“Although this was sad news, I respect his, and new coach Peter Moores, right to implement this change of direction”
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have decided to sack Graham Gooch as the national team’s batting coach.
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“Don’t tweet when you’ve had a drink”
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has apologised for sending out a foul-mouthed tweet when he was denied entry into the Crown Perth Casino since he was too drunk.
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“A democratic South Africa owes its success to Mandela”
Following the death of Nelson Mandela, Cricket South Africa have paid tribute to the country’s former leader by dedicating the national team’s ongoing series against India to him.
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“Sachin, Sachin will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing”
The end of a 24-year legacy has dawned upon the cricketing world as Sachin Tendulkar received a fitting farewell in his 200th and final Test match in his hometown of Mumbai as India decimated the West Indies by an innings and 126 runs.
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Drinnen has been Netherlands’ head coach since December 2007
The Netherlands Cricket Board (KNCB) have announced that they have decided to part ways with head coach Peter Drinnen after refusing to renew his contract.
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“He’s always guided me on and off the field about the things in my life, specially the World Cup journey, so it’s been very special”
India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has admitted that it will be “tough for me to see” Sachin Tendulkar retire after playing his 200th Test match in his hometown of Mumbai.
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Amir does not want to see any other youngster fall into the same trap he did
Disgraced Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir has voiced his agreement with India batting great Rahul Dravid’s stance on making match-fixing a criminal offence in order to oust it from the sport once and for all.
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Lorgat is willing to do everything in his power to improve ties with the BCCI
Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat, who was recently elected as Cricket South Africa’s new chief executive, has announced that improving ties between himself and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is his top priority.
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Johnston was renowned for his ‘chicken dance’ celebration
Irish eyes will not be smiling and the luck of the Irish will plummet significantly after veteran all-rounder Trent Johnston announced that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the year.
Samaraweera believes his decision to retire came at the right time
Sri Lanka batsman Thilan Samaraweera has announced his retirement from international cricket effective immediately after he was dropped from the national squad for their series against Bangladesh.
