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Rogers is ready to put England to the test
Many cricket pundits and former players have already declared England the winners of the Ashes, despite the historic series not having gotten underway yet.
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Ready or not England here I come, says Ryan Harris
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Harris has vowed not to let his injury get the better of him
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has had his share of bad luck over the past year, but the 33-year-old has sent a warning message to England ahead of their highly anticipated Ashes encounter, which gets underway in just four days.
Graeme Smith doubtful for Test series against India and Pakistan
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Smith will be working overtime to try and be fit for the series against Pakistan in October
South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith is highly unlikely to be ruled fit in time for the Proteas’ tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will play Pakistan, in October and for their home series against India in December.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mohammad Asif presents appeal against seven-year ban to CAS
Asif’s international career could be all but over if his ban is not lifted
Disgraced Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif has presented an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in hopes that they will consider overturning the seven-year ban the International Cricket Council (ICC) slapped him with for his role in a match-fixing scandal that rocked the cricketing world to its core.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Marchant de Lange nearing international return
De Lange was the most successful Test debutant in 2011
South Africa pace bowler Marchant de Lange is nearing his international return after having spent nearly nine months on the sidelines with a stress fracture in his back.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: VVS Laxman believes he is still fit enough to play Test cricket
Laxman believes India will bounce back soon enough
Just under six months ago, former India batsman VVS Laxman bid adieu to international cricket, but recently, the stylish and technically gifted player admitted that he believes he is still fit enough to play Test cricket.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mickey Arthur dismisses speculation that racism still exists in South African cricket
Arthur believes racism in South African cricket is nowhere near as bad as it used to be
Former South Africa head coach Mickey Arthur has dismissed speculation that racism is still a major problem in South African cricket.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Thami Tsolekile dismisses race as main factor for his continuous non-selection
Tsolekile believes he will become a regular face on the national team soon enough
South Africa wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile has dismissed speculation that his constant overlooking for a spot in the national team is due to race.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Dean Elgar ready to take on any assignment South Africa bestow upon him
Elgar is looking to become a regular face in the South African Test squad
After being named as Jean Paul (JP) Duminy’s replacement for around about the next six months, South Africa batsman and part time spinner Dean Elgar has announced that he is ready and willing to take on any assignment the team management bestow upon him.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ian Healy sceptical about whether AB de Villiers should carry on as South Africa’s specialist wicketkeeper
De Villiers has been constantly criticised in the past for not maintaining a specialist batsman role
Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy has questioned whether South Africa are making the right choice by allowing AB de Villiers to continue donning the gloves since he has a history of back and ankle problems.