Umar Gul: “The PCB and selectors will make tall claims and start giving statements that we will prepare the team for the next four years keeping the 2023 World Cup [in mind], but in reality, they will do nothing”
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Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and selectors will “do nothing” in ensuring that the national team are well-prepared for the 2023 World Cup.
“What happens in the change room is something that’s very sacred and private to all of us”
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India captain Virat Kohli has said that he has nothing but respect for everything Anil Kumble achieved during his illustrious career, but he refused to dwell on why the 46-year-old stepped down as head coach on Tuesday.
“I really hope that we see resumption of bilateral cricket between the two countries”
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Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would love nothing more than to see the resumption of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.
“I can take us to win a World Cup, I believe”
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It was the same story of South Africa failing to fire at an ICC event on Sunday, but captain AB de Villiers is adamant that he can guide the Proteas to victory at the 2019 World Cup.
“If you never get to play in an Ashes game, this is the closest you will ever get to beating an Australia team”
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England captain Eoin Morgan has said that he is treating his side’s Champions Trophy showdown against Australia on Saturday like his own personal Ashes.
“They should express their talent and play a really positive brand of cricket”
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Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that Sri Lanka have to play with “arrogance” if they want to have a chance of beating India in their Champions Trophy match on Thursday.
“We’re really hopeful to perform [in] this tournament and we’ll try to win this trophy as well.”
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has said that his side will take a bullish approach to the Champions Trophy in England as they have “nothing to lose”.
“I feel it’s something of the past”
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South Africa have lost seven players to Kolpak deals over the last few months, including pace bowler Kyle Abbott, batsman Rilee Rossouw and wicketkeeper-batsman Stiaan van Zyl. Despite this, ODI captain AB de Villiers feels that the Proteas have nothing to worry about.
“We are hopeful he will be ready some time during the home series”
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South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee has said that there is no date being specifically targeted for pace bowler Dale Steyn’s comeback.
“If it gets to the extreme, they might not have a team for the Ashes”
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Australia opener David Warner has revealed that the players are prepared to boycott the Ashes later this year if their pay dispute with Cricket Australia is not resolved.
