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Lehmann called on the Australian public to verbally abuse Broad throughout the second leg of the Ashes series
Australia coach Darren Lehmann has been ordered to pay 20 per cent of his match fee from the fifth and final Ashes Test, which took place at The Oval, after he was charged for accusing England pace bowler Stuart Broad of having “blatantly cheated” during the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
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Kallis last played an ODI in February 2012
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced that it is still his “aspiration” to represent the Proteas at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, despite not having played an ODI since February 2012.
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Both Clarke and Pietersen have denied allegations that batsmen have been using silicon tape on the edges of their bats
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced that his side have not tried to cheat the Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing Ashes series in any way whatsoever after allegations emerged that batsmen from both Australia and England had started taping the edges of their bats to fool the cameras.
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Haddin knew he had edged the delivery from Anderson
While most captains and players are in favour of the Decision Review System (DRS), except for India of course, Australia vice-captain Brad Haddin has a very different outlook when it comes to the use of technology during matches, whereby he believes only umpires should have the power to ask for the DRS to be used.
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Anderson and Bell were the star performers for England
England landed the first knockout blow of the Investec Ashes series after emerging triumphant against Australia by 14 runs in a Test match that was riddled with spills, thrills, chills and controversies.
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India were crowned the winners of the last ever Champions Trophy
England players and fans were left heart-broken as India lifted the coveted Champions Trophy after beating their arch-rivals in a Twenty20 sprint.
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Vettori will return when he feels ready
New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has undergone a surgical procedure to repair his troublesome Achilles tendon in London in a bid to prolong his international career.
Arthur admitted that Ponting and Hussey would have been instrumental during this year’s Ashes series
Australia head coach Mickey Arthur has come to the defence of the national team after their humiliating 4-0 whitewash against the Indians, stating that this is definitely not an indication of things to come for the back-to-back Ashes series.
Abbott is eagerly awaiting South Africa’s next Test series in seven months time
In just one Test match, 25-year-old South Africa pace bowler Kyle Abbott became a household name in the country after taking nine wickets against Pakistan during the third Test at Centurion.
Boycott thought Tendulkar made a “responsible and sensible” decision to retire from ODIs
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has announced that he no longer wants to see Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar embarrass himself during every Test series, especially after his dismal performance against England last year.
