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Chandimal set to return, Herath doubtful for second Test

Posted on July 31, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Chandimal is on track to return for the second Test against India

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Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is likely to be back for the second Test against India, but the same cannot be said about veteran spinner Rangana Herath.

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MacGill to become Bangladesh’s spin bowling coach?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Our first choice for the spin-bowling coach is Stuart MacGill, initially for three months”

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Nazmul Hasan has revealed that former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill is the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) “first choice” for the role of spin bowling coach.

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Malinga to miss second ODI

Posted on July 1, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Malinga is the second Sri Lankan player to be diagnosed with viral influenza after Lakshan Sandakan

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Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Sunday due to an illness.

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What did Stokes do with his huge IPL payday?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I had to treat myself, and I love cars”

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In February, England all-rounder Ben Stokes was plastered all over the headlines as he made history by becoming the most expensive overseas player at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

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Flintoff: ‘I would’ve loved to have been as good as Ben Stokes’

Posted on June 29, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“You watch him play, and something is happening every time”

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Andrew Flintoff has heaped praise on England all-rounder Ben Stokes, saying that he “would’ve loved to have been as good” as the 26-year-old.

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Pothas appointed as interim Sri Lanka coach

Posted on June 28, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Pothas has been Sri Lanka’s fielding coach since August last year

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Sri Lanka have named former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Nic Pothas as their interim head coach following Graham Ford’s resignation.

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Hasan Ali reveals who played a large role in his rapid rise to success

Posted on June 24, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Azhar Mahmood bhai has played a very big hand in my success”

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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has revealed that bowling coach Azhar Mahmood was the man behind his rapid rise to stardom.

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De Villiers reveals who he thinks is the best cricketer in the world

Posted on June 18, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“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.

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Indian players ‘intimidated’ by Kumble?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Kumble’s tenure as head coach will come to an end after the Champions Trophy

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Speculation has been rife about why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn’t extend head coach Anil Kumble’s contract, which ends after the Champions Trophy in England next month.

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Vaughan worried about future of international cricket

Posted on May 16, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“International boards have got to put their hands in their pockets to save international cricket”

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his concern over the future of international cricket given the ongoing pay dispute between the Australian players and Cricket Australia.

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