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“After my last spell in county cricket, I received an international call-up and I’m hoping the same happens this time around”
India spinner Piyush Chawla is hoping his county stint with Somerset can be used as a launchpad to help resume his international career.
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Sharma played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph
India pace bowler Ishant Sharma has announced that he has been looking forward to the national team’s tour of South Africa for some time now and is ready to assume the role as India’s “spearhead” bowler.
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Laxman was impressed with Dhawan’s form throughout the tournament
After having scored 363 runs in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, India’s Shikhar Dhawan has become the talk of the town and even former players like VVS Laxman cannot hold their silence as the former batting great noted that the opening batsman has learnt to treasure and protect his wicket a lot more.
Vaughan hopes all county players remain clean after witnessing the consequences of drug abuse
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that all county players should have learnt some serious lessons from the tragic death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard.
Root is well on his way to becoming England’s next superstar
England limited overs coach Ashley Giles has announced that he is astounded by the sheer amount of success 22-year-old batsman Joe Root has had this early on in his international career.
Dhoni noted that Tendulkar’s presence would be missed by every member of the ODI team
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has paid tribute to veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar after he announced his retirement from ODIs, stating that the ‘Little Master’ has been an inspiration for the entire team.
Flower was most impressed with Cook’s leadership skills during his first Test series as captain
England coach Andy Flower has lavished praise on his side, stating that they managed to break their 28-year losing streak in India due to their rapid ability to “learn and adapt” to the unfamiliar conditions in the country.
Watson has been given a huge boost in morale after talking to Kallis
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has admitted talking to South Africa veteran Jacques Kallis about how to master the pressure of being able to perform with the bat and ball every single game.
Peterson and du Plessis have already established themselves as a lethal pair in the limited overs format
Aside from retaining their number one Test team ranking after beating Australia 1-0 in their recently concluded three-Test series, South Africa have also found two players, who are set to become regulars in the side for future series.
Dravid knows that Tendulkar will break out of his batting slump
Former India batsman Rahul Dravid believes that the national team need veteran Sachin Tendulkar to start firing on all cylinders now more than ever, especially since they were humiliated in front of their home fans by suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England.
