“He’s performed so consistently, and is undoubtedly now the best short form spinner in the world”
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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has lauded Imran Tahir, branding him as the “best short form spinner in the world”.
“This is the time when Younis should leave the field”
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Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the upcoming three-Test series against the West Indies.
“I’m really looking forward to this coaching opportunity with the Hurricanes”
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Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the coach of Hobart Hurricanes for the next two seasons of the Big Bash League (BBL).
“Batting four or five would suit my game more”
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England opening batsman Alex Hales lost his place in the Test side after opting out of the national team’s tour of Bangladesh last October.
“We have faith that Neil will do the job at No. 4”
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New Zealand have opted against chopping and changing their squad after losing to South Africa by eight wickets in the second Test in Wellington.
“I don’t think I performed as well as I could”
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James Vince had a summer to forget last year as he only managed to score 212 runs at an average that was a shade above 19.
“I am sure he will be right come Hamilton”
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New Zealand have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that left-arm seamer Trent Boult would miss the second Test against South Africa with a leg injury.
“It does provide an opportunity for Neil to step up and show us that he is ready for Test cricket”
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New Zealand have brought in Neil Broom as a replacement for middle order batsman Ross Taylor ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Wellington on March 16.
The rain had the final say in Dunedin
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An intriguing finish could have been in store on the final day of the first Test in Dunedin, but bad weather kept New Zealand and South Africa off the pitch the entire day and ended the match as a draw.
“The time we give him now to strengthen his hamstrings will play a big role in mitigating future risk”
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after aggravating a pair of hamstring injuries.
