Rahane took three catches in the first innings and five in the second
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India’s Ajinkya Rahane may be known for his batting, but the 27-year-old entered the record books on Friday after becoming the first non-wicketkeeper player to take eight catches in a Test match.
Elliott is back amongst New Zealand’s list of centrally contracted players
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Following his heroics against South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals, New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has become one of three additions to the list of centrally contracted players for the 2015-16 season.
“I realised that he could be my go-to man to work on my game”
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Almost 12 months after playing his last Test for India, opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has had enough of sitting idly by on the sidelines and has decided to take action in order to resurrect his international career.
McCullum will not feature in the limited overs series against Zimbabwe and South Africa
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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has decided to miss the upcoming limited overs tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa in August since he has had an “intense period of cricket dating back to the World Cup”.
“I’m very proud of my recent achievements and this just caps it off”
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England pace bowler had been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list after he became the first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets.
“I feel immensely proud of what I have done in my career”
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England and Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
“We’re trying to make an impact on sport while we have an opportunity, and leave it in a better space than when we took over”
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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and head coach Mike Hesson were bestowed with the honour of being appointed Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (NZOM) in the Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Honours list on Monday.
“He is an experienced player and quality character who will add talent and leadership to the touring party”
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Australia have included spinner Fawad Ahmed and Western Australia captain Adam Voges in their 17-man Ashes squad.
“It’s time to be a family man who plays cricket rather than a cricketer with a family”
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Australia batsman Ed Cowan’s first-class future remains unclear after he decided not to sign with Tasmania next year.
Kumble will become the 77th member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble will be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame during India’s World Cup match against South Africa on February 22 in Melbourne.
