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Root, Stokes back Jennings to return to England Test squad

Posted on August 12, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“He’s got a great character and he was a big part of our dressing room”

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England captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes are confident that opening batsman Keaton Jennings will be back in the Test squad sooner rather than later.

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Harmison: I had suicidal thoughts during my England career

Posted on June 18, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I can’t say there haven’t been some dark times where I thought it would be easier if I wasn’t here”

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Former England pace bowler Stephen Harmison has revealed that he battled severe depression during his international career and even thought about committing suicide prior to the national team’s tour of South Africa in 2004.

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Iqbal hoping to use red-hot form to lead Bangladesh into Champions Trophy semi-finals

Posted on June 8, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“It is nice to score runs but, if my hundred helps win Bangladesh a game, it is a special feeling”

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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been in sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, but his side are in a difficult situation when it comes to qualifying for the semi-finals.

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Sarfraz: ‘I am hopeful that we’ll bounce back against South Africa’

Posted on June 7, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I am confident going into the match against them”

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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is backing his side to put up a better performance when they take on South Africa in their second Champions Trophy group stage match on Wednesday.

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Head determined to prove his worth at Champions Trophy

Posted on May 24, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“This is my first time at a big tournament and I am looking forward to it”

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Australia all-rounder Travis Head enjoyed a highly successful summer and is looking to carry the momentum into the Champions Trophy in England next month.

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Willey backs England to win Champions Trophy

Posted on May 24, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“We’re down as favourites which I think is fair”

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Left-arm seamer David Willey is confident that England have what it takes to taste glory at the Champions Trophy next month.

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Inzamam backs Pakistan to beat India and win Champions Trophy

Posted on May 18, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“We are not going to England just to beat India but our prime target is to win the championship”

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Pakistan chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is confident that the national team have what it takes to beat India and win the Champions Trophy next month.

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Morgan: England capable of winning Champions Trophy

Posted on May 3, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“The goal is always to win”

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England ODI captain Eoin Morgan believes that his side have what it takes to taste Champions Trophy glory.

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Hales to open for England during South Africa series

Posted on December 14, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“He deserves his opportunity at the top of the order to try and make that spot his own”

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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has confirmed that Alex Hales will open the batting with captain Alastair Cook during the first Test against South Africa, which takes place in Durban on Boxing Day.

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Cooks calls for respectful behaviour during Ashes

Posted on June 30, 2015 by bimalmirwani

“We’ve got a great opportunity to make a real statement about how we should play cricket”

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England captain Alastair Cook has urged his side and Australia to behave in an appropriate manner throughout the upcoming Ashes series, which starts on July 8 in Cardiff.

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