Gautam Gambhir: “Pace bowling duties are entrusted to two fearsome quicks: Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar, celebrated for his blistering pace, and South Africa’s Morne Morkel, who brings experience and tactical nous to the bowling attack”
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was “fearsome” as he possessed “blistering pace”.
Shadab Khan: “The two fast and fearsome pace bowlers bowl above 140 kph and hit perfect lengths. You can use such bowlers at any stage of the innings and I am looking forward to making the most of their presence”
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Shadab Khan, the Pakistan limited overs vice-captain, said Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan are “fast and fearsome pace bowlers” as they “bowl above 140 kph”.
Wasim Akram: “Great to catch up with one of the most fearsome bowlers I ever faced Curtly Ambrose”
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Legendary Pakistan left-arm seamer Wasim Akram has revealed that West Indies pace maestro Curtly Ambrose was “one of the most fearsome bowlers I ever faced”.
“I don’t think we’ll end up going with the four big quicks”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has said that it is unlikely all four members of the pace quartet will be selected for their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand on Friday.
“I think I can have a pretty big role to play in this tournament”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa acknowledged that his side have selected a fearsome pace attack for the Champions Trophy in England next month, but added that he is optimistic of playing a big role during the tournament.
“It’s great to have us all here together and bowling well”
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Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has said that he is excited about the prospect of bowling alongside fellow seamers Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson at the Champions Trophy next month.
Pattinson last played ODI cricket in September 2015
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Australia have drafted pace bowler James Pattinson into their squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
“He would dominate no matter whether it is T20s or one-day internationals or Tests”
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Legendary West Indies pace bowler and current Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh believes that Sir Viv Richards would be a force to be reckoned with if he were playing international cricket today.
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“I had plenty of highlights in an England career that spanned nine years, during which time I became the world’s top-ranked Test bowler”
England pace bowler Steve Harmison, who picked up 223 wickets in 63 Test matches, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
