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Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
AUS vs WI: Glenn Maxwell admits T20I opener role is only temporary; ‘Just warming Heady's seat'
Explosive Australian batter Glenn Maxwell has stated that his stint at the top of the order for the Kangaroo T20I side could be short lived. Notably, the batter who was batted in the middle order for most of his career has impressed one and all with the new role opening the innings alongside skipper Mitchell Marsh. The move to send Marsh to the top of the order was motivated partly Australia's keenness to counter the spin bowling upfront. While there hasn't been a lot of use of spinners in the series owing to the small dimensions of the Warner Park stadium. In first game of the series, Maxwell batted at number 5 spot but he made to make way after Tim David returned from an injury. Travis Head has been rested for the current T20I series while backup opener Matthew Short had sustained an injury prompting the need for Australia to use the services of Maxwell at the top of the order. In the three innings so far, the right hander has impressed with scores of 12 off 10, 20 off 7 and 47 off 18. However, Maxwell now says that he could not have the position for much longer as Head returns to the T20I side for the series against South Africa in August. Speaking about his opening stint Maxwell said (as quoted by ESPNCricinfo), "It's been great fun being at the top, but I'm sure I'm just warming Heady's seat until he comes back… I think the way we're probably going to set up our T20 side heading forward is you've got Travis up the top, you've got Mitch Marsh who is captaining us brilliantly at the moment. 'Ingo (Josh Inglis) is doing a great job at No.3 and the rest of the order falls into place around that. We've got some unbelievable power hitting at the moment, we've seen some guys really put their hand up - Tim David, Mitch Owen and Cameron Green - throughout the middle.' the batter added. "They're three pretty big blokes with big reach and they hit the ball an absolute mile so it's great to have those guys with that extra bit of power in the middle-order….It's not something we've had an abundance of over the years and to have that at our disposal at the moment is pretty exciting." Maxwell further stated.
Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Bangkok Post
The death of Cadet Pakapong Tanyakan
After nearly eight years, the tragic death of young cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan reached a devastating conclusion last week. The Supreme Military Court sentenced two senior cadets to just four months and 16 days in prison, sparking widespread public criticism over the apparent disparity in penalties between military personnel and civilians accused of similar offences. What happened to Pakapong? Pakapong, aged 18, enrolled as a first-year student at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS) in Nakhon Nayok when the semester began in May 2017, but he died after five months in the school. On Aug 23, 2017, he was admitted to the AFAPS Hospital for treatment of a head injury after senior cadets allegedly forced him to perform a "Kangaroo" headstand in the school bathroom until he fainted. Medical records noted a 4cm abrasion on his scalp and low blood pressure. He was advised by the doctor to avoid strenuous activity for seven days and refrain from doing exercises that involve lowering the head below the body, as this may cause a drop in blood pressure. However, according to his sister Supicha Tanyakan, he was ordered to sprint on Aug 30 despite his sickness. Two months on, on Oct 15, 2017, Pakapong and other freshmen were woken in the middle of the night for workouts in an 8x8 metre, poorly ventilated room known as the "sauna." Pakapong was told to assume a position as if he were holding a plank. The next day, he was ordered to perform "backward dives" on a floor for 1–2 minutes, during which he collapsed and began to hyperventilate. A duty officer was called to assess his condition, and an ambulance was summoned. On Oct 17, the sick cadet was subjected to a disciplinary penalty by two senior cadets, allegedly for using a ladder reserved for senior students. Around 3.40pm, Pakapong was found unconscious in his dormitory room. Medical staff attempted to resuscitate him and took him to hospital, but his life could not be saved. His family was informed that the cause of death was sudden cardiac arrest. Why did his parents doubt the reports? Pakapong's parents, Pichet and Sukanya Tanyakan, doubted the initial findings after noticing bruises, broken ribs, and ruptures in their son's spleen and liver. They requested a second autopsy by the Central Institute of Forensic Science (CIFS). The December 2017 CIFS report revealed vital organs -- including the brain, heart, and stomach -- were missing before the second autopsy, organs critical for determining the cause of death. Phramongkutklao Hospital, which conducted the first autopsy, admitted to separating these organs for microscopic testing, but the organs returned did not match Pakapong's DNA. Following this, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters acknowledged Pakapong's death was linked to disciplinary action. The family lodged a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in December, 2017. What legal actions followed? After an investigation, two senior cadets present before Pakapong's death and an AFAPS trainer were charged with negligence causing death. The case was heard by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri. The family also sued Phramongkutklao Hospital doctors for misconduct; no outcomes have been reported yet, according to the parents. Between 2018 and 2019, the Civil Military Court suspended the two senior cadets but threw out the other charges. The Military Court of Appeal later upheld criminal charges and ordered the Defence Ministry to compensate the family. Ms Sukanya said the ministry paid only 100,000 baht for funeral expenses, with no further compensation. Meanwhile, the defendants continued their normal lives, with one working as a police officer. How was the final conviction reached? On July 22, 2025, the Supreme Military Court convicted the two senior cadets, ending the family's pursuit of justice. They were sentenced to four months and 16 days in prison, with a suspended sentence citing clean records and potential for future service. They were fined 15,000 baht each and placed on two years' probation, during which any reoffence would result in no leniency. The court said the conviction related only to the August 2017 assault incident -- not the October death or autopsy issues. The cadets were found guilty of assault causing physical harm under Section 295 of the Criminal Code. Their cooperation, clean records, and lack of prior military academy penalties contributed to the lenient sentence. Why did kin, public object? Mr Pichet and Ms Sukanya expressed deep disappointment, calling the sentence too lenient and saying many questions -- such as those surrounding the missing organs -- remain unanswered. The ruling also provoked public criticism over unequal legal penalties between military personnel in a military court and civilians in a criminal court. What is the broader impact? A day after the verdict, the House Committee on Armed Forces held a briefing condemning the ruling. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, MP of the People's Party and committee chairman, vowed to reopen the case with the Ministry of Justice, supported by Pakapong's family.
