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Smith’s half-century proved to be the game-changer
Sydney Sixers captain Steven Smith smashed a magnificent half-century to help his side prevail by seven runs in a close contest with the Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Coulter-Nile picked up three key wickets
Australia pace bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile took three wickets to help the Perth Scorchers skirt past the Hobart Hurricanes by six runs at the WACA.
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“There is no easy solution”
Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid and former England captain Nasser Hussain have both called for the Champions Trophy to be restored and a restriction on the number of bi-lateral ODI series played.
Porter believes the England players should be rewarded for their sacrifices
Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) chief executive Angus Porter believes England players are “substantially underpaid” and should receive higher wages, especially since they are restricted from taking part in lucrative domestic Twenty20 tournaments that have begun popping up all over the world.
The PCA are doing everything to ensure that no England players participate in the PSL
With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) supposedly set to become the latest domestic Twenty20 tournament full of money and entertainment, the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) have warned England players not to get involved at all.
Shakib Al Hasan played a key role in helping Kolkata get the win
The Kolkata Knight Riders displayed an all-round team performance as they completely broke down the Rajasthan Royals to claim a five wicket victory.
Pollard’s blazing innings burned the Royals
The Rajasthan Royals were handed their first loss of the 2012 IPL, after an absolutely scintillating innings from Kieron Pollard.
Rajasthan’s all-round team performance helped continue their winning ways
The Rajasthan Royals beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs to continue their excellent start in the 2012 IPL, giving them two wins in two matches.
