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“If he can’t get them out, he’s going to knock them out”
Former England pace bowler Stephen Harmison has announced that the national team stand a great chance of limiting Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson’s effectiveness throughout the upcoming Ashes series if they “prey” on his “fragile” state.
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Akram has had a positive influence on Irfan and Khan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have given bowling coach Mohammad Akram a one-month extension on his contract as the national team prepare to host South Africa in the United Arab Emirates.
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“We wanted to make sure we were doing the right thing because there had been a downward spiral in his performances”
South Africa coach Russell Domingo has admitted that pace bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe was initially not included in the team for the tour of Sri Lanka as he had “massive concerns about his form, fitness and possibly his work ethic”.
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Clarke is no longer laughing at Warner’s antics
Australia Test captain Michael Clarke has admitted that the numerous scandals opening batsman David Warner has been involved in over the past few months has hindered his captaincy.
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Watson decision to step down was not influenced by anyone
Australia batsman Shane Watson’s resignation as vice-captain threw everyone by surprise, but he insisted that his disastrous tour of India had nothing to do with nor did anyone force him to step down either.
Maynard was three times over the legal limit and had been a habitual drug user
Former Surrey batsman Tom Maynard, who tragically passed away in an incident on the London Underground last year, was found to have been under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs at the time of his death, an inquest heard.
Jones believes the sport would be nowhere near as popular as it is today without the BCCI
Former Australia batsman Dean Jones believes the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the main reason why international cricket is so popular all over the world since it generates “80 per cent” of the total revenue made in the sport.
Dravid wants the BCCI to give Fletcher more authority and influence during the team selection process
India batting legend Rahul Dravid has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give head coach Duncan Fletcher more power and influence within the Indian team.
Gibson credited the entire team for the series win
West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has praised his squad after beating New Zealand 2-0 in the recent Test series, which saw Chris Gayle play his first Test for his country since December 2010.
