“We want him to improve day by day and he’s been brilliant in this series”
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With the 2015 World Cup fast approaching, the demand for pace bowlers has never been higher since the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, where the pitches are predominantly pace friendly.
“It is good to see him perform like that with both the bat and ball”
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Sri Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya has announced that all-rounder Thisara Perera will be a “key figure in our World Cup plans for next year”.
Ashwin is the fastest bowler to take 100 Test wickets since 1931
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India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been bestowed with the Arjuna award, which is an Indian government honour for recognition of outstanding achievement in national sport.
De Villiers led by example with his match-winning knock of 136
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers and batsman Faf du Plessis both smashed sensational centuries to make easy work of Australia’s mammoth score of 327 in Harare.
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“He’s got the chance, in these five games, to show what he can do [in] 50 overs”
England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed that Twenty20 superstar Alex Hales will open the batting with him during the upcoming ODI series against India.
Pollard was named Man of the Match for his essential knock of 89
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West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard and wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin both made vital half-centuries to save their side from suffering an embarrassing loss in the first ODI against Bangladesh in Grenada.
Amla registered his 15th ODI century
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South Africa opening batsman Hashim Amla scored a breathtaking century to lead the Proteas to a comfortable 93-run win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI in Bulawayo.
Laughlin finished with figures of 3-7 off three overs
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The Antigua Hawksbills ended their eight-game losing streak by cruising to a five-wicket win over the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel in St Kitts.
Khan is ecstatic after bringing up his 150
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Sri Lanka got off to a steady start after Pakistan scored 451 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test in Galle.
Bell demolished India’s bowling attack during his magnificent knock of 167
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England batsman Ian Bell scored a sparkling 167 and debutant Jos Buttler smashed an entertaining 85 as the hosts continued to batter India on the second day of the third Test in Southampton.
