“I am preparing myself in every way, and trying above my capability”
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Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has announced that he strongly believes he will regain his touch with the bat “sooner or later”.
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“There are players in this side who have not had a chance to play international matches in Pakistan”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that not being able to play on home soil is having a negative impact on many players as they are constantly away from their families and friends.
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“It’s not about having the best bowling attack”
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has defended his team’s bowling attack after South Africa skipper AB de Villiers stated that “there is no doubt that India are certainly not the best bowling attack in the world”.
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“So for Brad to say those things is a little bit naive”
Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur has struck back at vice-captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin over the comments he made about him being “very, very insecure” during his time in charge of the national team.
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“You’re getting a kind of two-tiered system at the moment”
Former England captain Mike Atherton has called on the sport’s powerhouses to lend a helping hand to the smaller and weaker nations.
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“If Cricket Australia want me to be captain, that’s the way I’ll play”
Australia captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he would rather be fired than change his “extremely positive” captaincy style since “this is the way I’ve been brought up to play”.
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“They are both imaginative, good readers of the game and take the aggressive option first – whereas Cook retreats too quickly”
Former Australia spin king Shane Warne has announced that England need to replace captain Alastair Cook immediately if they want to become a truly dominant side.
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“Root has done well for England at No 6 in the past”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that England’s idea to shift Joe Root out of the openers spot in favour of Michael Carberry was a “clever move”.
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“I believe Sachin has done a tremendous job, not just for Indian cricket but for world cricket”
In an emotional tribute to his long-time friend, legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has announced that “Sachin Tendulkar has definitely had the best cricket career out of any cricketer that I have known”.
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“I guess it’s just a little bit of banter and trying to get up Cookie’s nose because I guess Australia’s getting a little bit desperate at this point”
Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards has announced that former Australia spin king Shane Warne’s comments about England captain Alastair Cook being “negative, boring [and] not very imaginative” was “just a little bit of banter”.
