Younis Khan: “He should take full advantage of his good form and make lots of runs”
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Iconic Pakistan batsman Younis Khan wants to see opener Abdullah Shafique take full advantage of his sublime form and “make lots of runs”.
Imad Wasim: “This is a massive opportunity for the new players to show how good they are”
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Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Imad Wasim is backing the new players in the team to shine in the series against New Zealand.
Voges now has his sights set on the Champions Trophy
Australia batsman Adam Voges has credited former batting coach Justin Langer for helping him revive his international career after he scored an impressive century against the West Indies last month.
Hussey believes Malinga is unstoppable on most occasions
Australia batsman David Hussey believes Sri Lanka pace demon Lasith Malinga is currently “in the form of his life” after having played with him for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) and against him during the national team’s recently concluded ODI series against the Lankan Lions.
Pujara stated that his century in Mumbai meant more to him
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has admitted that the 135 he scored against England during the second Test at Mumbai felt a lot more satisfying than his double hundred in the first Test at Ahmedabad.
Compton believes he is starting to get to grips with the conditions in India
Somerset batsman Nick Compton has announced that he is looking to become England Test captain Alastair Cook’s new opening partner after scoring a half century in the second innings of their match against Mumbai A and adding two more in the recently concluded warm up match against Haryana.
Dhoni wants India to avenge their 4-0 whitewashing at the hands of England last year
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes that the Test team and the country’s recent record in overseas tours will start to improve over time.
Taylor believes Martin can still be a huge asset for New Zealand
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has revealed that veteran pace bowler Chris Martin, who has been the leading the bowling attack for nearly a decade, is still an important member of the squad despite a number of younger bowlers starting to become the centre of attention.
Bell is hoping his good form will make him the frontrunner for the vice-captaincy position
England batsman Ian Bell is looking to become the new vice-captain of the Test team, and is willing to do whatever it takes to secure the position for himself.
England have now established themselves as the team to beat in ODIs
Even though they managed to draw their ODI series against South Africa 2-2 and retain the top spot on the ODI team rankings, England captain Alastair Cook believes that this is just the beginning of the country’s dominance in the limited overs format.
