Elliott is back amongst New Zealand’s list of centrally contracted players
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Following his heroics against South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals, New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has become one of three additions to the list of centrally contracted players for the 2015-16 season.
“I just didn’t feel good. My batting wasn’t up to standard”
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Former England batsman Jonathan Trott still firmly believes that he made the right decision to retire from international cricket after the third Test against the West Indies in Barbados in May.
The entire first day was abandoned since the rain refused to relent
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Persistent rain led to the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle being abandoned.
“England will have a slight advantage due to home conditions”
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Even though England were whitewashed 5-0 in the last Ashes series, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that they have the upper hand over Australia this time around as they will be playing on home soil.
“We’re all excited about what lies ahead”
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Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident that his side can retain the Ashes following their dominant performance against the West Indies.
Chanderpaul has scored 11,867 Test runs, which includes 30 centuries and 66 half-centuries
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Even though veteran West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has not been included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, he has hinted that he will call it quits at the end of the series.
“He is an experienced player and quality character who will add talent and leadership to the touring party”
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Australia have included spinner Fawad Ahmed and Western Australia captain Adam Voges in their 17-man Ashes squad.
“Playing in those leagues does improve cricketers and if I do get the opportunity I’d love to play”
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England pace bowler Chris Jordan has announced that he would love to experience the glitz and glamour that comes with being an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer.
“I will be done by the end of August”
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed that he will retire from Test cricket after the three-Test series against India in August.
“I only missed out in one match against Afghanistan. Other than that, I have scored runs so I am very happy with my performance”
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Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Thirimanne has announced that batting against England was “very easy”.
