THE GOSSIP: YOUR DAILY ROUND-UP OF THE CRICKETING WORLD

Gayle better than Bradman?

Each weekday, The Cricketer rounds up all the latest news from across the game. Here's today's handy bundle.

Steve Smith will not name Australia's XI ahead of the the third Test. (The West Australian)

"That's for them to deal with" - The Australian skipper says his team are focussed on the cricket and not England's antics. (Sky Sports)

We are very fortunate to have Alastair Cook - Joe Root (ESPNcricinfo)

Former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon says England's batsman must deliver at the WACA. (The Mail)

After crashing 18 sixes in the Bangladesh Premier League final, Chris Gayle says he is better than Bradman. (news.com.au)

WATCH: Third umpire Ian Gould makes gaffe during New Zealand's victory over West Indies. (GiveMeSport)

"He shouldn’t be contracted in Australia" - Ian Chappell does not want to see Chris Gayle play in the Big Bash. (3AW)

Meanwhile Brad Hogg has paved the way for the West Indies' batsman's return. (The Canberra Times)

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