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“Even though they’re two of the older guys, they’re two of the guys who keep themselves in the best nick so they’ll bounce back in no time”
England pace bowler James Anderson and off-spinner Graeme Swann have both announced that they are confident vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matt Prior and flamboyant batsman Kevin Pietersen will be fit in time for the first Ashes Test, which gets underway on November 21 in Brisbane.
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“I was asked to captain the national team and it was an honour for me and I have done my best”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who has been heavily criticised over the past few weeks due to the the national team’s horrendous tour of Zimbabwe, has announced that he is not worried about being stripped of the captaincy.
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Strauss is still worried about what goes on “behind the scenes”
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has pleaded with flamboyant batsman Kevin Pietersen to behave himself this summer and avoid texting opposition players as much as possible.
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Waitrose will replace Brit Insurance when England tour Sri Lanka next year
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that supermarket chain Waitrose will become the national team’s new sponsor from 2014 after Brit Insurance confirmed that they would not be renewing their sponsorship.
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Richards never backed down from confrontations during his career
It is a common occurrence for cricketers nowadays to become involved in on-field spats and sledging, however, while West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards believes it is important for cricketers to defend themselves, he feels that the best way of doing that is by letting the bat or ball do the talking for them.
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Ganguly expects Australia’s tough times to continue
Even after all the media attention India received after whitewashing Australia 4-0 during their recent home series, it seems the Australians are still susceptible to ridicule as former India captain Sourav Ganguly branded Michael Clarke’s side as the worst Australian team to have ever toured India.
Clarke is still amazed at how Tendulkar has continued to excel throughout his 23 years in the game
With Australia already having lost their Test series against India and being on the brink of a 4-0 whitewashing, captain Michael Clarke has admitted that veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s longevity has never ceased to amaze him.
Sammy is hoping the West Indies will be able to extend their win streak to six
West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes that his team can continue building on their four-Test win streak if they keep on playing good consistent cricket.
