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Pietersen is England’s highest run-scorer in all formats
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not flown to Australia with the rest of the Ashes squad after he was granted compassionate leave by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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“Standing at the other end, I’ve got the best seat in the house when he goes off”
Australia batsman Phillip Hughes has revealed that there is no better feeling than “going out to bat with” Aaron Finch, especially since he has “the best seat in the house”.
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Jadeja scored 37 in his domestic return
Former India batsman Ajay Jadeja, who was a prolific member of the national team throughout the 1990s, has made his domestic comeback after representing Haryana in a match against Hyderabad in the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai.
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Sinclair will also forever be remembered for taking one of the greatest catches in cricket history
Former New Zealand batsman Matthew Sinclair has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately.
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Ponting represented the Hobart Hurricanes during the BBL
Network Ten have announced that former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will be joining the commentary team for this year’s edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
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Laxman was impressed with Dhawan’s form throughout the tournament
After having scored 363 runs in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, India’s Shikhar Dhawan has become the talk of the town and even former players like VVS Laxman cannot hold their silence as the former batting great noted that the opening batsman has learnt to treasure and protect his wicket a lot more.
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Ponting’s next assignment is the CPL
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket after finishing a two-month stint with English county side Surrey.
Mathews’ record of centuries is currently bare with only one triple figure score
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has issued a challenge to batsmen Lahiru Thirimanne, Dinesh Chandimal and captain Angelo Mathews, telling each of them to score at least “35 to 40 hundreds by the time they finish” their careers.
Umar is confident that he will regain his spot on the Test team
Pakistan opening batsman Taufeeq Umar may be recovering from a devastating shin injury, but that has not stopped his spirits from remaining sky-high as he still clings on to the hope of making a comeback someday and representing his country once again.
