“He took it with class. It was a bit of a shock to everyone. Management decided to go in a different direction to try to spark something within the team. We weren’t playing to the standard we needed to. With Davey, the way he handled it was all class. He just got on back with the job,” Haddin (while being asked about Warner’s reaction) was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket.<o:p></o:p>

“I dare say he would have come back in contention in the next few games. He is one of the best in the world in that form of the game. You only had to look at the way he reacted when he came onto the bench. He was around everyone, running the drinks out. He was still really vocal in the meetings. He handled a difficult situation with a lot of class,” Haddin added.

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While it is unclear whether Warner would return back to SRH if and when the IPL 2021 resumes later this year, the Hyderabad franchise would be itching to clinch a few wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.<o:p></o:p>

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has opened up about the management’s decision to replace David Warner as the captain of the team during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Brad Haddin has opened up about the management’s decision to replace David Warner as the captain of the team during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Haddin revealed that Warner responded to the demotion with ‘class’ and just got back with his job as nothing happened. Warner was not only removed from the captaincy role but was even dropped from the playing XI, a move that shocked the cricket fraternity considering Warner has been among the most consistent players in the history of IPL. Haddin said the way Warner would have come back in contention to start in the next few days while adding the southpaw is one of the best in the world in the shortest format of the game. While SRH was lying at the bottom of the IPL 2021 table, the SRH management decided to shake things up in a bid to get back to winning run. ALSO READ: 'They weren't going to Gabba': Australia skipper Tim Paine says Team India good at 'creating sideshows' “He took it with class. It was a bit of a shock to everyone. Management decided to go in a different direction to try to spark something within the team. We weren’t playing to the standard we needed to. With Davey, the way he handled it was all class. He just got on back with the job,” Haddin (while being asked about Warner’s reaction) was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket. “I dare say he would have come back in contention in the next few games. He is one of the best in the world in that form of the game. You only had to look at the way he reacted when he came onto the bench. He was around everyone, running the drinks out. He was still really vocal in the meetings. He handled a difficult situation with a lot of class,” Haddin added. ALSO READ: Domination continues! India remain atop of ICC Men’s Test team rankings While it is unclear whether Warner would return back to SRH if and when the IPL 2021 resumes later this year, the Hyderabad franchise would be itching to clinch a few wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.

'Took it with class': SRH assistant coach Brad Haddin opens up on David Warner captaincy snub

India, after humiliation in Adelaide, will move to Melbourne for the second Test against Australia in a bid to get back into the four-match Test series. India will be without skipper Virat Kohli (paternity leave) and Mohammed Shami (injury) with a massive task looming ahead for the Ajinkya Rahane-led Team India. Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, former Australian batsman&nbsp;Mark Waugh has said that there is no way India would be able to avoid a whitewash in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India were dismantled for just 36 runs in the second innings as Australia won the Adelaide Test comfortably by eight wickets. With many predicting India might bounce back in the series, Waugh has said there is ‘no hope’ for the Indian team.

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“I thought Adelaide was the Test that they could win on paper and with Virat Kohli here for just the one Test. I thought the conditions would suit them.

“I just can’t see how they can bounce back (after) Australia whitewashed them on the third day.

“So ‘no’ is the answer four-nil to Australia," Mark Waugh told on Fox Cricket.

Former Aussie wicket-keeper Brad Haddin also backed Waugh’s statement as he said he is not sure whether India would be able to get back the energy on and off the field after the departure of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

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“If they are going to get back into the game, what I want to know is where they’re going to get their energy from,” Haddin said on Fox Cricket. “Virat Kohli is gone now and a lot of the energy comes off the back of what he does. He’s a world-class player, he’s their leader.

“I would have a look at bringing someone in like Rohit Sharma. If he comes out of quarantine and he’s in good knick and he’s fit enough to play, I’d put him straight in because I think they need a senior player like that to take the anxiety out of everything and just get everyone thinking about cricket again.”

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is likely to play in the third Test, scheduled to be played in Sydney from January 7, upon completing his 14-day mandatory quarantine phase. 
&nbsp;

India, after humiliation in Adelaide, will move to Melbourne for the second Test against Australia in a bid to get back into the four-match Test series. India will be without skipper Virat Kohli (paternity leave) and Mohammed Shami (injury) with a massive task looming ahead for the Ajinkya Rahane-led Team India.

