‘I am a batsman capable of scoring a century in any condition and on any wicket in the world’, says Chris Gayle

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“I have learnt a new style and you will see it on television in a couple of days time”

Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle has made a rather bold statement prior to the start of the group stages of the World Twenty20, stating that “I am a batsman capable of scoring a century in any condition and on any wicket in the world”.

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It’s time for Kohli to replace Dhoni as Test captain, says Ian Chappell

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“Dhoni really should have been replaced as Test captain following India’s disastrous tours of England and Australia in 2011-12”

Legendary Australia captain Ian Chappell has announced that it is time for India vice-captain Virat Kohli to take over the Test captaincy from Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

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‘Cookie played really, really well’, says Michael Carberry

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“I’ve seen him play more fluently but, in the in the context of the game, it was just what we needed – someone to dig in and keep the Aussies at bay”

England opening batsman Michael Carberry has announced that captain Alastair Cook “played really, really well” during his brilliant knock of 72 on the second day of the third Test in Perth.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL EXCLUSIVE: Ian Pont reveals the secrets of becoming a pace legend and the art of reverse swing

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“You have to have a passion for pace, to want to bowl fast in the first place”

Ian Pont is known throughout the cricketing world as one of the most prominent and accomplished fast bowling coaches and he recently spoke to me about the secrets behind becoming a pace legend, the art of reverse swing and his new coaching clinic, the Ultimate Pace Foundation.

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