“I’m really looking forward to taking to the field as a proud Bear”
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New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has bid farewell to his international career after signing a Kolpak deal with the Birmingham Bears.
“I knew during the Big Bash that I was going to finish up”
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Former Australia pace bowler Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately.
“I think if you look at attendances around the world, in Test cricket they’re on the decline”
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Veteran England pace bowler James Anderson has admitted that he is worried about what the future holds for Test cricket given the lack of people attending matches.
“Those players found to be involved in spot-fixing should be banned for life”
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Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has had to witness his country’s name be the subject of a major corruption scandal for the second time in his career.
“I’ve spent the last few weeks just thinking about whether this is the right thing to do”
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Australia spinner Xavier Doherty has announced his retirement from cricket effective immediately.
“I realised that I had to force myself to wake up and go about my day”
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It was a sad day in world cricket when iconic India batsman Sachin Tendulkar brought his illustrious career to an end in November 2013. But, when exactly did the ‘Little Master’ know for sure that it was time to step away from the sport he loved?
“Lots of people don’t get an opportunity to play international cricket and I’m having a second opportunity”
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Opening batsman Kieran Powell is back in the West Indies squad for the ODI series against England later this month, and he made it clear that he aims to keep hold of his spot this time around.
“We believe he is now 100% fit and fully able to compete for his place in the team”
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South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has been included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, along with uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen.
Powell has not played ODI cricket since March 2014
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Opening batsman Kieran Powell has returned to the West Indies team for the first time since June 2014 after he was picked for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Continue reading
“After six years of hard work such things happening again is a matter of great concern and disappointment”
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In 2010, Pakistan were left embarrassed and humiliated after three of their players – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – were involved in a spot-fixing scandal in a Test match against England at Lord’s.
