“I think with the group of players we’ve got now, it’s a great opportunity to take the team to the next level”
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Having been bestowed with the honour of being named England’s new Test captain, Joe Root has made it clear that he wants to transform the national team into a tougher side that is always hungry for victory. Continue reading
“If we get to the World Cup and we have an incident, we need to make sure Kane’s up to speed”
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New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has announced that he decided to make batsman Kane Williamson captain during the second Twenty20 International against the West Indies in preparation for the 2015 World Cup.
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Sammy dismissed Poynter, O’Brien and Thompson
West Indies captain Darren Sammy took three wickets in quick succession to help his side beat Ireland by 12 runs in the second Twenty20 International in Jamaica.
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Kallis surpassed Dravid as the third-highest all-time run-scorer in Test cricket history
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis scored his 45th Test century and surpassed the legendary Rahul Dravid as the third-highest all-time run-scorer in Test cricket history during the fourth day of the second Test against India in Durban.
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Philander’s three wickets earned him the Man of the Match award
South Africa were able to prevent Pakistan from whitewashing them 3-0 after emerging victorious by four wickets in the third and final ODI in Centurion.
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Du Plessis’ outstanding knock of 58 helped South Africa whitewash Pakistan 2-0
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who scored a spectacular half-century, and left-arm pace bowler Wayne Parnell, who picked up three wickets, helped the Proteas register a thrilling six-win run over Pakistan in the second Twenty2o International in Dubai.
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“Just because I averaged 30 doesn’t make it a huge train smash”
England batsman Jonathan Trott has revealed that after his disappointing performance during the recent Ashes series, where he only scored 293 runs at a dismal average of 29.30, he has revitalised himself and now feels that he is ready for a second round showdown against arch-rivals Australia.
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Sharma and Kohli helped India pull off the second-highest run chase in ODI history
India opening batsman Rohit Sharma played the innings of his life as he and Virat Kohli pulled off the country’s highest ODI chase of 360 against Australia in a dramatic high-scoring affair in Jaipur.
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Khan’s 200 triggered Pakistan’s inspiring comeback
Zimbabwe would have thought they had a chance to make history by beating Pakistan at home before Younis Khan broke their hearts in the second innings with a brilliant unbeaten double hundred.
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Martyn conceded it was tough to watch Australia lose the first Test by a very slim margin
Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn believes the national team, who are currently trailing England 2-0, will need a full-fledged miracle to win the last three Ashes Tests and bring the coveted urn back home.
