“Free State against Northerns – it used to be pretty feisty”
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Proteas opener Dean Elgar and New Zealand left-arm seamer Neil Wagner’s rivalry has been simmering since they were both in school in South Africa. But, they are now looking forward to resurrecting it in the three-Test series that starts on Wednesday.
“He’s a wonderful player who has turned into a great player over the past few years”
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AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis have known each other for a long time, so it came as no surprise when the South Africa ODI captain lavished praise on his compatriot.
“I firmly believe we’re a special squad”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow sees no reason why the national team cannot win the Champions Trophy in June and the 2019 World Cup, especially as both tournaments will be held in their backyard.
Powell has not played ODI cricket since March 2014
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Opening batsman Kieran Powell has returned to the West Indies team for the first time since June 2014 after he was picked for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Continue reading
“He believed that his batting is being effected due to extra burden of leadership”
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Azhar Ali has stepped down as Pakistan’s ODI captain following a heavy dose of criticism after his side’s 4-1 loss to Australia.
“He’s a very good cricketer and he demands respect in the changing room”
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Alastair Cook has admitted that vice-captain Joe Root would be “an outstanding candidate” to succeed him as England’s Test captain.
“I’ve put myself forward for the auction”
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All-rounder Ben Stokes will be one of the high-profile England players up for grabs after he confirmed that he will be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction next month.
“I can promise that there will be no mercy for any member found guilty of misconduct”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has made it clear that there will be “no mercy” for any player found guilty of misconduct during the recent tour of New Zealand.
Viljoen could make his Test debut on January 2
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Uncapped pace bowler Hardus Viljoen has been brought in as a potential replacement for fellow seamer Kyle Abbott for the second Test against England, which starts on January 2 in Cape Town.
“We have to come out and execute our skills as well as we can”
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Australia opening batsman David Warner has made it clear that the Baggy Greens will show no mercy during their upcoming Test series against the West Indies.
