“We are focusing on being aggressive and having that mindset throughout as a habit rather than fading out in six months’ time”
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India stand-in captain Virat Kohli has called on the national team to be positive and aggressive during their upcoming Test series against Australia.
“It’s just about fine-tuning and getting them to play with more consistency”
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Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower has announced that the country’s batting department is brimming with talent.
“Our plan is to have this stadium built and ready for international cricket within four to five years”
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Canada have unveiled plans to build a $700 million enclosed stadium in the city of Toronto so that they can start hosting international matches “within four to five years”.
“If you have the leader under pressure always go for him”
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Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has called on the national team to “go for” England captain Alastair Cook during their upcoming five-Test series, which gets underway on July 9 in Nottingham.
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“It is weird, with Trotty going home and now Swanny retiring, it is a bit different for us”
Australia opening batsman David Warner has announced that England off-spinner Graeme Swann’s sudden retirement is a “knockout blow” for the tourists, especially since there are still two Tests left in the series.
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“I think the fast bowlers get excited when they come here and the batters do as well”
Australia batsman George Bailey has announced that “there’s something there for everyone” at the WACA in Perth ahead of the third Ashes Test, which gets underway on December 13.
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“I never threatened Sachin’s place in the team as a batsman but he sometimes threatened mine as a bowler”
Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar “threatened” his place in the national team at times since “he was a natural spinner of the ball”.
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“The Australians have made a few comments already and it’s quite surprising, having lost 3-0, they want to make comments, challenges, and start making suggestions and statements about individuals”
England batsman Jonathan Trott has lashed out at Australian pace bowler Ryan Harris after he stated that the baggy greens’ bowling attack had forced the South African-born batsman to change his natural game during the recent Ashes series.
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There is “no doubt” in Tremlett’s mind that he is ready to represent England once again
England pace bowler Chris Tremlett has called on the national selectors to let them know that he is ready to make his Test comeback and feels that the Investec Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia will provide a perfect opportunity to let his actions do the talking.
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Bravo feels honoured to be captaining his country for the Champions Trophy
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has replaced Darren Sammy as the country’s new ODI captain ahead of the Champions Trophy next month in England.
