Dockrell will be key to Ireland’s success, says William Porterfield

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“He has done really well for us over the last few years and we’ll be looking for him to put his hand up during this tournament”

Ireland captain William Porterfield has announced that 21-year-old left-arm spinner George Dockrell will play a key role during the upcoming World Twenty20 since Bangladesh is renowned for its spin-friendly pitches.

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Australia will continue targeting England with bouncers, says Craig McDermott

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“There’s not too many tailenders around the place who bat below seven that enjoy playing a lot of balls around their helmet”

Australia fast bowling coach Craig McDermott has announced that the national team’s pace attack will continue targeting England’s batsmen with bouncers since it has proved to be highly effective.

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Tendulkar should consider himself fortunate not to have faced any of the West Indies’ pace legends, says Imran Khan

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“Sachin is very lucky that he didn’t face them”

Legendary Pakistan captain Imran Khan has announced that Sachin Tendulkar should consider himself fortunate not to have faced any of the West Indies’ pace legends during the 1970s and 1980s.

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Cricket Australia request Facebook page entitled ‘100,000 likes and I’ll tackle Stuart Broad on Boxing Day’ to be deleted

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Cricket Australia have requested that the page be taken down

Cricket Australia has requested a Facebook page entitled “100,000 likes and I’ll tackle Stuart Broad on Boxing Day” to be deleted after it amassed more than 114,000 likes.

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‘It’s often a misconception that I’m suited only to the Test format’, says Cheteshwar Pujara

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“I’ve always been a naturally attacking batsman”

Ever since Cheteshwar Pujara made his comeback into India’s Test squad, he has been compared to the likes of Rahul Dravid due to his poise, classy strokeplay and the control he has throughout his entire innings.

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