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Gooch believes it is important for all batsmen to have a balance of defensive and attacking strokes in their arsenal
England batting coach Graham Gooch has announced that Twenty20 cricket is the culprit behind the fact that there are a dwindling number of Test specialists who actually have the patience to build an innings instead of the “15-20 minutes” it takes most players nowadays.
Watson’s summer yet again begins with another injury
Victoria batsman Rob Quiney was given the opportunity to make his Test debut for Australia after all-rounder Shane Watson fell victim to yet another calf injury before the start of the first Test against South Africa.
Mitchell believes Lyon will get a lot of assistance off the pitch during days four and five
The curator of the pitch at The Gabba in Brisbane has announced that Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon will benefit from the conditions by the start of the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa.
Hafeez is banking on the veterans in the squad to lead Pakistan to World Twenty20 glory
Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez believes his team have the experience to go on and win the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 this year, just like they did back in 2009.
