Harris ready to face India following Hughes’ funeral

"Seeing the green and gold streamers was a reminder these people want to see some cricket played, want to see us get out there and beat the Indians"

“Seeing the green and gold streamers was a reminder these people want to see some cricket played, want to see us get out there and beat the Indians”

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Following the funeral of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, pace bowler Ryan Harris announced that he is ready to face India when the first Test commences on December 9 in Adelaide.

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England have ‘been far too fearful of getting out’, says Andrew Strauss

"They've got to find a way of winning that series in Sri Lanka to get some confidence"

“They’ve got to find a way of winning that series in Sri Lanka to get some confidence”

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Former England captain Andrew Strauss believes that the national team have “been far too fearful of getting out” and have to change this mindset if they are going to taste success during their seven-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

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Winning in Sri Lanka can give us a major boost prior to the World Cup, says James Anderson

"If we can get a win over there it will be a huge confidence boost for us"

“If we can get a win over there it will be a huge confidence boost for us”

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England pace bowler James Anderson believes that the national team will receive a much-needed boost prior to the 2015 World Cup if they manage to beat Sri Lanka in the upcoming seven-match ODI series.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 1st ODI: De Villiers and Duminy hand South Africa 1-0 lead

De Villiers and Duminy celebrate after leading South Africa to victory

De Villiers and Duminy celebrate after leading South Africa to victory

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South Africa captain AB de Villiers smashed an entertaining 89 and all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy hit a fluent 58 to lead the Proteas to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI in Mount Maunganui.

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