“Brendon said Chris Cairns had asked him to spot-fix on two occasions”
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Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has told Southwark Crown Court that he was “shocked and angry” when he heard that Chris Cairns tried to recruit current captain Brendon McCullum in his match-fixing operation in 2008.
“It is clear to me that an approach is being made by Mr Cairns to Mr McCullum”
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John Rhodes, the Australasian head of the International Cricket COuncil’s (ICC) anti-corruption and security unit (ACSU) has revealed that New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum did not mention “match-fixing” when submitting a statement about being approached by Chris Cairns.
Kohli celebrates after scoring his 23rd ODI century
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India batsman Virat Kohli scored a sensational 138 to not only lead his side to a 35-run win over South Africa in the fourth ODI in Chennai, but also bring them level at 2-2 in the series.
“I cannot remember the exact words but it was something like ‘how will they ever prove it?'”
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Former New Zealand pace bowler Andre Adams has told Southwark Crown Court that Chris Cairns tried to coax him into joining his match-fixing operation as the latter was confident that the Indian Cricket League (ICL) would not be able to prove anything.
“Mark Vermeulen has been banned from participating in all cricket activities”
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Zimbabwe Cricket have banned batsman Mark Vermeulen from all forms of cricket after he posted a racist comment on social media.
Samuels has to get his action tested within 14 days
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West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels was reported for a suspect action during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
“It definitely has crossed my mind, especially with the guys retiring”
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Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson has revealed that he nearly joined Michael Clarke, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris into retirement following a gruelling Ashes series against England.
Karunaratne hit 16 boundaries and a six during his career-best knock of 186
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The West Indies continued to struggle on the second day of the first Test in Galle as Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored a career-best 186 and batsman Dinesh Chandimal made 151.
Malik celebrates after scoring his maiden Test double century
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It was another gruelling day for England in Abu Dhabi as Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik and batsman Asad Shafiq continued their onslaught.
De Villiers was named Man of the Match for scoring his 21st ODI century
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers led by example with the bat as he blasted an unbeaten 104, while pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took consecutive wickets in the final over to lead the Proteas to a five-run win over India in the first ODI in Kanpur.
