Brathwaite celebrates after scoring his maiden double century
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Bangladesh continued to suffer on the second day of the first Test in St Vincent as they not only failed to take any wickets, but also allowed West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite to score his maiden double century.
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“Our expectation will be that it will be in the UAE, and my expectation is that it won’t be three Test matches, it will probably be two Test matches and a combination of one-dayers”
The Test series during Australia’s tour of Pakistan in October is set to be shortened from three Tests to two due to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) desire to include some limited overs fixtures.
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“He’s quite sad and disappointed about the results but that’s life and sometimes you get curve balls thrown at you”
West Indies captain Darren Sammy has revealed that he would “love to spill my guts out and say what I have to say” after spinner Shane Shillingford was banned from bowling by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for having an illegal action.
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Warner promised to be “smarter” in the future
Australia opening batsman David Warner found himself in the same spot he was just over a month ago, publicly apologising for his emotions getting the better of him.
Rampaul is raring to represent the West Indies once again
West Indies pace bowler Ravi Rampaul has announced that he has his sights set on representing the national team in the second Test against Zimbabwe after recovering from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined for the past two months.
Sammy feels as if batsmen are going to be the sole beneficiaries of the new fielding restricitions
West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes the new International Cricket Council (ICC) fielding restriction rules is going to make life much tougher for spinners during ODIs since fewer fielders are allowed in the deep.
Warne believes Lyon should continue sticking to the basics
Australia spin legend Shane Warne has called on the national selectors to pick a spinner for the first Test against the South Africans at Brisbane, and warned that the national team could suffer severe repercussions if they didn’t.
