Chappell told me I would never play for India as long as he was head coach, says Zaheer Khan

"Everytime my name was discussed, he (Chappell) would find means to delay my comeback by 3-4 months"

“Everytime my name was discussed, he (Chappell) would find means to delay my comeback by 3-4 months”

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India pace bowler Zaheer Khan has revealed that former head coach Greg Chappell told him that he would never represent his country as long as he was in charge of the national team.

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CLT20 perfect preparation for ODI series against India, says Ravi Rampaul

"Hopefully, I can get in some good performances in the tournament and get my confidence up ahead of that series"

“Hopefully, I can get in some good performances in the tournament and get my confidence up ahead of that series”

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West Indies pace bowler Ravi Rampaul has announced that the Champions League Twetnty20 (CLT20) will prepare him for the national team’s upcoming ODI series against India.

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‘The setback helped me become a more mature player’, says Shikhar Dhawan

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“When I went to New Zealand that practice became my instinct and that’s how I scored big runs there”

India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that the “setback” he suffered during the national team’s tour of South Africa at the end of last year has helped him “become a more mature player” since he is more wary about the shots he plays while batting.

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A Batting with Bimal Exclusive: Can Hong Kong shine as bright as their skyscrapers during the World T20?

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Can Hong Kong defy the odds during their maiden World Twenty20 tournament?

When asked to picture Hong Kong, most people would conjure up images of bright lights, skyscrapers and delectable dumplings. However, there is more to Hong Kong than jaw-dropping sights and mouth-watering food.

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