Robson raises his bat after scoring his maiden Test century
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England opening batsman Sam Robson dazzled the crowd at Headingley by scoring his maiden Test century before Sri Lanka fought back with late wickets on the second day of the second Test.
Root became the fourth-youngest England batsman to score a double century
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England batsman Joe Root scored his maiden double century on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s.
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Kayes and Rahman both scored their maiden Test centuries
After being battered by Sri Lanka for two days straight, Bangladesh finally fought back on the third day of the second Test in Chittagong as their batting duo of Imrul Kayes and Shamsur Rahman both scored magnificent centuries.
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Hafeez played a match-saving innings
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez scored a magnificent half-century to help his side draw the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
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Clarke managed to end the day on 48 not out after being dropped on 18
Both England and Australia remain deadlocked at the end of the first day of the second Test in Adelaide.
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“I had prepared myself for a little bit of stick and boos but I quite enjoyed it”
England pace bowler Stuart Broad is still buzzing after taking a five-wicket haul on the first day of the first Ashes Test against arch-rivals Australia in Brisbane.
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“He was very influential in me doing what I’ve done and getting the chance to play for England a few years on”
England batsman Michael Carberry has revealed that former Australia spin king “Shane Warne is basically the reason why I got a chance to play Test cricket”.
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Bailey and Finch gave Australia a 1-0 lead
Australia stand-in captain George Bailey and opening batsman Aaron Finch both recorded half-centuries as they helped the baggy greens draw first blood against India in Pune.
Hussey told nobody about his decision in order to keep hold of his spot in the Test team
Australia batsman Michael Hussey had revealed that he did not notify anyone of his plans to retire from international cricket until a week before playing his last Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since he feared that he would have been dropped from the squad.
Porter believes the England players should be rewarded for their sacrifices
Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) chief executive Angus Porter believes England players are “substantially underpaid” and should receive higher wages, especially since they are restricted from taking part in lucrative domestic Twenty20 tournaments that have begun popping up all over the world.
