Thisara will be ‘be a major part of our squad’ in the World Cup, says Angelo Mathews

"We want him to improve day by day and he's been brilliant in this series"

“We want him to improve day by day and he’s been brilliant in this series”

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With the 2015 World Cup fast approaching, the demand for pace bowlers has never been higher since the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, where the pitches are predominantly pace friendly.

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New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 3: Taylor and pace bowlers put New Zealand on the brink of victory

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Taylor became only the second New Zealand batsman to score three consecutive Test centuries

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor scored his third consecutive century, while the country’s pace attack ripped through the West Indies’ batting line-up to leave the Black Caps on the brink of victory on the third day of the third Test in Hamilton.

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Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20: Du Plessis and Parnell guide South Africa to victory in nail-biting finish

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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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