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The ACB will use the funds to upgrade their National Cricket Academy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will be giving the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) $422,000 through its Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP) in order for them to improve the standards of cricket and cricketing facilities in the war-torn country.
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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.
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Australia have widely been regarded as the underdogs heading into this year’s Ashes series
Australia national selector John Buchanan has admitted that England hold the edge going into the first leg of the back-to-back Ashes series later on this year since the national team has been deeply scarred by the numerous controversies they have been involved in lately.
Kumble is certain that Sehwag will be a key player during India’s tour of South Africa
Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble believes that opening batsman Virender Sehwag is facing the toughest challenge of his international career to date after he was dropped from the Test team halfway through the recently concluded four-Test series against Australia.
Gavaskar believes India have become completely blinded by their 2011 World Cup triumph
Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar has announced that ever since the national team won the 2011 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, it has resulted in a severe decrease in their standards on the field and players have become far too “casual” in their approach to the game.
Wade is looking to put his previous failures behind him and concentrate on cementing his spot in the national team
Australia wicketkeeper batsman Matthew Wade has admitted that he aware of the increasing competition for his spot on the national team.
