Bailey: Aging Aussie Cricketers Won't Falter

0:00Australia's cricket chief selector George Bailey says the men's team won't see a sharp drop in results, even as their veteran stars approach, retirement. He's bullish on the future, pointing to smart planning amid a packed 15-month slate starting this August with tests against Bangladesh, then hitting South Africa, New Zealand, India, and capping with the ashes in England, plus the ODI World Cup. Of the 21 players locked in for contracts through the 2026-2027 season, 8 will be 35 or older by, November's first test against New Zealand in Perth. Meanwhile, only Xavier Bartlett and Cameron Green sit in their 20s, but Bailey stresses the mix of ages and skills keeps things fresh. Australia holds the top spot in ICC test rankings after smashing England 4-1 in last summer's ashes, and despite that World Test Championship, final loss to South Africa. Fans and pundits worry about the aging squad, yet Bailey highlights how modern training

1:00lets players perform longer across sports. He's eyeing fringe talents like Molly Beardman, Callum Viddler, and Jack Edwards to step up, especially in fast bowling with a heavy schedule hits, hardest. All-rounders Cameron Green and Bo Webster could share the low two with Bailey confirming they can both play without messing up the balance. Since state collaborations ramping up, Bailey's got faith the right players will emerge at key moments to chase those big prizes from an India series, when to ending the ashes drought in England since 2001. Sydney News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.