“We needed a partnership but unfortunately 50 and 30-run partnerships won’t get you over the line”
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Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor has announced that “it is extremely difficult to comprehend this loss” to Pakistan.
“We are immensely proud to have found the perfect partner”
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Cricket Ireland have signed a 10-year, multi-million euro sponsorship deal with Shapoorji Pallonji Group, who are an Indian conglomerate.
“I won’t say I have become more attacking, it’s just that I’m more confident”
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West Indies opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite has announced that he is feeling a lot more confident after scoring his maiden Test century during the second Test against New Zealand in Trinidad.
“It’s been a special day…one I certainly won’t ever be forgetting”
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England opening batsman Sam Robson has described his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test at Headingley as “the stuff dreams are made of”.
“If we are successful tomorrow, we can think about winning on day five”
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New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has announced that “partnerships are obviously going to be key” if his side are to stand a chance of drawing or possibly winning the second Test against the West Indies in Trinidad.
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Johnson took 12 wickets during the match
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson was the star of the show once again as he took 12 wickets during the first Test in Centurion to help his side pulverise South Africa by 281 runs.
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“I’m quite lucky that I’ve had three years [with the team] before”
Sri Lanka head coach Paul Farbrace has announced that the country can become a dominant force in international cricket once again following the emergence of numerous youngsters.
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“I haven’t seen a lot of him but I know he has got all the shots”
Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs believes he and Quinton de Kock are like two peas in a pod after the 20-year-old became the fifth cricketer in ODI history to score three centuries in a row, a club which Gibbs is a member of.
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“I think the challenge will be less for the English this time because they have guys who have been here before and the nucleus of the team have had success here before”
Brisbane groundsman Kevin Mitchell jr has announced that the pitch at the Gabba may suit England more than it does Australia.
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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.
