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Fan pays for Afridi, Shehzad’s McDonald’s meal

Posted on January 12, 2016 by bimalmirwani
"He offered to pay for us insisting it was his way of welcoming us to New Zealand"

“He offered to pay for us insisting it was his way of welcoming us to New Zealand”

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Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi and opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad were unable to pay for lunch at McDonald’s when landing at Auckland airport on Monday, but they received their meals for free after a fan offered to pay for them.

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Bayliss gives Buttler green light to play IPL

Posted on January 8, 2016 by bimalmirwani

Buttler has Bayliss’ permission to play in the IPL

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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has said that he is “all for” wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Jonny Bairstow prolonged his stay in the Test team.

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Smith: Holder rejected my offer

Posted on January 8, 2016 by bimalmirwani

“Unfortunately they didn’t come to the party”

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Australia captain Steven Smith has revealed that West Indies skipper Jason Holder turned down his offer of a last-day run chase during the rain-affected third Test in Sydney.

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Roberts: West Indies are not competing

Posted on January 3, 2016 by bimalmirwani

“It is very sad and disappointing to see the level that West Indies cricket has sunk to”

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Legendary West Indies pace bowler Sir Andy Roberts has slammed the national team for the lack of heart and competitiveness they have shown as of late.

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Holder: Test cricketers should be paid more

Posted on January 3, 2016 by bimalmirwani

“I think it’s possibly a way to keep [Test cricket] alive”

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West Indies captain Jason Holder has supported Kevin Pietersen’s idea that Test cricketers need to be paid higher salaries.

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CPL implements numerous changes

Posted on December 31, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“Our aim each year is to make CPL even bigger and better”

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has introduced a plethora of changes ahead of the 2016 edition of the tournament.

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Anderson ruled out of first Test

Posted on December 25, 2015 by bimalmirwani

Anderson will miss the first Test against South Africa

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England pace bowler James Anderson has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban due to a calf injury.

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Root: Captaincy not on my mind

Posted on December 10, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“It’s not something I’m thinking about to be honest”

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England batsman Joe Root has made it clear that he has no intentions of succeeding Alastair Cook as captain at the moment and is instead focused on the upcoming tour of South Africa.

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Taylor opens up about eye problem

Posted on November 17, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“I couldn’t really see the ball”

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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has revealed that he had problems seeing the ball during the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.

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PCB chairman disappointed with Younis’ decision to retire

Posted on November 13, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“I am disappointed at not only his decision to retire from ODIs but also the timing of his decision”

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has expressed his disappointment after veteran batsman Younis Khan announced his retirement from ODI cricket.

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