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“I got more hungry for runs”
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that he has become mentally stronger, more consistent and is showing signs of improved strokeplay over the past year.
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Umar Akmal given clean bill of health
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Akmal suffered the seizure while representing the Barbados Tridents in the CPL
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been cleared to resume playing cricket with “no restriction on physical activity or exertion” after getting a clean bill of health from his neurologist.
‘I’m happy to bat anywhere’, says Shane Watson
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Watson acknowledged his failure with the bat
Australia opener Shane Watson has constantly been moved up and down the batting line-up, which has seen him come in anywhere from an opener all the way down to number six, but the flamboyant batsman stated that he was “happy to bat anywhere”.
Tim May resigns as chief executive of FICA
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May had grown increasingly frustrated with the direction in which the sport was heading
Tim May has announced his resignation as chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) just a month after he controversially lost his place in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee to former Indian player and commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.
Winning comes before accolades, says Jacques Kallis
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Kallis has vowed to continue putting his country before himself
South Africa veteran batsman Jacques Kallis has announced that he plays cricket to win and make his country proud, which he believes should be the priority for all players instead of their accolades.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Umesh Yadav likely to return this month
Yadav was pleased to learn that he had not suffered another stress fracture
India pace bowler Umesh Yadav is nearing full health and is likely to return to international cricket within this month after suffering a “stress reaction” in his back, which has kept him on the sidelines since November last year.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Angelo Mathews vows to stop Sri Lanka’s slide down the rankings
Mathews and Chandimal want Sri Lanka to top the rankings across all three formats in the near future
Sri Lanka ODI and Test captain Angelo Mathews has vowed to curtail the national team’s slide in the rankings and restore some pride and honour into the players and fans.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: SLC considering Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas for coaching roles
These three men could well be responsible for Sri Lanka’s revival in international cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief executive Ajit Jayasekara has announced that the board is considering hiring former pace bowler Chaminda Vaas and spinner Muttiah Muralitharan as the national team’s new fast bowling and spin coach.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Sri Lanka need to produce more young batsmen to replace the older stars, says Graham Ford
Ford hinted that Sri Lanka’s future could be bleak if younger batsmen are not found soon
Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has announced that the national team need more young batsmen to come in from the domestic circuit in order to replace the older, ageing superstars.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I am hoping to cement my spot in the national team during the West Indies series, says Shahriar Nafees
Nafees knows that his performance against the West Indies will be vital to his chances of being a regular face in the national team
After a year of being left out of the Bangladesh team, batsman Shahriar Nafees is grateful to have received a second chance to show his worth against the West Indies.