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“Before he thinks of playing [in the] Big Bash and all these things, he needs to do the work in Sri Lanka, if he wants to become a good all-rounder”
Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera has failed to gain permission to play in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) tournament in Australia due to his “poor form”.
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“If I was in England’s shoes, I would certainly be getting Matty Prior back into my team ASAP”
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced that England made a huge mistake by dropping wicketkeeper Matt Prior in favour of Jonny Bairstow for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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“I hope I can be firm enough when I need to be”
England captain Alastair Cook has defended his calm and controlled captaincy style following his side’s loss to Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne, stating that “it’s not my style to go ranting and raving”.
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“It’s good that each of these guys know each other’s games”
Pakistan head coach Dav Whatmore has praised debutant Sharjeel Khan and batsman Shoaib Maqsood for their performances during the national team’s 11-run win over Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
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“He is averaging 99 in the two Tests and is going at more than four an over with a strike-rate of about 140 balls per wicket”
Former England captain Alec Stewart has announced that the national team should consider dropping off-spinner Graeme Swann for the third Ashes Test in Perth, which gets underway on December 13.
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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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“My opinion is that if the technology isn’t perfect, it shouldn’t be used at all”
After weeks of deliberation, the Real-time Snicko and Hot Spot technology is set to be used during the upcoming Ashes series, which gets underway on November 21 in Brisbane.
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“Now, you think of our spinners when you think of West Indies”
West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has announced that the spinners have to take full advantage of the spin-friendly conditions in India if the national team are to stand any chance of winning the upcoming two-Test series.
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“Katich would’ve been a valuable player”
Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards has admitted that the board made a huge mistake by dropping batsman Simon Katich from their list of contracted players in favour of younger talents.
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Ponting has earmarked Warner and Hughes to be included in Australia’s Ashes squad
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed opening batsman David Warner and Phillip Hughes for the upcoming Ashes series, stating that there is no reason why they should not be included in the team.
