Rohit Sharma: “It’s not about always making sure that we are playing on flat pitches and the results don’t come. In Pakistan, there were three Test matches played. People were saying it has become so boring. We are making it interesting for you guys”
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Rohit Sharma, the India cricket captain, has taken a dig at Pakistan, saying people were complaining that matches in the country were “so boring” since the pitches were too flat.
Sarfraz Ahmed is questioning why Pakistan have to play on tough pitches while India get to play on surfaces that favour batsmen and spinners, according to sources
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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is concerned about the green surface on the pitch in Taunton, where his side will take on Australia in the World Cup on Wednesday.
“There have been shortcomings identified in McLean Park’s drainage and irrigation system”
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The fourth ODI between New Zealand and South Africa was originally scheduled to be held at McLean Park in Napier, but it has been shifted to Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Taylor was named Man of the Match for his match-winning knock of 67 not out
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England batsman James Taylor scored an unbeaten 67 to lead his side to a comfortable six-wicket win over Pakistan in the third ODI in Sharjah.
“I couldn’t really see the ball”
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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has revealed that he had problems seeing the ball during the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Bairstow exults after hitting the winning runs
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England hit the jackpot when they picked Jonathan Bairstow as a replacement for the injured Jos Buttler as he smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead his side to a three-wicket win via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the fifth and final ODI in Durham.
Rahman finished with figures of 5-50 off 9.2 overs on debut
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Bangladesh debutant Mustafizur Rahman had a debut to remember as he not only claimed a five-wicket haul, but helped his side shock India by 79 runs in Mirpur.
“It is appropriate to pause once more and honour a modest hero who thrilled the nation and in so doing won an enduring place in our hearts”
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Australia will don 408, which was Phillip Hughes’ Test number, on their shirts during the first Test against India in Adelaide.
Taylor was named Man of the Match for his four-wicket haul
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Jamaica Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle scored an entertaining unbeaten half-century and pace bowler Jerome Taylor took four wickets to lead their side to a seven-wicket win over the Antigua Hawksbills in a rain-affected match at Sabina Park.
“He got his technique in order there”
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South Africa opening batsman Hashim Amla is starting to reap the rewards from his county stint with Surrey after he scored a magnificent century against Sri Lanka during the first ODI in Colombo.