Business Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Indonesia's Kangaroo bond sale a tricky call for local investors
Indonesia's plan to issue its first Australian dollar-denominated debt next month has piqued investor interest, though questions mount on how it'll fit into local managers' portfolios. Australia's sovereign Kangaroo market isn't large and Indonesia's issuance is not aligned with the more well known supranational debt from developed markets, according to Betashares Capital. Funds may also be unable to hold the bonds due to Indonesia's low investment grade credit rating, according to Jamieson Coote Bonds. 'An EM (emerging market) kangaroo bond doesn't exactly fit neatly into the traditional Australian bond sectors,' said Chamath de Silva, head of fixed income at Betashares in Sydney, who may buy the bond if it gets included in major indexes. 'That said, if the concession is attractive, I'm sure local real money might be tempted.' It points to a tricky debt sale should Indonesia follow through on its plan as it seeks to diversify funding sources and deepen ties with Canberra. It would be just the second emerging-market sovereign to issue Australian dollar debt in a market that typically sees developed issuers such as the Canadian provinces and supranationals such as the European Investment Bank. The planned issuance comes as Kangaroo market sales hit A$41 billion (S$34.3 billion) this year, on track to top a record A$61 billion worth of deals last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It follows South Korea issuing an Australian-dollar bond last year. The issuance is likely to be targeted at sovereign wealth funds and reserve managers rather than Australian funds given that liquidity may be low, said Prashant Newnaha, a senior Asia-pacific rates strategist at TD Securities in Singapore. But 'it's clear there is a significant pool of Australian dollars to tap', he said. While Indonesia's planned offer is interesting, it would not meet the rating requirement of a number of our portfolios, said James Wilson, a senior portfolio manager at Jamieson Coote in Melbourne. The South-east Asian nation is ranked Baa2 at Moody's Ratings, the second-lowest investment grade. BLOOMBERG
Mint
21-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Indonesia's Kangaroo Bond Sale a Tricky Call for Local Investors
(Bloomberg) -- Indonesia's plan to issue its first Australian dollar-denominated debt next month has piqued investor interest, though questions mount on how it'll fit into local managers' portfolios. Australia's sovereign Kangaroo market isn't large and Indonesia's issuance is not aligned with the more well known supranational debt from developed markets, according to Betashares Capital Ltd. Funds may also be unable to hold the bonds due to Indonesia's low investment grade credit rating, according to Jamieson Coote Bonds Pty. 'An EM kangaroo bond doesn't exactly fit neatly into the traditional Australian bond sectors,' said Chamath de Silva, head of fixed income at Betashares in Sydney, who may buy the bond if it gets included in major indexes. 'That said, if the concession is attractive, I'm sure local real money might be tempted.' It points to a tricky debt sale should Indonesia follow through on its plan as it seeks to diversify funding sources and deepen ties with Canberra. It would be just the second emerging-market sovereign to issue Australian dollar debt in a market that typically sees developed issuers like the Canadian provinces and supranationals such as the European Investment Bank. The planned issuance comes as Kangaroo sales hit A$41 billion this year, on track to top a record A$61 billion worth of deals last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It follows South Korea issuing an Australian dollar bond last year. The issuance is likely to be targeted at sovereign wealth funds and reserve managers rather than Australian funds seeing emerging-market exposure given liquidity may be low, said Prashant Newnaha, a senior Asia-pacific rates strategist at TD Securities in Singapore. But 'its clear there is a significant pool of Australian dollars to tap,' he said. While Indonesia's planned offer is interesting, it would not meet the rating requirement of a number of our portfolios, said James Wilson, a senior portfolio manager at Jamieson Coote in Melbourne. The Southeast Asian nation is ranked Baa2 at Moody's Ratings, the second lowest investment grade. --With assistance from Prima Wirayani. More stories like this are available on
Courier-Mail
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
AFL 2025: Matt Rowell says he hasn't changed approach after AFL umpire contact memo, Jay Clark and David King analysis
