Everyone asked why he had been selected, Azhar Mahmood applauds Pakistan fast bowler for letting his performances do the talking

Azhar Mahmood said everyone asked why Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf had been selected

Azhar Mahmood: “One year before, everyone was questioning his selection”

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Former Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said pace bowler Haris Rauf delivered the ultimate response when people were questioning why he had been selected just a year ago.

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Clarke receives support from former captains

"My performances over the past five years have been pretty consistent and I think my captaincy's been pretty consistent over that period as well"

“My performances over the past five years have been pretty consistent and I think my captaincy’s been pretty consistent over that period as well”

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A plethora of former Australia captains have voiced their support for Michael Clarke after people began questioning whether he should continue leading the national team following their 2-0 whitewashing at the hands of Pakistan.

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Chappell tried to convince me to take over the captaincy from Dravid, reveals Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar still cannot believe that Chappell asked him to take over the captaincy from Dravid

Tendulkar still cannot believe that Chappell asked him to take over the captaincy from Dravid

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Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that former head coach Greg Chappell tried to convince him to take over the captaincy from Rahul Dravid prior to the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

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