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.
Dev believes India are more concerned about the financial rewards than the spirit of the game
Former India captain and all-rounder Kapil Dev believes the national team took their eyes off the prize after winning the 2011 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup.
Smith feels as if his side have created an unbreakable bond between each other
South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes that his team have all become one big happy family after having a successful Test series against juggernauts England and Australia, where they accomplished their ultimate goal of establishing the country as the number one Test team in international cricket.
Wade vows to improve on his concentration behind the stumps
Australia wicketkeeper batsman Matthew Wade has revealed that he was bitterly “disappointed” with his constant blunders behind the stumps in the past two Test series, and made special reference to the final Test against South Africa at Perth, where the errors he made cost the national team the series and the chance of re-establishing themselves as the number one Test team.
Smith has never backed down from a challenge during his international career
South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has announced that he is accustomed to fulfilling high expectations ever since he was handed the reigns of the national team at the age of 22.
McGrath believes Australia need to keep Smith under constant pressure
Legendary Australia pace bowler Glenn McGrath believes that the national team should constantly target South African captain Graeme Smith over the last two Test matches if they are to have any chance of becoming the number one Test team once again.
Smith is excited about how great his team’s legacy can become
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has announced that he wants his current team to build a “legacy” as the number one Test team.
Smith wants South Africa to concentrate on retaining their world number one Test ranking
South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has announced that his team are ready to take on all “unique challenges” that await them during their three-Test series against Australia.
Khan believes Pakistan are hiring way too many coaches
Former Pakistan head coach Mohsin Khan has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for deciding to hire a full-time batting coach, while also raising questions about whether current coach Dav Whatmore should be replaced.
Cook believes his team have the ability to end England’s losing streak in India
England Test captain Alastair Cook has announced that he is ready to lead his team to victory against India in the upcoming Test series, and break the 28-year losing streak the national team have had in the country.
