Robert Craddock reports in The Courier-Mail about Allan Border having a net session against the Australian Women’s team in Brisbane.
Border borrowed pads and a bat - it was the first time he had batted with a pinkish handle - then realised the one non-negotiable essential for all batting performances, a groin protector, would not be available given that women don't need them. "I've had my four kids so I suppose there should be nothing major to worry about," Border quipped with a nervous grin before heading to the nets. "I've occasionally been criticised for not having enough balls so as far as some people are concerned it shouldn't make much difference."
The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust hopes to fit an extra 420 seats in the Dally Messenger, MA Noble and Members stands in time for the Ashes Test. And Cricket NSW has sold only 360 of the 1250 seats it was allocated for its initiative, The Cricket Club, and may hand back any leftovers for general sale.
