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“These guys don’t get out because of mental mistakes, it’s the skill levels”
Former Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons has questioned whether coaching standards in New Zealand are up to par after the national team suffered a humiliating 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Bangladesh in the recently concluded ODI series.
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“Hopefully the conditions aren’t too brutal on them and they are able to perform”
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has revealed that the Black Caps will adopt a rotation policy for their bowlers during the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh in order for them to be “given opportunities in this series at some point”.
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“The Bangladeshis have improved a lot in ODI cricket in the last few years and they are very good in their own conditions”
New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has admitted that the Black Caps are looking for revenge against Bangladesh in their upcoming ODI series after they were thrashed 4-0 by the subcontinent nation in 2010.
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“We’re very lucky to have Mitch in our team”
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced that he believes the reason the baggy greens are currently holding on to a 2-1 lead in the ongoing seven-match ODI series against India is due to the fact that left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson “provides a big X-factor for us”.
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“Katich would’ve been a valuable player”
Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards has admitted that the board made a huge mistake by dropping batsman Simon Katich from their list of contracted players in favour of younger talents.
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“Standing at the other end, I’ve got the best seat in the house when he goes off”
Australia batsman Phillip Hughes has revealed that there is no better feeling than “going out to bat with” Aaron Finch, especially since he has “the best seat in the house”.
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McDermott is extremely worried about Australia’s lack of swing
Former Australia pace bowler Craig McDermott, who was recently re-appointed as the national team’s bowling coach for Test matches, has admitted that the lack of swing Australia’s pace bowlers are getting in India “is a real concern” ahead of their Ashes series at home next month.
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Australia enjoyed a lot of success during McDermott’s stint as bowling coach in 2011-12
Former Australia pace bowler Craig McDermott has returned to mentor the national team’s seamers ahead of the first Ashes Test against arch-rivals England on November 21 in Brisbane.
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“The Australians have made a few comments already and it’s quite surprising, having lost 3-0, they want to make comments, challenges, and start making suggestions and statements about individuals”
England batsman Jonathan Trott has lashed out at Australian pace bowler Ryan Harris after he stated that the baggy greens’ bowling attack had forced the South African-born batsman to change his natural game during the recent Ashes series.
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“We anticipate significant demand for tickets”
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed the dates for the national team’s home series against India next June.
