CRICKET

Being captain of the Australian cricket team has been described as the nation’s most aspired-to job after the role of Prime Minister. Being chief executive of Cricket Australia (CA) can’t be too far behind?

India, which dominates world cricket, is embroiled in a bitter battle over how it runs its domestic sport. The turbulence dates back to when the country’s supreme court issued a set of recommendations several years ago, designed to reform Indian cricket from top to bottom.

As the Australian cricket team suffers their fifth consecutive lost at the Test, the public has made a rally for Steve Smith to be ousted as team captain.

England's cricket team captain Alastair Cook almost quit the team but is now looking forward to leading team to Ashes victory next year.