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“I got more hungry for runs”
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that he has become mentally stronger, more consistent and is showing signs of improved strokeplay over the past year.
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Prospect of day-night Tests has got NZC ‘very excited’
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“We are very interested in the concept”
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced that they are “very excited” about the prospect of a day-night Test match taking place during the national team’s tour of Australia towards the end of 2015.
James Pattinson ruled out for remainder of Ashes series
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Pattinson does have the tendency to succumb to injuries on a regular basis
It seems as if there is a curse on Australia’s pace bowlers as every time a big series comes around, one of them sustains a serious injury, and the tradition continued during the ongoing Ashes series as 23-year-old James Pattinson was ruled out for the remainder of the historic series with a stress fracture of the lower back.
We will rise from the ashes and fight until we sit atop the rankings, says Marlon Samuels
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Samuels wants the West Indies to be the top side around by the time he retires
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has announced that the national team will continue rising from the ashes and fighting against all their opposition until they achieve the top ranking in all three formats.
Australia’s confidence levels could not be any lower, says George Bailey
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Watson’s lack of runs is a big worry for Australia
Having come off a dreadful run during the Champions Trophy, Australia are definitely looking like a team on the decline and ODI stand-in captain George Bailey has for once agreed with the pundits, admitting that the team’s confidence levels could not be any lower.
Champions Trophy 2013 8th match: Don’t worry Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara’s got your back
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Sangakkara’s triumphant knock cut England down to their knees
Kumar Sangakkara singlehandedly put Sri Lanka on his back and carried them across the finish line against England in what many cricket pundits would have arguably called his best ODI innings to date.
Champions Trophy 2013 6th match: Jeetega bhai jeetega, Shikhar Dhawan jeetega
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Dhawan’s century stole the limelight once again
Jeetega bhai jeetega, Shikhar Dhawan jeetega would have been the chant of all the Indian fans in the crowd at The Oval in London after the opener scored yet another masterclass century to book India a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
Russell Domingo to replace Gary Kirsten as South Africa coach
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Domingo is the first coloured coach of South Africa since they were readmitted 22 years ago
South Africa assistant coach Russell Domingo is poised and ready to replace Gary Kirsten as head coach of the national team after Kirsten decided not to renew his contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA) due to family reasons.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: SLC considering Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas for coaching roles
These three men could well be responsible for Sri Lanka’s revival in international cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief executive Ajit Jayasekara has announced that the board is considering hiring former pace bowler Chaminda Vaas and spinner Muttiah Muralitharan as the national team’s new fast bowling and spin coach.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Rahul Dravid advises Mahendra Singh Dhoni to step down as captain of the Chennai Super Kings and T20 side
Dravid respects Dhoni for showing the heart and passion to carry on in spite of all the harsh criticism he has received
Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid has advised skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to step down as captain of the Twenty20 side and also as leader of his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, the Chennai Super Kings.