“Nothing would be sadder for Wellington than to see this important historical and cultural symbol become a faded monument of the past”
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The renowned Basin Reserve in Wellington may no longer be an international cricket ground due to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s plans to build to traffic flyover.
“His skills and experience will further strengthen the ICC umpiring team”
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Renowned New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden has been recalled into the elite panel of International Cricket Council (ICC) umpires for the 2014-15 season.
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Horn has worked with cricket teams in the past
The Kolkata Knight Riders have hired renowned explorer Mike Horn for a short stint prior to the start of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
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“Just looking at his form over the last six months, he’s been absolutely unbelievable for us”
Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has admitted that the baggy greens will miss left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson during the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.
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“I think at the end of the day it will be a whole team effort”
West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has announced that he believes “spinners will play a key role” in the World Twenty20 since Bangladesh is renowned for its spin-friendly pitches.
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“I have learnt a new style and you will see it on television in a couple of days time”
Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle has made a rather bold statement prior to the start of the group stages of the World Twenty20, stating that “I am a batsman capable of scoring a century in any condition and on any wicket in the world”.
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“I’m glad it’s happened now and not over in Bangladesh”
Australia spinner Brad Hogg is unlikely to play in the second Twenty20 International against South Africa as he is currently nursing a hamstring injury.
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“He has done really well for us over the last few years and we’ll be looking for him to put his hand up during this tournament”
Ireland captain William Porterfield has announced that 21-year-old left-arm spinner George Dockrell will play a key role during the upcoming World Twenty20 since Bangladesh is renowned for its spin-friendly pitches.
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Can Hong Kong defy the odds during their maiden World Twenty20 tournament?
When asked to picture Hong Kong, most people would conjure up images of bright lights, skyscrapers and delectable dumplings. However, there is more to Hong Kong than jaw-dropping sights and mouth-watering food.
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“India need to really show they have dominating fast bowlers as the wickets will be fast and bouncy”
Legendary Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has announced that India “need to find bowlers who can bowl at 140kph” prior to the start of the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
