“The boys are keen to get back out there and turn it around”
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After having lost the first Test in Abu Dhabi by 248 runs, New Zealand opening batsman Tom Latham has announced that Pakistan’s spinners are not “unplayable”.
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“I think there’s probably eight guys who have got a chance of playing in that Ashes team”
Australia captain George Bailey has announced that he is more focused on the ongoing limited overs series against India than the Ashes as he believes that “there’s probably eight guys who have got a chance of playing in that Ashes team”.
India’s overconfidence after winning the first Test led to their downfall
Former cricketers have slammed the national team for their poor performance against England during the four-Test series, stating that the Indians should have taken command and kept the visitors under pressure after winning the first Test in Ahmedabad by nine wickets.
Jaywardene believes limited overs series will be more profitable for the board
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has defended Sri Lanka Cricket’s decision to scrap five Test matches from the national team’s schedule in 2013, stating that limited overs series will help improve the financial situation of the board.
Cowan will be looking to master the South African pace trio during the Test series
Australia opening batsman Ed Cowan has revealed that he is looking forward to getting his first taste of the infamous South African pace attack, which features the likes of Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander, ahead of the first Test on November 9 at Brisbane.
