Could Australia v Australia A or a Trans-Tasman competition form part of a revamped summer of cricket? - ABC News

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Bring your A game: Calls for cricket to relive a blast from the past

Men's T20 World Cup: October 18 - November 15Big Bash League and Women's Big Bash LeagueFans still talk about it to this day, while administrators of the time wanted to quickly forget it — but now there are calls to bring back the rivalry of Australia v Australia A.

The Australia A team featured the likes of soon-to-be-regular Damien Martyn as captain, attacking batsman — and later Australian coach — Darren Lehmann, and the fiery right-arm fast bowler Jo Angel.Boasting a dark green kit to match their underdog status, they took on the establishment: a seasoned Australia team featuring the likes of Michael Slater, David Boon and Mark Taylor.

The two sides fought it out in the final of the tournament and while the team in canary yellow claimed it comfortably, it's still one of the most savoured domestic series for fans.

 

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