Mohammad Hafeez could feature in the second ODI against England on Saturday
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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez could very well be fit for the second ODI against England in Southampton on Saturday, according to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official.
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Raja believes both India and Australia are playing “quality” cricket
Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja has disagreed with ex-Australia skipper Ian Chappell’s negative views on the ongoing India Australia limited overs series, stating that he believes “we have seen some quality batting and bowling”.
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“Bowlers need to be offered a crumb in the shorter forms of the game otherwise they’ll revolt, as they have done in the past, using extreme methods like Bodyline and chucking”
Following the first three ODIs between India and Australia, former baggy greens captain Ian Chappell believes that “bowlers will become an endangered species” in the shorter formats of the game if batsmen continue giving themselves an advantage by using heavier bats.
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Faulkner smashed 30 runs off an Ishant Sharma over to turn the tables on India
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s brilliant century counted for nothing at all as Australia batsman Adam Voges and all-rounder James Faulkner inspired the baggy greens to a sensational comeback in the third ODI in Mohali.
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McDermott is extremely worried about Australia’s lack of swing
Former Australia pace bowler Craig McDermott, who was recently re-appointed as the national team’s bowling coach for Test matches, has admitted that the lack of swing Australia’s pace bowlers are getting in India “is a real concern” ahead of their Ashes series at home next month.
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“I would love to play against them, but it all depends how it all goes for me in the coming weeks”
Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul has revealed that he is “yearning to play some matches” after spending six months on the sidelines due to a knee injury he sustained in South Africa.
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Gul’s injury is a huge blow for the Pakistan team
Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy after sustaining a right knee injury, for which he is set to have surgically repaired in Melbourne, Australia.
Mathews believes Thirimanne’s stock will continue to increase throughout his career
Sri Lanka Twenty20 and Test captain Angelo Mathews believes batsman Lahiru Thirimanne will be the future of Sri Lankan cricket after his outstanding century against Australia during the second ODI in Adelaide.
McCullum was glad to see his team bounce back after experiencing a tough time in the Twenty20 and Test series
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is extremely pleased with the progression of the youngsters in the national team and stated that it was phenomenal to see them adapting to the challenges of international cricket so rapidly.
Jayawardene wants the Sri Lankan batsmen to step up and humiliate the Australians
Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has challenged all the batsmen to bounce back after their appalling performance in the three-Test series and first ODI against Australia.
