“I think I’ve faced Wasim Akram only a few times (but he was) immensely difficult”
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Kumar Sangakkara is arguably the best wicketkeeper-batsman Sri Lanka ever produced, but while he is one of the greatest players of the modern era, the 39-year-old revealed the one bowler that caused him the most problems while he was at the crease.
“Retiring from one-day games will also allow Michael’s body regular rest and recovery periods”
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has announced that Michael Clarke should retire from ODIs following the conclusion of the 2015 World Cup.
“It is time to accept that the body has had enough”
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Former New Zealand pace bowler Ian Butler has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
“You can’t really fault the way we played”
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Following New Zealand’s 186-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Jamaica, captain Brendon McCullum has described his side’s performance as “perfect”.
Gilmour’s figures of 6 for 14 against England will forever be remembered
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Legendary Australia left-arm pace bowler Gary Gilmour has died at the age of 62 after having hip surgery at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Gambhir’s last Test for India came in December 2012
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Following his superb performance in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), the national selectors have decided to reward opening batsman Gautam Gambhir by including him in India’s Test squad for their upcoming tour of England.
Pakistan and New Zealand last faced each other in 2010-11
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New Zealand will travel to the United Arab Emirates for three Tests, five ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International against Pakistan in November-December.
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De Kock and Amla guided South Africa to an impressive 134-run win
South Africa’s opening duo of Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock both scored centuries as the Proteas dominated India for a second consecutive game, demolishing them by 134 runs in Durban to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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“I was not even present when the incident took place”
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed that he never asked ex-coach John Wright to apologise for grabbing opening batsman Virender Sehwag by the collar during an ODI against England in 2002.
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“I am always proud to wear the Lancashire shirt and I am delighted to extend my stay”
England pace bowler James Anderson has prolonged his stay at English county side Lancashire after signing a contract extension with them, which will see him stay at Old Trafford until 2015.
