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Ponting once again confirmed he was retired and will not answer Australia’s cries for help during the Ashes
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting gave hope to millions of Australian fans for a few hours after saying that he would answer Australia’s Ashes cries by coming out of retirement and playing for them in this year’s back-to-back Ashes series.
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Watson averages 43.06 as an opener
Former Australia opening batsman Mark Taylor has called on Cricket Australia to restore all-rounder Shane Watson to his usual opening spot ahead of the Ashes against England next month.
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Haddin will be hoping third time’s the charm
At 35-years-old, Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin, who has also been named as the Test team’s new vice-captain, is by far one of the oldest players in the national team at the moment, however, the veteran has announced that age is the least of his concerns with the back-to-back Ashes series set to begin in just over a months time.
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Lara remembers how Sammy believed he would never end up leading the West Indies
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has revealed that he picked current captain Darren Sammy way back in 2004 during an ODI series against England for his passion and enthusiasm rather than his cricketing skill.
Donald will continue to press the issue until all the bowlers are capable of bowling swinging yorkers
South Africa’s pace bowlers are constantly referred to as being the best in the world at what they do, which is bowling at lightning fast speeds and being masters at delivering bouncers, but bowling coach Allan Donald has identified a new problem within the pace attack, one that will require strenuous work to fix.
Pathan last played a Test match in 2008
After spending nearly five years on the sidelines and occasionally being used from time to time during India’s limited overs series, left-arm pace bowler Irfan Pathan has announced his desire and intentions to make his Test comeback.
Vaas is already having a positive effect on many of the youngsters in the team
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews and coach Graham Ford have both announced that they are amazed at the early impact bowling coach Chaminda Vaas has had on the national team’s pace bowling attack.
Latif was livid with the performance of the Pakistani batsmen
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has slammed current head coach Dav Whatmore after the national team’s embarrassing 3-0 whitewashing at the hands of South Africa.
Clarke is still amazed at how Tendulkar has continued to excel throughout his 23 years in the game
With Australia already having lost their Test series against India and being on the brink of a 4-0 whitewashing, captain Michael Clarke has admitted that veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s longevity has never ceased to amaze him.
Jayasuriya has promised to be fair and unbiased when selecting the national team
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who was recently appointed as the country’s new chief selector, has announced that fair selection will top his list of priorities.
