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

Ponting joins Australia staff, Mathews reclaims Sri Lanka limited overs captaincy

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

Cricket Australia and ECB strive to make Ashes more competitive. (The Canberra Times)

Ricky Ponting will join Australia's coaching staff for the T20 tri-series with England and New Zealand. (Independent)

Angelo Mathews has taken back his role as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain. (ESPNcricinfo)

Darren Lehmann says he is 'pretty happy' with Cameron Bancroft after Ashes series. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Virat Kohli says India's batsmen need to be more positive against South Africa's attack. (bcci.tv)

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis admits he was surprised at India's team selection in the first Test. (The Statesman)

"We got told not to comment on it, but there's been some stuff come out in the media questioning how we go about things in Western Australia" - Ashton Turner defends Perth Scorchers. (cricket.com.au)

Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of Pakistan's second ODI against New Zealand. (PCB.com)

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