Sarfaraz Ahmed: “Khawaja Nafay was picked for BPL last year after his videos appeared on Facebook and despite him having not played for any region in Pakistan. It was a huge achievement. He’s a talent and if such a player gets opportunities he can do well for Pakistan”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed believes up-and-coming batsman Khawaja Nafay “can do well” for the national team if he gets the opportunity to showcase his talent.
Mohammad Rizwan: “I don’t use social media accept from Whatsapp, whether I am on the tour or not. So, I don’t know about the criticism I received on it”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has revealed that he doesn’t use any social media, except for WhatsApp.
Sabbir Rahman allegedly verbally abused and threatened two fans on Facebook
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Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman has found himself in hot water again after he allegedly verbally abused and threatened two fans on social media.
Taylor was less than impressed with Vermeulen’s comments about the national team
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Former Zimbabwe batsman Mark Vermeulen and ex-captain Brendan Taylor got involved in a heated spat on Facebook following the national team’s recent 3-2 loss to Afghanistan. Continue reading
“Mark Vermeulen has been banned from participating in all cricket activities”
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Zimbabwe Cricket have banned batsman Mark Vermeulen from all forms of cricket after he posted a racist comment on social media.
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“Knowing Yuvi’s determination and ability to fight adversities, he will emerge stronger, proving his critics wrong, yet again”
Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has announced that he wants all-rounder Yuvraj Singh to be part of the national team’s 2015 World Cup squad.
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Swann’s comments were condemned by the public
England spinner Graeme Swann has apologised for the “crass and thoughtless” rape comment he made after his side lost the Ashes to Australia for the first time in five years.
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Cricket Australia have requested that the page be taken down
Cricket Australia has requested a Facebook page entitled “100,000 likes and I’ll tackle Stuart Broad on Boxing Day” to be deleted after it amassed more than 114,000 likes.
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Pietersen received an undisclosed amount in damages
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has received substantial libel damages from optical services company Specsavers after they ran an advertisement which implied that the South African-born big-hitter had tampered with his bat during the recent Ashes series, which England won 3-0.
Taylor was fuming with the cut in coaching staff
Zimbabwe Cricket have defended their decision to cut down the number of coaching staff that go on tour with the national team, stating that their decision was based on recommendations given to them by the country’s cricket committee.
