Shahzad’s story shows that the road to becoming an international cricketer is not always an easy one
From an early age, Afghanistan-born Mohammad Shahzad knew nothing of life beyond the refugee camp his family and he had fled to in Peshawar after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
Cricket Australia were quick to dismiss the rumours of the row ever taking place
Cricket Australia have dismissed rumours of captain Michael Clarke and recently retired veteran batsman Michael Hussey having a heated confrontation at the end of Hussey’s last Test against Sri Lanka in Sydney.
Singh had a lot of respect for Ponting even though the two were “never friends”
India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has announced that recently retired Australian batsman Ricky Ponting was “one of the top five” batsmen he ever bowled to.
Clarke stated that his relationship with Watson is still alive and well
Australia Test captain Michael Clarke has denied rumours and speculation that he was involved in a heated confrontation with all-rounder Shane Watson prior to the start of the second Test against South Africa at Adelaide.
This is not the first time Ryder has been involved in a confrontation at a bar
Former New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has admitted that the consequences from the incidents involving him during New Zealand’s home series against South Africa are responsible for the downfall of his career.
