West Indies cricket has to become more organised, says Brian Lara

"I believe the structure they are playing in, away from home, seems to be a little more organised than what they are accustomed to"

“I believe the structure they are playing in, away from home, seems to be a little more organised than what they are accustomed to”

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Legendary batsman Brian Lara believes that West Indies cricket has to be run better and become a lot more organised if they are to become one of the powerhouses of international cricket once again.

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‘I am surprised at the timing’ of Swann’s retirement, says Michael Vaughan

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“I don’t think he’s been selfish, I think he’s done it for his own mind”

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that he is “surprised at the timing” of off-spinner Graeme Swann’s decision to retire from international cricket, but understands that he was struggling to perform to the best of his ability due to his chronic elbow problems.

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New ODI rules will lead to a decline in the number of bowlers, says Arjuna Ranatunga

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“Young boys, when they are eight or ten, will not pick up the ball, they will pick up the bat”

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has announced that the new ODI rules will lead to a decline in the number of bowlers since they are at a massive disadvantage compared to the batsmen.

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Arthur ‘was very, very insecure’, reveals Brad Haddin

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“I don’t think he understood and was secure enough in himself to get us to where we needed to go”

Australia vice-captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has launched a scathing attack against former coach Mickey Arthur, saying that he “was very, very insecure” during his entire tenure with the team.

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