“I can’t say there haven’t been some dark times where I thought it would be easier if I wasn’t here”
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Former England pace bowler Stephen Harmison has revealed that he battled severe depression during his international career and even thought about committing suicide prior to the national team’s tour of South Africa in 2004.
“I’m really sorry for my actions”
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Former South Africa cricketer Gulam Bodi has issued a heartfelt apology for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal.
Russell is determined to get his one year ban lifted
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West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has lodged an appeal against the one year ban he received in January.
“You should give the death penalty to such people”
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Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has a deep hatred for anyone that has been involved in match-fixing, so much so that he has suggested that they be given the death penalty.
“I know with the support and the people around me, I am going to come out on the right side of it”
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Ireland all-rounder John Mooney has revealed that he considered committing suicide during his two-year battle against depression.
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“I think everybody [found guilty] deserves a stern punishment”
Legendary England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has announced that pace bowler James Anderson should be given a “stern punishment” if he is found guilty of having abused and pushed India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
“We would urge Mr Kaneria to publicly admit his guilt in this matter”
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Disgraced Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria’s appeal to have his life ban lifted has been rejected by Justice Nicholas Hamblen at the United Kingdom Commercial Court.
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Akmal may have to pay a huge fine or could potentially be imprisoned for six months
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been arrested by Gulberg police for committing a traffic violation and assaulting a warden in the city of Lahore.
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The last Test series between the West Indies and Pakistan ended as a 1-1 draw
Once again Test cricket is the victim of scheduling problems this year as Pakistan’s tour of the Caribbean has officially become a limited over series after their two scheduled Test matches were removed from the itinerary.
Ponting is convinced that there will be a sharp drop in the number of ODIs played after the 2015 World Cup
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has announced that he believes there will be a significant drop in the number of ODI matches played after the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup due to the tremendous workload players are currently enduring.
