Tony Dodemaide
Tony Dodemaide is a former Australian cricketer and current selector for the national team. He played as a right-handed batsman and medium-fast bowler during his first-class career from 1988 to 1997, representing Victoria and Australia. After retiring, Dodemaide transitioned into coaching and selection roles, where he has been involved in identifying and nurturing talent for the Australian cricket team. Recently, he made headlines for explaining Nathan Lyon's unexpected omission from the squad, citing conditions and the behavior of the pink Dukes ball as the primary reasons for opting for a pace-heavy bowling attack.
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Selector Tony Dodemaide said: 'With Steve here, along with some uncertainty around Mitch and Marcus Stoinis, it made sense he is activated and available for selection in time for the match, if required.'
T20 World Cup: Australia add Steve Smith to their squad before crucial Sri Lanka match
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Tony Dodemaide expressed hope that Hazlewood would regain fitness by the Super 8 stage.
ٹی ٹوئنٹی ورلڈ کپ کے آغاز سے 1 دن پہلے آسٹریلیا کو 1 اور بڑا دھچکا
Pakistan· 2026-02-06
Tony Dodemaide stated it is more practical for Hazlewood to continue his rehabilitation at home.
Australia boy, 13, describes swim to save familyUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-03
Selector Tony Dodemaide discussed the reasons for selecting Ben Dwarshuis and Matthew Renshaw.
T20 World Cup: Pat Cummins ruled out tournamentUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Selector Tony Dodemaide backed the inclusions of Dwarshuis and Renshaw, highlighting their valuable attributes.
Massive setback! Pat Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026 as Australia announce squad | Cricket News
India· 2026-01-31
Tony Dodemaide commented on the selectors' decision regarding the squad.
Pat Cummins ruled out, Steve Smith misses selection
Australia· 2026-01-31
Webster, with selector Tony Dodemaide watching from the boundary at Junction Oval, rounded out a poor game with the bat by attempting a wild slash and being caught at backward point for six.
The clue that could shape the Australian line-up to face England this summerAustralia· 2025-10-31
Tony Dodemaide is a former Victorian paceman and a member of the current selection panel.
Inside the history and culture of Test cricket selectorsAustralia· 2025-10-24
Tony Dodemaide is a selector who was observing Konstas' performance during the match.
Konstas makes another duck in latest nightmare ahead of AshesAustralia· 2025-07-14
Tony Dodemaide explained Lyon’s shock omission from the team selection.
Why selectors dropped Lyon for the first time since 2013Australia· 2025-07-13
