“Azhar Mahmood bhai has played a very big hand in my success”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has revealed that bowling coach Azhar Mahmood was the man behind his rapid rise to stardom.
“I think all we can do now is keep looking towards that World Cup and use this as a really good platform”
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Joe Root has backed England for World Cup glory in 2019 even though they were recently eliminated from the Champions Trophy, which is being played in their backyard.
Shakib (left) struck his seventh ODI century, while Mahmudullah scored his third
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Bangladesh looked dead in the water at 33/4, but hundreds from Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah scripted a miraculous five-wicket win that resulted in New Zealand being eliminated from the Champions Trophy.
“It definitely was [pivotal] to me becoming the person I am today”
Australia opener David Warner has said that his infamous punch-up with England batsman Joe Root in 2013 helped him shed his old ways and transform into the cricketer and man he is today.
“It is nice to score runs but, if my hundred helps win Bangladesh a game, it is a special feeling”
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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been in sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, but his side are in a difficult situation when it comes to qualifying for the semi-finals.
“Australians in ICC tournaments in the past have thrived on that pressure and hopefully we can do the same”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has said that his side are treating their Champions Trophy clash against England like a quarter-final.
“You have to make sure you’re right before you come back”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes could potentially miss the first two Tests against South Africa as he continues to recover from a side strain that ruled him out of the Champions Trophy.
“He’s performed so consistently, and is undoubtedly now the best short form spinner in the world”
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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has lauded Imran Tahir, branding him as the “best short form spinner in the world”.
Root celebrates after scoring his 10th ODI century
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England got their Champions Trophy campaign off to a great start as batsman Joe Root struck a career-best 133 not out to lead his side to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh at The Oval.
“This is my first time at a big tournament and I am looking forward to it”
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Australia all-rounder Travis Head enjoyed a highly successful summer and is looking to carry the momentum into the Champions Trophy in England next month.
