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“Hopefully we’ll celebrate his retirement and give him the due respect and recognition that he deserves”
Legendary South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced that people need to give captain Graeme Smith the “respect and recognition” he truly deserves.
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“We should take pride in the way he has built this team and the legacy he leaves behind”
Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat has announced that the board is in no hurry to name captain Graeme Smith’s successor.
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“I am privileged and over the moon”
Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards has admitted that he was delighted and honoured after witnessing a statue of himself being unveiled at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
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Simpson and Hockley will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the fifth and final Ashes Test
Former Australia captain Bob Simpson and New Zealand cricketer Debbie Hockley will be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame during the fifth and final Test between England and Australia in Sydney.
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“Don’t tweet when you’ve had a drink”
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has apologised for sending out a foul-mouthed tweet when he was denied entry into the Crown Perth Casino since he was too drunk.
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“I am not sure there will ever be another Sachin Tendulkar”
England batsman Ian Bell has revealed that he “grew up idolising” legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
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“Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman of my generation”
Former Australia spin king Shane Warne has become the latest cricketer to pay tribute to veteran India batsman Sachin Tendulkar, stating that the ‘Little Master’ was “the best batsman of my generation”.
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Gatting laughed off suggestions that Australia were planning a “backlash”
Former England captain Mike Gatting has called on Australia to prove they can walk the walk before they talk the talk after rumours emerged that Alastair Cook and his men could face a “backlash” when they travel to the Land Down Under in November.
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Tendulkar will play his final match on his home ground
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th Test in his hometown of Mumbai.
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“All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India. I have been living this dream every day for the last 24 years”
Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar will formally announce his retirement after playing his 200th Test, which is set to come against the West Indies at home next month.
