McDermott quits as Australia’s bowling mentor – Cricket News Roundup – May 11, 2012 – Part 2
Australian bowling coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Craig-John-McDermott-c51704, has decided to step down from his post, citing the time away from family as the major factor.
The former Test cricketer was appointed in May last year, and played a pivotal part in nurturing some of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392. He has decided to forego his contract in order to spend time with his family.
The Aussies have a hectic schedule to follow in the coming year – away assignments to England and sub-continent, including the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 before gearing themselves for the 2013 Ashes.
“….the team's schedule is a particularly busy one and after looking at the upcoming touring demands, I felt this to be the right decision from a personal and professional point of view," said McDermott.
Pune Warriors’ skipper, Sourav Ganguly, said that he is given undue media attention as compared to other players after reports surfaced that he will play no further part in the ongoing current Indian Premier League season.
The veteran had been criticized for lack of runs, after he managed just 261 runs in 13 IPL innings this term. His captaincy has also been questioned, leading many to suggest him that he must retire from the game.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861’ skipper said.
Australian pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945, revealed that he nearly quit playing cricket after losing passion for the game before changing his mind following a lengthy break, owing to a foot injury.
The left-armer sustained a fracture during the team’s trip to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
"The injury did come at the right time. I'd probably lost a bit of interest in playing the game. If I didn't get the injury, if I kept going, I could have got dropped and that could have been it,” said Johnson.
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