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Watson’s lack of runs is a big worry for Australia
Having come off a dreadful run during the Champions Trophy, Australia are definitely looking like a team on the decline and ODI stand-in captain George Bailey has for once agreed with the pundits, admitting that the team’s confidence levels could not be any lower.
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Jayawardene single-handedly crushed Australia’s hopes and dreams of reaching the semi-finals
Sri Lanka fans would have been beating their drums and blowing their trumpets louder than ever as Mahela Jayawardene’s brilliant knock of 84 catapulted his side into the semi-finals, while Australia could only bury their face in their hands and think about what could have been if they had played harder.
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KNCB have allowed Kervezee to return to the national team at any time
Netherlands batsman Alexei Kervezee has announced his retirement from international cricket in order to chase his dream of becoming the first Dutchman to conquer county cricket in England, where he is currently representing Worcestershire.
Starc still believes he has a long way to go before anyone can refer to him as an all-rounder
Australia’s Mitchell Starc is more well known for his left-arm pace bowling rather than the damage he can inflict with the bat, but after having scored maiden half-centuries in both ODIs and Tests over the Australian summer, some cricket pundits and former players believe that he has the ability to become the team’s new all-rounder.
Starc was poised to be one of highest-paid players in the tournament
While a majority of Australian players, both past and present, seem ready to play in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on April 3, one pace bowler has not given into the peer pressure or lucrative contract temptations and is instead looking forward to spending some time at home and recharging himself after a brutal Test summer.
Jamshed is looking to become one of Pakistan’s most consistent batsmen in all three formats
Pakistan opening batsman Nasir Jamshed has announced that he is looking to enhance his reputation by being able to thrive in any condition and is hoping to put his plan into action during the ongoing Test series against South Africa, which is the first time he has played outside of Asia.
Morgan is likely to be replaced by Root if he is deemed unfit to play
England batsman Eoin Morgan is in doubt for the national team’s second Twenty20 International against New Zealand after injuring his back during his side’s 40-run in the first Twenty20 in Auckland on Saturday.
Mathews believes Thirimanne’s stock will continue to increase throughout his career
Sri Lanka Twenty20 and Test captain Angelo Mathews believes batsman Lahiru Thirimanne will be the future of Sri Lankan cricket after his outstanding century against Australia during the second ODI in Adelaide.
Boult is excited about the challenge of leading from the front
Most quick bowlers have to wait years and constantly prove themselves before being established as the leader of their country’s pace attack, but New Zealand’s Trent Boult has been thrust into that position after having played only 10 Tests.