India, after humiliation in Adelaide, will move to Melbourne for the second Test against Australia in a bid to get back into the four-match Test series. India will be without skipper Virat Kohli (paternity leave) and Mohammed Shami (injury) with a massive task looming ahead for the Ajinkya Rahane-led Team India. Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, former Australian batsman Mark Waugh has said that there is no way India would be able to avoid a whitewash in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India were dismantled for just 36 runs in the second innings as Australia won the Adelaide Test comfortably by eight wickets. With many predicting India might bounce back in the series, Waugh has said there is ‘no hope’ for the Indian team. ALSO READ: No need to move Rohit Sharma from Sydney, he is safe: BCCI official “I thought Adelaide was the Test that they could win on paper and with Virat Kohli here for just the one Test. I thought the conditions would suit them. “I just can’t see how they can bounce back (after) Australia whitewashed them on the third day. “So ‘no’ is the answer four-nil to Australia," Mark Waugh told on Fox Cricket. Former Aussie wicket-keeper Brad Haddin also backed Waugh’s statement as he said he is not sure whether India would be able to get back the energy on and off the field after the departure of Virat Kohli. ALSO READ: Players will go out, new faces will come in. But what about Mr Ravi Shastri? “If they are going to get back into the game, what I want to know is where they’re going to get their energy from,” Haddin said on Fox Cricket. “Virat Kohli is gone now and a lot of the energy comes off the back of what he does. He’s a world-class player, he’s their leader. “I would have a look at bringing someone in like Rohit Sharma. If he comes out of quarantine and he’s in good knick and he’s fit enough to play, I’d put him straight in because I think they need a senior player like that to take the anxiety out of everything and just get everyone thinking about cricket again.” Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is likely to play in the third Test, scheduled to be played in Sydney from January 7, upon completing his 14-day mandatory quarantine phase.

'No hope': Mark Waugh predicts Australia to whitewash India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Injury-plagued Australia is finding a hard time to figure out their playing XI for their first Test against Team India. Hosts have already lost Will Pucovski, Marnus Harris and David Warner to injuries, however, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is convinced that veteran batsman Shaun Marsh is likely to not feature in team's future plans.

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With multiple injuries, Media has been talking about the potential return of Shaun Marsh in the Test squad. However, Haddin feels that Marsh's time is done. “I think Shaun Marsh’s time is done,” Haddin said on Fox Cricket.&nbsp;

“The theatre around it sounds great. He has started the Sheffield Shield season in fine form, he’s played really well tonight but he’s 37 years of age. You’ve got to move on. Everyone wants him to play again for Australia because he is such a good person but I think we’ve got to look at someone else.”

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Brett Lee agreed with Brad Haddin and said that Marsh had his share of opportunities. “The hardest thing for me is when he is on, he is so good to watch,” Lee said. “He has had his opportunities; he has had his chances. It’s probably been injury that has let him down rather than form,” the former Australia quick said.

Injury-plagued Australia is finding a hard time to figure out their playing XI for their first Test against Team India. Hosts have already lost Will Pucovski, Marnus Harris and David Warner to injuries, however, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is convinced that veteran batsman Shaun Marsh is likely to not feature in team's future plans.

Injury-plagued Australia is finding a hard time to figure out their playing XI for their first Test against Team India. Hosts have already lost Will Pucovski, Marnus Harris and David Warner to injuries, however, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is convinced that veteran batsman Shaun Marsh is likely to not feature in team's future plans. Also read: Pak vs NZ: Skipper Babar Azam ruled out of T20 series due to fractured thumb With multiple injuries, Media has been talking about the potential return of Shaun Marsh in the Test squad. However, Haddin feels that Marsh's time is done. “I think Shaun Marsh’s time is done,” Haddin said on Fox Cricket. “The theatre around it sounds great. He has started the Sheffield Shield season in fine form, he’s played really well tonight but he’s 37 years of age. You’ve got to move on. Everyone wants him to play again for Australia because he is such a good person but I think we’ve got to look at someone else.” Also read: Sunil Gavaskar picks this batsman who will bat at No.4 after Virat Kohli leaves Brett Lee agreed with Brad Haddin and said that Marsh had his share of opportunities. “The hardest thing for me is when he is on, he is so good to watch,” Lee said. “He has had his opportunities; he has had his chances. It’s probably been injury that has let him down rather than form,” the former Australia quick said.

'I think Shaun Marsh’s time is done': Brad Haddin on chances of veteran Aussie's selection

Former Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has joined the Australian team support staff as fielding coach until the end of 2019, Cricket Australia said Thursday.

Haddin replaces former Australia batsman Greg Blewett, who has taken up a position with the South Australian Cricket Association.

Haddin, 39, has coached the Australia A side and was an assistant coach during Australia&#39;s tour of New Zealand earlier this year.

