Kamran Akmal: “It is disappointing to be out of the national side despite my performance in domestic cricket – which is the main criteria of selection”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal voiced his anger towards the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for overlooking players who have been performing consistently for the last few years in domestic cricket.
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“I am unhappy that the selectors didn’t consult me before making the team”
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has revealed that he was “shocked” to find out that the national selectors went ahead and finalised the squad for the Asia Cup without consulting him.
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Westfield claims he was “cajoled” into match-fixing by Kaneria
Disgraced Essex pace bowler Mervyn Westfield has announced his eagerness to help the next generation of cricketers avoid making the same mistakes he did.
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Taylor has challenged the Australian batsmen to showcase everything they’ve got
Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has attributed the national team’s lacklustre batting displays over the past few series to Twenty20 cricket, stating that the large contracts and action-packed format has corrupted the gentlemanly and classic version of the sport.
Samuels was initially diagnosed with a broken eye socket
Australia and Melbourne Stars batsman Cameron White believes West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels is not a “well-liked” man in the country after his infamous confrontation with ex-Australian ‘spin king’ Shane Warne.
Pietersen’s text messages have further weakened his relationship amongst the team
England Test captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower are reportedly furious at batsman Kevin Pietersen after he sent text messages to South African players during the second Test match at Headingley.