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Matt Rowell and the Suns are on a 'crash course with the AFL' over umpire contact after the star midfielder again had multiple close shaves during their 41-point win over Essendon on Saturday. During the week, the league announced it would crack down on careless player-umpire contact, with suspensions to potentially be dished out to repeat offenders. Rowell has been fined four times across the past two years, with another misstep to possibly cost him a ban. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. And after coach Damien Hardwick midweek said 'look out' if Rowell was to be banned for another discretion, the prolific contested ball-winner said on Saturday he hadn't taken any steps to alter his approach to the contest. In a post-game interview with Fox Footy's Sarah Jones, Rowell was abrupt when questioned about the umpire contact situation. Matt Rowell had more close shaves with umpires on Saturday afternoon. 'I haven't changed anything,' he told Jones after Gold Coast's 18.7 (115) to 11.8 (74) win. Asked if he had spoken to Hardwick on any tinkers to his style of play that would prevent contact, Rowell was again stern in his response. 'I'm just going to keep doing me,' he said. Herald Sun chief football writer Jay Clark remarked that the situation was 'red rag to a bull', with Gold Coast clearly unhappy with the AFL's sudden shift. 'Gold Coast is on a crash course with the AFL over this matter. There were so many close shaves ... as he (Rowell) says, he's not going to change anything,' Clark told Fox Footy's Super Saturday Live. 'The AFL wants the players to change their behaviour on this front. It's red rag to a bull. 'They (the AFL) said they don't really want to suspend players for this, but if they're going to do it a bit brazenly and not modify their behaviour, maybe they have to.' X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Two-time premiership Kangaroo David King said it was the second time this year Hardwick had taken aim at league headquarters, predicting a suspension for Rowell if there was to be another instance of umpire contact in the coming weeks. 'I reckon it's the second middle finger for the year (from) Damien Hardwick ... and this one is straight at Andrew Dillon, and I don't think he'll take it well,' King said. 'I think that if there is contact to be made in the next few weeks, he will get a suspension, because they've warned, and they've ignored. 'It's a pretty serious thing to be doing in the back half of the year.' Western Bulldogs icon Brad Johnson added: 'He (Rowell) is walking the fine line. We all know what the outcome is now, so it's on Rowell and the Gold Coast to either change behaviour, or it could hurt them at the end of the year.' X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson during the match broadcast suggested Rowell and Hardwick were on the same page with their displeasure about the AFL's mid-season crackdown. 'I think sometimes you're an extension of the coach in terms of the messaging, and when (he said) 'I'm just going to do what I do', and that means 'I'm going to dance with the devil' in these particular plays,' he said. 'Obviously, they're not happy as a club about it, and they've told him to go out and play his natural game, almost to the point where 'I'm going to put myself in this spot, and what will be will be'. 'I think it's a stance, often when you hear a player talk like that, it's coming from the coach, and a bit of a line in the sand ... 'we're not going to cop this anymore' type of attitude, and I think Dimma has instilled that in some of his players. 'This particular issue seems to have sparked something in Dimma's profile.' Four-time flag-winner Jordan Lewis said: 'I think, if I'm the AFL watching that, I am not too pleased, to be honest. But that's the risk they want to run.' X SUBSCRIBER ONLY At half-time of Bombers-Suns, Lewis expressed concern about Rowell's approach amid multiple examples from the first half at Docklands where the hard-headed midfielder had multiple close shaves with men in green. 'He either didn't see the memo that came out, (or) he hasn't been spoken to by club officials,' Lewis said on Fox Footy. 'Seriously, you cannot set up like that. You cannot run the risk of then getting another fine and a potential suspension. 'I just cannot believe after the week that he's had to then set up behind the umpire and run the risk.' Lewis believed it meant the AFL would be more likely to suspend Rowell as a result of unchanged behaviour. 'No doubt, whatsoever. The umpires have sent out a memo, they've fined Matt Rowell last week $5,000,' he said. 'If he doesn't get the message from those two things, maybe the next thing is a suspension.' Originally published as AFL, Suns on 'crash course' over ump contact as star bristles in blunt interview
