“Swann made Andrew Strauss’s captaincy look good and he made Cook’s look good too”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced that the national team will sorely miss off-spinner Graeme Swann during the five-Test series against India.
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“He has always been one of my favourite players as he could take the game away at any time”
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has admitted “it’s sad that Kevin Pietersen is not playing international cricket” any more.
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“I have learnt a new style and you will see it on television in a couple of days time”
Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle has made a rather bold statement prior to the start of the group stages of the World Twenty20, stating that “I am a batsman capable of scoring a century in any condition and on any wicket in the world”.
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Hafeez believes Babar and Khan have a chance to make a name for themselves
Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has announced that he believes left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar and batsman Sharjeel Khan will play a crucial role during the national team’s World Twenty20 campaign.
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“If I was in England’s shoes, I would certainly be getting Matty Prior back into my team ASAP”
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced that England made a huge mistake by dropping wicketkeeper Matt Prior in favour of Jonny Bairstow for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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“We need to be on the money from Wednesday itself, otherwise they can score quickly and at [the] Wanderers”
South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has announced that India will sorely miss their iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar during the upcoming two-Test series, which gets underway on December 18 in Johannesburg.
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“It’s hurting so much and it’s such a disappointment”
England captain Alastair Cook, whose side is on the verge of losing the Ashes after five years, has admitted that “when things don’t go well as a captain, it’s a tough, tough place to be”.
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“Katich would’ve been a valuable player”
Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards has admitted that the board made a huge mistake by dropping batsman Simon Katich from their list of contracted players in favour of younger talents.
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Amla is likely to miss the second Test against Pakistan
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is set to miss the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai after flying home to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.
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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.
