Mathews’ record of centuries is currently bare with only one triple figure score
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has issued a challenge to batsmen Lahiru Thirimanne, Dinesh Chandimal and captain Angelo Mathews, telling each of them to score at least “35 to 40 hundreds by the time they finish” their careers.
Arthur admitted that Ponting and Hussey would have been instrumental during this year’s Ashes series
Australia head coach Mickey Arthur has come to the defence of the national team after their humiliating 4-0 whitewash against the Indians, stating that this is definitely not an indication of things to come for the back-to-back Ashes series.
Hodge already has a double century next to his name in Tests
Former Australia batsman Dean Jones believes veteran batsman Brad Hodge is the only man capable of replacing Michael Hussey, who recently retired from international cricket, and added that the national selectors should include him in the Test squad for their upcoming four-Test series against India, which starts later this week.
Pietersen has had nothing go his way these past few months
Given everything England batsman Kevin Pietersen has done this summer, it comes as no surprise to anybody that he was dropped for the upcoming tour of India.
Dilshan’s form took a massive dive once he became captain
Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has revealed that he believes captain Mahela Jayawardene may have to lead the country till 2015 in order to find a suitable successor.
