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“I always follow the same formula and try to produce similar pitches to provide a good contest between bat and ball”
With all the attention having shifted from the ODI series to the first Test in Johannesburg, Wanderers groundsman Chris Scott has announced that he will not be “doing anything fancy” with the pitch as he wants to ensure there is “a good contest between bat and ball”.
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“In India even on the best of wickets you don’t get the same pace, or even bowlers who can generate similar pace and bounce”
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that “one of the big challenges” his side face in the upcoming series against South Africa is getting “used to the pace and bounce”.
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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’m really looking forward to watching from a distance and seeing the boys lift the cup”
Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has announced that the national team have “got a fantastic chance” of winning the 2014 World Twenty20 in Bangladesh in March 2014.
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“He’s probably given us the best starts in the ODI format – he’s the best in the world – so it’s great to have him back”
South Africa all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy has announced that opening batsman Hashim Amla’s “return in a bonus” for the Proteas as they are currently deadlocked with Pakistan in the ongoing ODI series.
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“Now, you think of our spinners when you think of West Indies”
West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has announced that the spinners have to take full advantage of the spin-friendly conditions in India if the national team are to stand any chance of winning the upcoming two-Test series.
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“India is a difficult place to bat but it’s good once you can utilize the conditions there”
West Indies opening batsman Kieran Powell has announced that he feels much more prepared for the upcoming tour of India in comparison to the first time he visited since “I have more experience”.
Warne is growing increasingly worried about Australia’s decreasing spin stocks
Former Australia spin king Shane Warne has called on Cricket Australia to make pitches during domestic games have more in them for spin bowlers, who took the brunt of the punishment in the national team’s recent four-Test series against India.
Laxman spent hours practising against spin bowling
India’s legendary middle order batsman VVS Laxman has revealed that he became a master of playing spin bowling by practising everyday, and not due to the fact that it was a God-given talent.
Jones believes it is vital for Australia to be in full control at all times
Former Australia batsman Dean Jones has revealed his top tips to being successful on the spin-friendly pitches of India ahead of the national team’s tour to the subcontinent nation.
