“We can confirm that Brendon is not under investigation by the ICC and his testimony has actually been applauded by them”
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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced that captain Brendon McCullum is not under investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for match-fixing.
The bat is expected to fetch AUD 145,000
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The bat used by legendary Australia batsman Sir Donald Bradman in his inaugural Test match is set to auctioned and is expected to fetch AUD 145,000.
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Zimbabwe have not played any international cricket since September
Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has announced that the national team have to get past the qualifying stage of the World Twenty20 so that they can play against the top-ranked sides in the world.
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Lynn revealed that he found it hard to see the pink ball
Cricket Australia’s general manager of cricket operations Sean Cary has announced that the board is still committed to playing day-night cricket, despite complaints from domestic players about it being hard to see the pink ball.
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Joyce led Ireland to victory with a 49-ball 40
The West Indies’ road to the World Twenty20 began on an extremely sour note as Ireland batsman Ed Joyce scored an unbeaten 40 to lead his side to a memorable six-wicket win in the inaugural Twenty20 International held at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
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“You have to have a passion for pace, to want to bowl fast in the first place”
Ian Pont is known throughout the cricketing world as one of the most prominent and accomplished fast bowling coaches and he recently spoke to me about the secrets behind becoming a pace legend, the art of reverse swing and his new coaching clinic, the Ultimate Pace Foundation.
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Gayle’s last Test match came against Zimbabwe in March
West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has announced that the national team’s upcoming tour of India is a “big occasion” as they have the “chance to gain points to move to No. 5 on the ICC [International Cricket Council] rankings” if they manage to emerge victorious.
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Tikolo’s last match for Kenya came during the 2011 World Cup
Kenya has recalled 42-year-old Steve Tikolo for the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates.
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Sharma spent a couple of hours working on his line and length
Just two days after being smashed for 30 runs, which included four sixes, off one over by Australia all-rounder James Faulkner, India pace bowler Ishant Sharma worked on tightening his line and length with bowling coach Joe Dawes for a couple of hours in an optional practice in Ranchi.
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“We have to be focused on our job, which is to get there and give India a good fight”
With the West Indies’ last three Test series having come against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and an inexperienced New Zealand side, head coach Ottis Gibson believes “this series against India gives us an opportunity to see where we are as a Test side”.
