Pakistan celebrate after beating Australia by 221 runs in the first Test
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Pakistan have retained the same squad for the second Test against Australia after they triumphed by 221 runs in the first Test in Dubai.
“He’s one of our assets, so we need to get him back fast”
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have allowed spinner Sachithra Senanayake to play domestic cricket even though he was banned from bowling in international matches after his action was found to be illegal.
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“At home we cannot afford to be called the underdogs”
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that it “is a bit unusual” for the Proteas to be under pressure on home soil.
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“Cricket has a nasty habit of biting you back once you open your big mouth”
Former England pace bowler Bob Willis has announced that Australia opening batsman David Warner crossed the line by calling Jonathan Trott “weak”.
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“From the beginning, I was very sure that he was a rare talent and would become a great player”
Former India coach Gary Kirsten has revealed that he knew vice-captain Virat Kohli was destined for greatness the first time he met him and worked on his batting technique.
Warner has to learn that not all deliveries can be thumped to the boundary
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced that even though team-mate and opening batsman David Warner is an exceptional player, he has to learn when to apply the brakes and take a more defensive standpoint, especially if the team happens to be in a spot of bother.
Harris does not want to rush back onto the field
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has ruled himself out of the upcoming South Africa Test series in November since he has not fully recovered from shoulder surgery.
