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“Is he the greatest captain ever in Test match cricket? In my view he must be”
Former South Africa head coach Gary Kirsten has become the latest person to pay tribute to Graeme Smith, branding him as the “greatest captain ever”.
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“He is a confident player and I think he is great around the group”
England pace bowler Chris Tremlett has announced that batsman Kevin Pietersen is one of England’s greatest assets, even though he failed to have a major impact during the recently concluded Ashes series, in which England were whitewashed 5-0.
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“He’s too valuable a player for us to consider using him as a keeper”
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum’s days as a wicketkeeper appear to be over after head coach Mike Hesson stated that he did not want to see one of his greatest assets continue to fall victim to back injuries in the future.
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“It is a great moment in the history of Afghanistan”
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Noor Mohammad Murad has announced that the national team are hungry for tougher opposition after beating Kenya 2-0 to qualify for the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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Boycott wants Dhoni to improve on his technique and overseas average
England legend Geoffrey Boycott believes that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni “is mentally very strong” and “has a good record”, but needs to work on his batting technique and overseas average if he wants to become that much better.
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Kallis is one of the twelve South African all-rounders featured in the book
Former South Africa Test captain and administrator Ali Bacher believes his country “has produced more great all-rounders than any other Test-playing nation”.
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Cairns is hoping to see New Zealand rise up the rankings within the next three years
Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has announced that teams should only be allowed one review per innings in order for them to stop relying on the Decision Review System (DRS).
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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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Morris will become Glamorgan’s chief executive and director of cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Hugh Morris has announced his resignation after accepting to become Glamorgan’s chief executive and director of cricket.
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Martyn conceded it was tough to watch Australia lose the first Test by a very slim margin
Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn believes the national team, who are currently trailing England 2-0, will need a full-fledged miracle to win the last three Ashes Tests and bring the coveted urn back home.
