Kumble’s tenure as India’s head coach is over
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Anil Kumble has announced that he will be stepping down as India’s head coach after it emerged that captain Virat Kohli “had reservations with my style and about my continuing as head coach”.
“While I have moved on in life as I feel these things are part and parcel of the game, Gautam for some reason can’t get over it”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has revealed that his relationship with India opener Gautam Gambhir still remains frosty.
“I am more than happy to shake his hand and say hello to him”
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Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has insisted that he holds no ill feeling towards India captain Virat Kohli following an intense four-Test series in February-March, which India won 2-1.
“We respect Kyle’s decision”
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A week ago, South Africa pace bowler Kyle Abbott stunned the cricket community by announcing that he had signed a Kolpak deal with Hampshire, thus effectively ending his international career.
“I have always thought I’m not good enough”
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has admitted that he has constantly dealt with nerves and self-doubt throughout his career.
“I’m incredibly honoured to receive these awards”
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Australia captain Steven Smith claimed the top International Cricket Council (ICC) awards as he was named Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year.
“I know with the support and the people around me, I am going to come out on the right side of it”
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Ireland all-rounder John Mooney has revealed that he considered committing suicide during his two-year battle against depression.
“I remember saying, when we were 1-0 down, that I still thought we were going to win the series”
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England captain Alastair Cook has revealed that his wife, Alice, convinced him to carry on leading the national team during some of their toughest days this summer.
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“I think that’s a role everyone in the team has: to look after each other and make sure we don’t leave anyone alone”
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has called on the national team to look after each other during their tour of Australia next month and to ensure that no one feels home-sick or depressed.
Arjuna Ranatunga: “Not only was he a great admirer of Sri Lanka cricket, he also loved our country”
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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has become the latest ex-cricketer to pay tribute to Tony Greig, stating that the legendary England player and commentator saw his country as heaven on earth.
