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January 10th 2009 07:59
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch will hold mid-season reviews with players, it has been revealed.
Cricket Australia contracted players were sent emails on Friday asking them to schedule a meeting where they will be able to discuss their playing futures with Hilditch.
The move is designed to give players a better indication of where they sit with national selectors.
Cricket Australia General Manager Cricket, Michael Brown, who advised CA contract players of the latest half-yearly review discussions earlier today, said selector/player discussions had been a routine part of the continuing communication between selectors and players for some years.
The next discussions would be in person where possible but playing and travel requirements meant some catch ups would be by phone.
This is in addition to the regular discussions between selectors and CA contract players at state matches throughout the summer.
Paceman Nathan Bracken welcomed the initiative, saying it would help clear the air for players aggrieved at being overlooked for national duties.
"I think it's just put it in a formal situation. When you look at it we are a professional outfit but we are a business as well, and everybody goes through reviews," he said.
"Obviously you're going to be getting the feedback or information that you're after and asking the right questions."
"So you put forward your case and I've found that in every meeting that I've had with the selection panel they've been very honest and very straightforward."
Bracken, ranked No.2 in the one-day international bowling rankings, believed he was still capable of adding to his five-Test tally despite not being selected in any squads this summer.
"I guess the time that I feel I can't five something to a Test side or two a four-day side I won't be pushing my case anymore," he said.
"Once that stops I'll look at doing something else."
Cricket Australia contracted players were sent emails on Friday asking them to schedule a meeting where they will be able to discuss their playing futures with Hilditch.
The move is designed to give players a better indication of where they sit with national selectors.
Cricket Australia General Manager Cricket, Michael Brown, who advised CA contract players of the latest half-yearly review discussions earlier today, said selector/player discussions had been a routine part of the continuing communication between selectors and players for some years.
The next discussions would be in person where possible but playing and travel requirements meant some catch ups would be by phone.
This is in addition to the regular discussions between selectors and CA contract players at state matches throughout the summer.
Paceman Nathan Bracken welcomed the initiative, saying it would help clear the air for players aggrieved at being overlooked for national duties.
"I think it's just put it in a formal situation. When you look at it we are a professional outfit but we are a business as well, and everybody goes through reviews," he said.
"Obviously you're going to be getting the feedback or information that you're after and asking the right questions."
"So you put forward your case and I've found that in every meeting that I've had with the selection panel they've been very honest and very straightforward."
Bracken, ranked No.2 in the one-day international bowling rankings, believed he was still capable of adding to his five-Test tally despite not being selected in any squads this summer.
"I guess the time that I feel I can't five something to a Test side or two a four-day side I won't be pushing my case anymore," he said.
"Once that stops I'll look at doing something else."
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