Boult: IPL about more than just money

“I’m looking forward to rubbing shoulders with a few more international players and growing my game”

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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has made it clear that despite being bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 5 crore (approximately US$750,000), he is more interested in gaining valuable experience from playing in Indian Premier League (IPL).

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‘Talking about 100 Test matches is a weird feeling for me personally’, admits Kevin Pietersen

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“I’ll probably look back on it when I’ve finished my career and see it as something quite special”

Despite admitting that it was “surreal” to be on the verge of completing his 100th Test match, England batsman Kevin Pietersen has conceded that “talking about 100 Test matches is a weird feeling for me personally”.

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The last thing we want is a repeat of the 2006-07 Ashes series, says James Anderson

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“That was a tour I will be very happy to forget”

England pace bowler James Anderson has announced that the national team do not want to relive the tragic memories of the 2006-07 Ashes series, where England were whitewashed 5-0 by Australia, but instead, they will try and mirror the 2010-11 series, where they beat Australia 3-1 in their own backyard.

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