Gibson confident Samuels and Shillingford’s bowling actions will be cleared

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“The initial feedback from the people doing the testing was positive”

West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has announced that he is confident both Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford’s bowling actions will be cleared after they were reported for a suspicious action during the recent Test series against India.

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Watson unlikely to bowl during first Ashes Test, says Craig McDermott

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“We will wait until the day before the game to see where he is with his bowling”

Australia fast bowling coach Craig McDermott has revealed that all-rounder Shane Watson is unlikely to bowl during the first Ashes Test in Brisbane since he is still recovering from a low-grade hamstring strain he suffered during the seventh and final ODI against India.

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Gibson wants batsmen to come back with a vengeance

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“We know in India you have to bat long, put runs on the board, 400 minimum in the first innings really”

West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has announced that he wants the West Indian batsmen to come back with a vengeance in the second Test against India in Mumbai after putting up a lacklustre performance in the first Test in Kolkata.

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‘Hashim’s return is a bonus’, says JP Duminy

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“He’s probably given us the best starts in the ODI format – he’s the best in the world – so it’s great to have him back”

South Africa all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy has announced that opening batsman Hashim Amla’s “return in a bonus” for the Proteas as they are currently deadlocked with Pakistan in the ongoing ODI series.

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‘It’s an immense record and we are very proud of it’, says Graeme Smith

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“To have come back and scored a double hundred in these conditions – almost sub-continental and with the heat – is something I will never forget”

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has praised his team for beating Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs in the second Test in Dubai as it ensured the Proteas remained unbeaten away from home since Sri Lanka defeated them in 2006.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Zimbabwe record historic win against Pakistan

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Chatara’s heroics in the second innings snapped Zimbabwe’s 12-year winless streak

Zimbabwe’s last Test win came all the way back in 2001 against Bangladesh, but they managed to end their 12-year drought as they recorded a historic 24-run win over Pakistan to leave the Test series drawn at one game apiece.

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Alastair Cook demands apology over Hot Spot cheating claims

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The England players have come under fire for their behaviour after retaining the Ashes

England captain Alastair Cook had demanded an apology from Australian broadcaster Channel Nine after they said that the England batsmen were trying to cheat the Hot Spot technology by putting silicon tape around the edges of their bats.

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