Our chances of winning the 2015 World Cup are ‘a bit far-fetched’, says Alastair Cook

"If we can improve at the rate we need to improve we've got a chance"

“If we can improve at the rate we need to improve we’ve got a chance”

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After giving up an unassailable 3-0 lead in their ongoing ODI series against India, England captain Alastair Cook has announced that the national team’s chances of winning the 2015 World Cup are “a bit far-fetched”.

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Clarke considering arriving earlier than team-mates for future overseas tours

"If it means I have to fly a couple of days earlier than the boys on the long trips then that's what I've got to do"

“If it means I have to fly a couple of days earlier than the boys on the long trips then that’s what I’ve got to do”

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Australia captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he is considering arriving earlier than his team-mates during all future overseas tours in order to ensure that he is fully fit when they start.

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Shakib banned from all forms of cricket for six months

“We want to give a clear message: if it is repeated, he might be banned for life”

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has banned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from all forms of cricket for the next six months following the alleged comments he made about not representing his country in Tests and ODIs any more.

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