George Bailey
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19826.0Global Dominance: 0.01%George Bailey is a former Australian cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and has served in various roles within Cricket Australia after his playing career. He is particularly known for his leadership skills, having captained the Australian One Day International (ODI) team and his involvement in the national selection panel, where he plays a crucial role in team selection and strategy. Bailey has been respected for his cricketing acumen and his efforts in nurturing young talent within the Australian cricket system.
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George Bailey is the chairman of selectors for the Australian cricket team.
Australian cricket selectors need to follow Tony Popovic’s leadAustralia· 2026-06-20
George Bailey admitted that Nathan Lyon's omission upset the 38-year-old.
Australian bowler Jhye Richardson issues timely reminder of his Test credentialsAustralia· 2025-12-05
George Bailey is one of the selectors involved in the decision regarding Nathan Lyon's omission.
Why Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has no issue with Nathan Lyon being ‘absolutely filthy’ at selectors including George Bailey and Andrew McDonaldAustralia· 2025-12-05
George Bailey, the chair of Australia's National Selection Panel, commented on Lyon’s omission.
'Absolutely filthy': 'Gutted' Nathan Lyon voices anger after being dropped from Gabba Ashes Test | Cricket News
India· 2025-12-04
George Bailey admitted the selection panel's decision to omit Nathan Lyon was contentious.
Nathan Lyon’s absence and Joe Root’s century put Gabba Test under the spotlightAustralia· 2025-12-04
George Bailey is referenced as being asked by Steve Waugh to step up in cricket selections.
The day Sir Geoffrey should have appealedAustralia· 2025-11-30
George Bailey is the chief selector who is expected to make tough decisions regarding the team.
Usman Khawaja should make way for Head as opener, says Mark TaylorAustralia· 2025-11-28
Selection chair George Bailey had joked about Marsh’s intention to get on the beers during the Perth Test.
Mitchell Marsh firms for cameo against England as Ricky Ponting declares the visiting side of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum incapable of changeAustralia· 2025-11-26
George Bailey is mentioned as the chairman of selectors for Australia.
England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to rememberAustralia· 2025-11-21
Chief selector George Bailey said earlier this month that Sammy is no different.
Sam Konstas plays under 21 match on same day at Test team flies to Perth for Ashes opener against EnglandAustralia· 2025-11-16
George Bailey has spoken glowingly of Michael Neser’s readiness for the upcoming matches.
England star bowler suffers hamstring tightness ahead of Australia TestAustralia· 2025-11-13
Head selector George Bailey trumpeted the fact that 14 of Australia’s 15 Test squad were playing in this Shield round.
The Ashes will be a war of attrition. It’s already begunAustralia· 2025-11-12
George Bailey reflects a quiet confidence about Australia's readiness for the Ashes.
Australia have settled on their Ashes squad. Can they beat England … again?Australia· 2025-11-07
George Bailey defends the age of players for the Perth opener.
Australia Ashes squad: George Bailey defends age of players for Perth opener
United Kingdom· 2025-11-05George Bailey addressed the criticisms calmly and with a touch of cheek regarding player influence at selection.
Steve Waugh criticises Australian selector George Bailey before Test team for first 2025 Ashes Test is announcedAustralia· 2025-11-05
Chairman of selectors George Bailey said the squad 'gives us good balance'.
Australia announces 15-member squad for first Ashes Test in PerthUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-05
George Bailey is the current chairman of selectors for the Australian cricket team.
Inside the history and culture of Test cricket selectorsAustralia· 2025-10-24
George Bailey is the head selector who played down concerns regarding Cameron Green's injury.
Cameron Green at 5 and Travis Head to 6? Adam Gilchrist floats surprise order switchAustralia· 2025-10-19
George Bailey is the Australia chairman of selectors who expressed confidence in Cummins' experience and preparation.
Pat Cummins: Australia captain expected to be fit for AshesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02Selectors chairman George Bailey said the rangy, swing-bowling maestro would be hard to replace.
Australia pace great Mitchell Starc retires from T20 international cricket - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-02
Chief selector George Bailey was at training, just days after informing Labuschagne that his streak of 53 consecutive Tests since the 2019 Ashes was over.
Labuschagne in the nets, Smith in New YorkAustralia· 2025-06-21
George Bailey confirmed that Josh Inglis and Sam Konstas would replace Smith and Labuschagne in the XI.
Labuschagne axed as Konstas and Inglis to face West IndiesAustralia· 2025-06-19Chair of selectors George Bailey spoke about the squad's development.
Marsh back to skipper Australia in Windies T20s, Cummins and Starc rested
Guyana· 2025-06-05
Maxwell had a good chat with chairman of selectors George Bailey about his future in cricket.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell quits ODIs to focus on T20 World Cup - SportPakistan· 2025-06-02
George Bailey spoke with Glenn Maxwell about his future in cricket.
All-rounder calls stumps on his one-day international careerAustralia· 2025-06-02
George Bailey is the chief selector for the Australian cricket team and expressed excitement about the squad.
Australia in touch with IPL over security as players ponder return - SportPakistan· 2025-05-14Chief selector George Bailey expressed excitement about having Pat, Josh, and Cam back in the squad for the World Test Championship final.
World Test Championship final: Green & Cummins return for AustraliaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13Australia’s chief selector, George Bailey, said Cricket Australia understood and supported Smith’s decision.
Australia’s Steve Smith retires from one-day internationals - SportPakistan· 2025-03-05
National Selection Panel chair George Bailey said: 'We fully understand and support Steve's decision to retire from One-Day International cricket.'
Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Australia's Champions Trophy exit | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-03-05
Selection chair George Bailey said they fully understand and support Steve’s decision to retire from one-day international cricket.
Australia star Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Champions Trophy loss to India; Cricket World Cup; AshesAustralia· 2025-03-05