Kane Williamson: “I was also fortunate to play alongside Shoaib Malik in some T20 matches and learned a lot from him”
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New Zealand batting superstar Kane Williamson said he has learned a lot from veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik.
Imad Wasim: “Whether the captain wants me to bowl in the first over, during the power-play, the 10th over or in the last few overs, I have to be ready to deliver my best”
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Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim has made it clear that whatever his captain wants him to do, he will follow orders and not question the decision.
“Quinton slipped and sprained his right knee at home late yesterday afternoon”
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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the third Test against England in Johannesburg due to a knee injury.
Al Hasan recently had his six-month ban reduced to three-and-a-half months
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Bangladesh have included all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pace bowler Rubel Hossain in their squad for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
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“Sachin is very lucky that he didn’t face them”
Legendary Pakistan captain Imran Khan has announced that Sachin Tendulkar should consider himself fortunate not to have faced any of the West Indies’ pace legends during the 1970s and 1980s.
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“From the beginning, I was very sure that he was a rare talent and would become a great player”
Former India coach Gary Kirsten has revealed that he knew vice-captain Virat Kohli was destined for greatness the first time he met him and worked on his batting technique.
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“It wasn’t the worst I could have got”
Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has admitted that he “feels fortunate” to have been handed a six-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance as he knows it could have been a lot worse.
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“He was (and still is) my hero, so it was disappointing that I could not play against him”
Veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that he is still disappointed over the fact that he never got the opportunity to play against his “hero” Sir Vivian Richards.
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Dravid considers himself lucky to have had his childhood dreams come true
Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid believes he is extremely lucky to have represented his country for 16 years as many other superstars of the game start to crumble and break down by their tenth year in the game.
Ponting will captain Surrey in Smith’s absence
Surrey may have considered themselves lucky after South African captain Graeme Smith agreed to sign a three-year deal with the club, but they may now be seen as real contenders to win the county league this year after reaching an agreement with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.
