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Duminy dropped for second Test

Posted on July 13, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“He’s been the first to acknowledge that his performances have not stacked up”

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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that all-rounder JP Duminy will be dropped for the second Test against England in Nottingham, which gets underway on Friday.

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Shastri appointed as India’s head coach

Posted on July 12, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Mr Shastri has been the Team Director in the past, and brings with him a wealth of experience, both as player and as coach”

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Ravi Shastri has officially been unveiled as India’s new head coach until the conclusion of the 2019 World Cup.

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De Villiers: I’m capable of leading South Africa to World Cup glory in 2019

Posted on June 12, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I can take us to win a World Cup, I believe”

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It was the same story of South Africa failing to fire at an ICC event on Sunday, but captain AB de Villiers is adamant that he can guide the Proteas to victory at the 2019 World Cup.

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Sangakkara: Roy needs to keep things simple

Posted on June 7, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I think Jason has just been slightly confused at times”

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Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has offered some advice to England opener Jason Roy, telling him to stay calm and stick to the basics.

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Smith: ‘Imran is our greatest asset in ODI cricket’

Posted on June 5, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“He’s performed so consistently, and is undoubtedly now the best short form spinner in the world”

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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has lauded Imran Tahir, branding him as the “best short form spinner in the world”.

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Ambrose: West Indies’ absence from Champions Trophy really disappointing

Posted on May 17, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I never thought the time would come when we, as a West Indies team, would miss a Champions Trophy”

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Legendary West Indies pace bowler Sir Curtley Ambrose has admitted that he is gutted that the national team will not be competing at the Champions Trophy in England next month.

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Billings opts not to return to IPL

Posted on May 10, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Billings scored 138 runs in six matches at an average of 23 in this year’s IPL

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Sam Billings will not be returning to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will instead stay in England.

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Roy won’t return to IPL

Posted on May 3, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Roy’s maiden IPL campaign is over

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England opening batsman Jason Roy won’t be returning to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the ODI series against Ireland.

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Handscomb reveals why he opted out of the IPL

Posted on February 22, 2017 by bimalmirwani
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“I see myself as a longer format player, so sitting on the sidelines in the IPL for me wasn’t going to be great practice”

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After only four matches, Australia batsman Peter Handscomb is already standing tall in the Test arena, like a mighty gladiator.

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De Villiers: England are ‘not unbeatable’

Posted on January 22, 2016 by bimalmirwani
"They're not unbeatable"

“They’re not unbeatable”

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South Africa captain AB de Villiers has made it clear that England are “not unbeatable” as the Proteas head into the fourth and final Test searching for a consolation win.

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