“As ever among high achievers, his talent is underpinned by a willingness to work hard”
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers has branded his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli as the best player in international cricket.
Khan celebrates after scoring his fifth double century
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Pakistan batsman Younis Khan scored a double century and captain Misbah-ul-Haq made a hundred as the hosts continued to torment Australia on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi.
“I actually think he’s a natural leader and I think it brings out the best of him with his batting”
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Legendary Australia pace bowler Brett Lee and iconic West Indies batsman Brian Lara have both backed Alastair Cook as England captain, despite his recent struggles.
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Rogers scored his maiden Test century on home soil
Australia opening batsman Chris Rogers scored a spectacular century on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Melbourne to give the baggy greens a convincing eight-wicket win and a 4-0 lead in the series.
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Lyon claimed his fourth five-wicket haul
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon cut England down to their knees on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne after taking an exceptional five-wicket haul.
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“I’m batting as well as I’ve ever batted”
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has dismissed rumours and speculation that he is considering following off-spinner Graeme Swann into retirement after only having scored 165 runs at a dismal average of 27.50 in the ongoing Ashes series.
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Cook’s knock of 72 is his highest score in the series so far
England captain Alastair Cook led from the front on the second day of the third Test in Perth as he scored a magnificent 72 to even things up.
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Cook is currently on track to conquer Tendulkar’s fortress of runs
Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has long been known as the ‘Master Blaster’ or ‘Little Master’ of international cricket, but all that may soon change after flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen issued a warning to the 40-year-old, stating that his Test records are in danger of being toppled by captain Alastair Cook.
