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Ashes blow for Nathan Coulter-Nile, the WACA relaxes its dress code and Chinese players in the Pakistan Super League

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Peter Handscomb feels for under-pressure Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade as he struggles to find form with the Ashes looming. (AAP)

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed. (Reuters)

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal was asked whether he sought any blessing from a "meyni" (sorcerer) ahead of their India tour as team manager Asanka Gurusinha came to his defence to avoid any further embarrassment. (India Today)

A senate hearing revealed that Asad Safiq tops the list of the best-paid Pakistani players, followed by Mohammad Hafeez. (Business Recorder, Pakistan)

Indian head coach Ravi Shastri says that senior pro MS Dhoni is an "ultimate team man" and that his detractors are "jealous". (IANS)

Australia fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile could miss the Ashes series against England after breaking down with another back injury. (Reuters)

Two Chinese cricket players have been drafted to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year. (People's Daily)

The longest Sydney Thunder career has been extended by a further three years with Usman Khawaja signing on until the end of BBL09. (cricket.com.au)

Ahead of the cricket season, those in charge of the exclusive members area at the WACA have relaxed the strict dress code. (The Western Australian)

Darren Sammy says West Indies Cricket would benefit from having a former player in a senior administrative role. (ESPN Cricinfo)

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