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Anderson and Bell were the star performers for England
England landed the first knockout blow of the Investec Ashes series after emerging triumphant against Australia by 14 runs in a Test match that was riddled with spills, thrills, chills and controversies.
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Aluthgamage’s claims of franchise owners pulling out have been dismissed
The Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) is set to go ahead as planned after sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage told Ceylon Today that franchise owners were starting to withdraw their support and funding.
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Starc no longer feels any pain or discomfort in his ankle
Australia pace maestro Mitchell Starc believes the decision he made to surgically repair his ankle over a month and a half ago is really starting to pay dividends as he feels lighter on his feet and may even lead to an increase in his bowling speed.
Abbott is eagerly awaiting South Africa’s next Test series in seven months time
In just one Test match, 25-year-old South Africa pace bowler Kyle Abbott became a household name in the country after taking nine wickets against Pakistan during the third Test at Centurion.
Williams admitted to lying about the testimony he gave during the trial in 2000
When the match-fixing case against the late South African captain Hansie Cronje first emerged, it took the cricketing world by storm and rocked the sport to its core, but more than a decade later, details about the events are still being revealed, as former Proteas bowler Henry Williams recently admitted that Cronje never offered him US$ 15,000 to concede more than 50 runs during the fifth ODI against India in Nagpur in 2000.
Dhoni is confident his team still have the ability to top the rankings across all three formats
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has vowed that his side will bounce back after their humiliating loss to England and Pakistan in front of their home fans.
Akram believes Tendulkar has nothing more to achieve
Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Wasim Akram has announced that iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar should retire on his own terms instead of giving into the pressure from national selectors and his critics.
Paranavitana has continuously struggled against deliveries on and around his off-stump
Sri Lanka batsman Tharanga Paranavitana is still yet to cement his spot in the country’s Test squad after having a frustrating spell of ducks and scores in the 20s and 30s.
Lillee believes Johnson has the ability to secure a spot for himself on the Test roster
Australia pace bowling legend Dennis Lillee has announced that the selectors should pick seamer Mitchell Johnson in the national team for the country’s Ashes campaign against arch-rivals England next year.
Howard is looking for an explanation into why the injury was not reported
Cricket Australia team performance manager Pat Howard has expressed his frustration towards the Sydney Sixers at being kept in the dark about Pat Cummins’ back issues during the recently concluded Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20).
