“That was a life-changing situation”
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West Indies opener Chris Gayle has revealed that he “cheated death” upon undergoing a life-changing heart operation in Melbourne 12 years ago.
Pakistan are hoping that Asif’s spin will be able to make up for Hafeez’s bowling ban
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Pakistan have included uncapped off-spinner Bilal Asif to their ODI squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe.
“I will be done by the end of August”
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed that he will retire from Test cricket after the three-Test series against India in August.
Smith will not feature in this year’s BBL
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Perth Scorchers head coach Justin Langer has confirmed that former South Africa captain Graeme Smith will not be joining the Big Bash League (BBL) defending champions for this year’s edition of the tournament.
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“I don’t think he’s been selfish, I think he’s done it for his own mind”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that he is “surprised at the timing” of off-spinner Graeme Swann’s decision to retire from international cricket, but understands that he was struggling to perform to the best of his ability due to his chronic elbow problems.
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Buttler’s red hot innings tied the series at 1-1
England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler levelled the ODI series at 1-1 after his blistering 65 was enough to help his side register a three-wicket win over Australia in Cardiff.
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Samuels dismissed three of St Lucia’s most important batsmen
West Indies all-rounder and Antigua Hawksbills captain Marlon Samuels took three key wickets to guide his team to their first triumph in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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Pakistan whitewashed the West Indies 2-0
Pakistan batting duo Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad helped their side secure a series whitewash against the West Indies as they both recorded scores in the forties to give Pakistan an 11-run win in St Vincent.
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Johnston was renowned for his ‘chicken dance’ celebration
Irish eyes will not be smiling and the luck of the Irish will plummet significantly after veteran all-rounder Trent Johnston announced that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the year.
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Surrey have only won one piece of silverware since Adams joined in 2008
England county side Surrey have fired team director Chris Adams and his assistant Ian Salisbury in an attempt to shake off the poor start they have made to the 2013 season.
