It’s not easy for him, Shan Masood repels criticism aimed at Pakistan fast bowler

Shan Masood said it's not easy for Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi to get back to his best after suffering a serious knee injury

Shan Masood: “Returning from a serious injury is never easy, especially for a fast bowler like Shaheen who faced challenges with his pace and the forces involved in bowling. His comeback shows immense discipline and willpower”

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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has hit back at fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s critics, saying it is not easy for anyone to get back to their best after suffering a serious injury.

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Fair play to him, Mahela Jayawardene on Pakistan player with added responsibility and pressure

Mahela Jayawardene said fair play to Pakistan captain Babar Azam for leading by example with the bat

Mahela Jayawardene: “Being the captain as well, he has taken responsibility and performed, which is great to see. [It’s] not an easy thing to do”

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Sri Lanka icon Mahela Jayawardene admitted he is impressed with Babar Azam for taking responsibility to lead by example since he captains Pakistan.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Michael Clarke spent after ‘tough summer’

Clarke will no longer be able to turn to Ponting or Hussey during a time of crisis

2012 has definitely been a year to remember for Australia captain Michael Clarke, who not only broke the country’s record for the most Test runs scored in a calender year, but also became the first Test cricketer to score four double centuries in a season as well, however, the big question on everyone’s mind is how much of a toll has all his hard work has taken on his mind and body.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Jonny Bairstow hoping to play at least one Test match against India

Bairstow is ready to do whatever it takes to regain his spot on the Test team

With the score level at 1-1 and only two Tests left to play, England batsman Jonny Bairstow has announced that it would mean the world to him if he managed to be included in the national team for at least one of the remaining Tests against India.

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