A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: AB de Villiers gives up keeping in ODIs

De Villiers has already admitted that being in the outfield is much harder

South Africa ODI captain AB de Villiers has announced that he will be giving up wicketkeeping in limited overs matches since he is unable to deal with the burden of having to stand behind the stumps, come in as a specialist batsman and lead the team all at once.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Andrew Hudson admits Thami Tsolekile was supposed to play in Test series against New Zealand

Tsolekile still does not fully understand why he was dropped during the New Zealand Test series

South Africa convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson has admitted that wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was supposed to replace batsman AB de Villiers behind the stumps for the New Zealand Test series, but he was denied the opportunity after de Villiers announced that he would like to continue donning the gloves for the Proteas.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: India are overconfident and confused at the moment, says former cricketers

India’s overconfidence after winning the first Test led to their downfall

Former cricketers have slammed the national team for their poor performance against England during the four-Test series, stating that the Indians should have taken command and kept the visitors under pressure after winning the first Test in Ahmedabad by nine wickets.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: James Pattinson believes limited overs cricket is responsible for shortening the career of Test bowlers

Pattinson feels more pain after playing in limited overs matches

Australia pace bowler James Pattinson has announced that the growing number of limited overs matches in cricket today is responsible for shortening the career of Test bowlers due to the number of injuries they sustain.

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