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Steyn is determined to ensure that this year’s series does not end as a draw
India’s tour of South Africa in December this year is already proving to be a highly-anticipated series between two of the best Test nations around at the moment, but Proteas pace spearhead Dale Steyn believes his side should be able to defeat the Indians without any major problems, given the fact that India tend to struggle in foreign conditions.
Trott does not want the Ashes series to be about humiliation and degradation
The Ashes has long been known as one of the, or arguably, the most intense rivalry in cricketing history, however, with a back-to-back Ashes series set to take place this year, England batsman Jonathan Trott has warned his team-mates not to focus on trying to mimic the 3-1 thrashing they handed the Australians in 2010-2011 and instead divert their attention towards simply retaining the Ashes for a record third time in a row.
Clarke thanked Smith for yet another classic series between South Africa and Australia
Australia captain Michael Clarke has admitted that his side were beaten by South Africa since they were the better team this time around.
Smith credited his team for the brilliant job they did to help keep the country atop the Test team rankings
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has labelled his series win against Australia as the “proudest achievement” of his international career and the best win as skipper of the national team.
Pattinson has no remorse for his heated confrontation with Smith
Australia pace bowler James Pattinson has revealed that he has no regrets about giving South Africa captain Graeme Smith a piece of his mind during the first Test at Brisbane.
South Africa players and officials feel as if Alfred has stabbed the country in the back
The entire South African camp was fuming after a one of their media consultants branded the national team as losers and chokers.
Iqbal wants to see Bangladesh involved in Test series more frequently
Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has voiced his frustration at the massive lengths of time between each of the national team’s Test series, stating that it is the main reason why the country comes in dead last on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test team rankings.
Siddle is ready to prove that he really is a Test match specialist
Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle has announced that he is more than happy to remain as a Test match specialist for his country, and added that he does not mind being left out of limited overs series.
Flower admitted that Strauss’ England side was one of the best he had ever coached
England coach Andy Flower has announced that he is sad to see Andrew Strauss retire from international cricket, but will cherish the time he spent with the former Test captain.
De Villiers believes the South African bowlers will be the key to defeating England in the ODI series
South Africa batsman and temporary wicketkeeper AB de Villiers expects the Proteas bowling attack to expose the lack of depth in England’s batting lineup throughout the ODI series.