He also had a stint with Islamabad in the Pakistan Premier League.

His first assignment will be Australia&#39;s two-Test tour to Bangladesh later this month.

&quot;I grew up in an era of players like Andrew Symonds and Ricky Ponting who gave Australian cricket a real identity in the standards of world-class fielding,&quot; Haddin said in a statement.

&quot;I want to hold this group accountable to that kind of standard and I believe we have the talent to do that and I am looking forward to the challenge.&quot;&nbsp;

Haddin played 66 Tests, taking 262 catches, and playing 126 one-day internationals, and 34 T20 Internationals for Australia before retiring in 2015.

Haddin replaces former Australia batsman Greg Blewett, who has taken up a position with the South Australian Cricket Association

Former Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has joined the Australian team support staff as fielding coach until the end of 2019, Cricket Australia said Thursday. Haddin replaces former Australia batsman Greg Blewett, who has taken up a position with the South Australian Cricket Association. Haddin, 39, has coached the Australia A side and was an assistant coach during Australia's tour of New Zealand earlier this year. He also had a stint with Islamabad in the Pakistan Premier League. His first assignment will be Australia's two-Test tour to Bangladesh later this month. "I grew up in an era of players like Andrew Symonds and Ricky Ponting who gave Australian cricket a real identity in the standards of world-class fielding," Haddin said in a statement. "I want to hold this group accountable to that kind of standard and I believe we have the talent to do that and I am looking forward to the challenge." Haddin played 66 Tests, taking 262 catches, and playing 126 one-day internationals, and 34 T20 Internationals for Australia before retiring in 2015.

Brad Haddin joins Australia's coaching staff

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and fast bowler Ryan Harris will join the team&#39;s coaching staff for the tour of New Zealand in January, the country&#39;s cricket board said on Tuesday.

The pair will act as coaching consultants during the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand in January and February, Cricket Australia said.

Harris will concentrate on bowling, with regular coach David Saker heading to India early with batting coach Graeme Hick to prepare for the test series starting in February.

Haddin, who joined Harris in retirement last year, will be employed as a fielding consultant.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a fantastic opportunity for us to have ex-players of the caliber of Brad and Ryan on board for this tour and continue their involvement in Australian cricket,&quot; head coach Darren Lehmann said in a media release.

&ldquo;Both these guys have worked hard on their coaching since leaving the game and thoroughly deserve their opportunity.

&ldquo;They will bring a great insight to the team and their appointment highlights some of the depth we have in Australia in the coaching pathway system.&quot;

Haddin, 38, has been involved preparing the next generation of talent in the Australia &#39;A&#39; side, while Harris, who has aspirations of becoming the team&#39;s next head bowling coach, was an assistant during the one-day international team&#39;s recent 5-0 whitewash by South Africa on tour.

&ldquo;South Africa was a great learning experience for me and it was fantastic to be back with the team again,&quot; said Harris.

Australia&#39;s coaching staff have been under the microscope, with both the test and one-day teams struggling in recent months.

Australia&#39;s series-opening loss to South Africa in Perth on Monday was its fourth defeat in succession after the 3-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka.

The second test against the Proteas starts on Saturday in Hobart.

(Reuters)

The pair will act as coaching consultants during the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand in January and February

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and fast bowler Ryan Harris will join the team's coaching staff for the tour of New Zealand in January, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. The pair will act as coaching consultants during the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand in January and February, Cricket Australia said. Harris will concentrate on bowling, with regular coach David Saker heading to India early with batting coach Graeme Hick to prepare for the test series starting in February. Haddin, who joined Harris in retirement last year, will be employed as a fielding consultant. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to have ex-players of the caliber of Brad and Ryan on board for this tour and continue their involvement in Australian cricket," head coach Darren Lehmann said in a media release. “Both these guys have worked hard on their coaching since leaving the game and thoroughly deserve their opportunity. “They will bring a great insight to the team and their appointment highlights some of the depth we have in Australia in the coaching pathway system." Haddin, 38, has been involved preparing the next generation of talent in the Australia 'A' side, while Harris, who has aspirations of becoming the team's next head bowling coach, was an assistant during the one-day international team's recent 5-0 whitewash by South Africa on tour. “South Africa was a great learning experience for me and it was fantastic to be back with the team again," said Harris. Australia's coaching staff have been under the microscope, with both the test and one-day teams struggling in recent months. Australia's series-opening loss to South Africa in Perth on Monday was its fourth defeat in succession after the 3-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka. The second test against the Proteas starts on Saturday in Hobart. (Reuters)

Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris to join Australia coaching staff in New Zealand

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