“I firmly believe we’re a special squad”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow sees no reason why the national team cannot win the Champions Trophy in June and the 2019 World Cup, especially as both tournaments will be held in their backyard.
“Our short term goal is ICC Champions Trophy, we want to win an ICC event”
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South Africa left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell is eager to see the the Proteas triumph in the Champions Trophy this year.
“I’d love to play for England again”
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Newly appointed Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance has admitted that he is determined to resurrect his international career.
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Every member of the Indian team will receive a handsome reward
All members of team India will feel like they have just hit the jackpot after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that each player would receive a cash prize of Rs. 1 crore for bringing home the last ever Champions Trophy cup.
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Kirsten noted that South Africa cannot keep relying on Kallis to come to the rescue
South Africa have been known as the ‘chokers’ since the 1999 World Cup, but in his final act as the national team’s head coach, Gary Kirsten finally admitted that his side had indeed “choked” during their semi-final clash with England in the recently concluded Champions Trophy.
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Surrey have only won one piece of silverware since Adams joined in 2008
England county side Surrey have fired team director Chris Adams and his assistant Ian Salisbury in an attempt to shake off the poor start they have made to the 2013 season.
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The picturesque Lord’s Cricket Ground will be looking to gain the rights to host its fifth World Cup final
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have both signed an agreement to confirm that the 2019 World Cup will be held in England and Wales.
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Petersen is known for his ability to hold an innings together
South Africa opening batsman Alviro Petersen has replaced Graeme Smith for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England next month after the Proteas’ Test captain re-injured his ankle during his stint with Surrey, which will require surgery.
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Lara remembers how Sammy believed he would never end up leading the West Indies
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has revealed that he picked current captain Darren Sammy way back in 2004 during an ODI series against England for his passion and enthusiasm rather than his cricketing skill.
