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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‘We have realised the need for a rotation policy’ for Pakistan’s bowlers, says Mohammad Akram

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“His [Irfan’s] fitness wasn’t compromised at all”

Pakistan bowling coach Mohammad Akram has announced that he believes the national team’s bowling attack will benefit from a rotation policy as it will limit their workload and decrease their chances of getting injured.

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James Pattinson ruled out for remainder of Ashes series

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Pattinson does have the tendency to succumb to injuries on a regular basis

It seems as if there is a curse on Australia’s pace bowlers as every time a big series comes around, one of them sustains a serious injury, and the tradition continued during the ongoing Ashes series as 23-year-old James Pattinson was ruled out for the remainder of the historic series with a stress fracture of the lower back.

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Russell Domingo to replace Gary Kirsten as South Africa coach

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Domingo is the first coloured coach of South Africa since they were readmitted 22 years ago

South Africa assistant coach Russell Domingo is poised and ready to replace Gary Kirsten as head coach of the national team after Kirsten decided not to renew his contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA) due to family reasons.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Shane Watson becomes frontrunner to fill Ricky Ponting’s spot

Watson will have to stay healthy if he is to fill Ponting’s spot on the Test roster

With former Australia captain Ricky Ponting having bid the game he grew up playing farewell, Cricket Australia and the national selectors have been left with the tough task of finding a suitable candidate to fill the veteran’s spot on the national team, and as of right now, all-rounder Shane Watson has emerged as the frontrunner.

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