“With my new role it’s very important for me to make sure I get those hundreds”
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After scoring his maiden ODI century against Australia, South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has announced that he wants to “make this No. 3 position my own”.
“I have always stayed away from taking the leadership role but now that we have lost two core members I think it is a good time for me, if appointed, to add value to the team”
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South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has announced that he is ready to step up and take more responsibility following the retirements of captain Graeme Smith and veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis.
Sharma led by example with his brilliant unbeaten half-century
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Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma smashed an unbeaten half-century to lead his side to a 19-run victory in a fierce battle against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Gauchan took three wickets and only gave away nine runs off his four overs
In a battle of the two World Twenty20 debutants, Hong Kong proved to be no match for a rampant Nepal as they were blown away by 80 runs in Chittagong.
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Afghanistan will have to beat Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Nepal for a spot in the final-ten stage of the World Twenty20
Afghanistan have included uncapped batsman Najeeb Tarakai in their squad for the World Twenty20, which will take place in Bangladesh next month.
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“When we’re bowling at our consistent best like we did throughout this series I think it shows [we are the best]”
Following their 5-0 whitewashing of England in the recent Ashes series, Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle has announced that there is no doubt in his mind that the national team’s bowling attack is the best in the world.
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Maddinson hammered 61 runs off 40 balls
The Sydney Sixers recorded a six-wicket win over their crosstown rivals, the Sydney Thunder, in a highly-anticipated battle at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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“To be the one to get him, it does bring a lot of joy to myself personally”
Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle has admitted that he is ecstatic to be winning his battle against England batsman Kevin Pietersen in the ongoing Ashes series.
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“In India even on the best of wickets you don’t get the same pace, or even bowlers who can generate similar pace and bounce”
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that “one of the big challenges” his side face in the upcoming series against South Africa is getting “used to the pace and bounce”.
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“I just love playing for England, you’ve heard me say that before, regardless of where [I bat]”
England batsman Joe Root has announced that as long as he plays in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, he is not concerned with where he bats.
