“It’s certainly the best form he’s shown at international level”
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South Africa ODI captain AB de Villiers has announced that batsman Faf du Plessis is in the best form of life at the moment after he scored three centuries in the ongoing ODI tri-series against Zimbabwe and Australia.
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“Of course we can do it”
England batsman Jonny Bairstow has announced that there is no doubt in his mind that the national team can still pull off a come-from-behind win against Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne.
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“We will do everything in our power to try and win it for him”
South Africa pace spearhead Dale Steyn has announced that the Proteas have to “do whatever it takes” to win the ongoing Test match against India in Durban in order to give veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis the perfect farewell.
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“I scored my first century in India and during a couple of other tours I went there and scored a lot of runs, so you can call it my hunting ground”
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has branded India his “hunting ground” since he had “scored a lot of runs” there, including his first Test century.
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“There’s nothing like revenge in cricket, but we will give them a strong reply”
Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has denied wanting revenge in the upcoming Test series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates after the national team suffered a 3-0 whitewashing at the hands of the Proteas in February.
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Watson and Clarke gave all the Australian players and fans a reason to celebrate
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson blitzed his way to a brilliant century as he and skipper Michael Clarke ensured the baggy greens finished their tour of England on a high note.
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India can have even more “fun” now that they have an unassailable 3-0 lead
India coach Duncan Fletcher believes that the national team’s ongoing tour of Zimbabwe is “less intense” compared to the two “hectic”, but successful, months they have just endured, in which they won the last ever Champions Trophy and a tri-series tournament that included Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
Samuels has been reported for a suspicious action numerous times in the past
Brisbane Heat head coach Darren Lehmann has been charged with breaching Cricket Australia’s Code of Behaviour after he questioned the legitimacy of West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels’ bowling action during his side’s loss to the Melbourne Renegades at Etihad Stadium.
Cook thanked his team for their all-round contribution
England captain Alastair Cook has announced that breaking the national team’s 28-year losing streak in India was “on par” with winning the Ashes against arch-rivals Australia.
