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Glenn Maxwell: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has decided to relinquish the captaincy of the Melbourne Stars. The announcement comes in the wake of the Stars' failure to secure a spot in the finals for the fourth consecutive year, says a report.According to cricket.com.au Maxwell shared his decision with the Stars' squad after a narrow seven-run defeat to the Hobart Hurricanes in their final game of KFC BBL 13. Despite a commendable effort in the middle of the season, where they secured four consecutive victories, the Stars stumbled in their last three games, sealing their fate outside the finals race. The 33-year-old Maxwell took charge of the Stars ahead of BBL 08, succeeding John Hastings as captain. In his five seasons at the helm, Maxwell led the team to the final in his first two seasons but couldn't secure the elusive title, succumbing to the Renegades and the Sixers in BBL 08 and BBL 09, respectively. Maxwell's captaincy record stands at 35 wins and 31 losses, with the dynamic all-rounder missing the entire BBL 12 season due to a broken leg. His decision to step down from captaincy doesn't mark the end of his association with the Stars, as he remains contracted with the team until the conclusion of BBL 15. The search for Maxwell's successor is already underway, and Marcus Stoinis emerges as a potential candidate. Stoinis, who filled in for Maxwell when he was sidelined with a torn forearm muscle earlier in the season, is, however, currently out of contract. Reflecting on the season and Maxwell's leadership, the Stars' new English coach, Peter Moores, expressed his admiration for the outgoing captain. Despite a frustrating end to the season, Moores commended Maxwell for his enthusiasm and drive, especially after the highs of the recent World Cup. Moores told Fox Cricket during the Stars' final match against the Hurricanes that he'd loved his first year in the Big Bash, albeit with a "frustrating" finish after failing to take their chance of qualifying for the finals. He also said Maxwell had been "fantastic to work with" as captain. Maxwell, in a pre-match interview before the clash with the Hurricanes, acknowledged the team's progress under Moores' coaching. He emphasized the need to start the tournament better, addressing a historical issue, and praised Moores for instilling a sense of calm in the dressing room. "I feel like we've made some really good strides this year," he told Fox Cricket. 'Mooresy' has been an outstanding addition as coach and the level of calm he's spread throughout the changeroom has been outstanding. "We've just got to find a way to start the tournament better, and it's been an issue that we've had for a long period of time. "But the fact that we were able to turn it around and get those wins through the middle was a sign that we are moving in the right direction, we've just got to try and do that for a little bit longer." Read the full article

The West Australian: Australia's David Warner has said that his former team-mate Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion, however scathing, about the opener's retirement plans.Warner said Johnson was “entitled to opinion” after the pacer expressed his disapproval in a column for The West Australian, questioning over why the left-handed opener is getting a hero’s send-off while still not owning up to his role in the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal. As Australian captain Pat Cummins declared that the Test team would be "fiercely protective" of the seasoned opener in the event of outside assaults, Warner refrained from adding gasoline to the flames. "It wouldn't be a summer without a headline, would it?" said Warner at the launch of Fox Cricket's summer coverage in Parramatta on Friday. "It is what it is. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions. Moving forward, we're looking forward to a nice Test over in the west." Warner, focused on ending his career on a high, said he learned long ago to knuckle down in the face of criticism like Johnson's. "My parents ingrained that into me," he said. "They taught me every day to fight and work hard. When you go onto the world stage and you don't realise what comes with that, it's a lot of media, a lot of criticism but a lot of positive. "I think what's more important is what you see here today, the people coming out to support cricket." Warner has only scored one Test century in 25 matches since the summer of 2020–21; that century came in his 100th Test at the MCG in late 2022 when he amassed a remarkable double-hundred against South Africa. Australian selectors have been loyal to Warner over the rough patch, which has undoubtedly included two dismissals in the 1990s, and are currently deciding who would replace him after Sydney. The team has shown to be just as encouraging lately. Read the full article

Shane Warne 8/12/21 Portrait taken on the first day of the Australian Ashes series at Foxsports studios Sydney. I didn't have long with Shane and usually make small talk with people we shoot. I asked him what he thought about the test and he replied "a fast games a good game". A reflection of his life. His energy was positive and infectious as they all say he sprinkled magic everwhere he went. A true Australian legend, Rip Warnie. Love to his family and friends x #shanewarne @shanewarne23 #portrait #foxcricket #andrewfawcett https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6qBz_p9Yl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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