A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: England have to ensure that they do not go into the Ashes campaign looking to mimic what happened in 2010-2011, says Jonathan Trott

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.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I’m relieved that my international career has come to an end, admits Michael Hussey

Hussey’s dedication and contribution to Australia cricket will never be forgotten

Just under a month after announcing his retirement, Australia veteran batsman Michael Hussey has admitted that he was relieved his international career had come to an end with a win over Sri Lanka in Sydney.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: ‘I used to sob like a baby’ when confined to a wheelchair for two months, admits Shanthakumaran Sreesanth

Sreesanth described his entire injury period as the “darkest phase” of his life

India pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has admitted that he used to “sob like a baby” when he was confined to a wheelchair for two months after undergoing two surgical procedures on his toes.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: The idea of a split-captaincy is very confusing to me, says Ross Taylor

Taylor wished McCullum all the best during his tenure as captain

Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor has announced that he refused to accept a proposal from New Zealand Cricket to stay on as Test captain, while batsman and team-mate Brendon McCullum took charge of limited overs squads, since it was too confusing for him.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: New Zealand touring lifestyle responsible for my cancer, says Martin Crowe

Crowe’s spirits still remain high despite his diagnosis

After being diagnosed with grade two follicular lymphoma, former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has announced that he believes it was the touring lifestyle he went through when playing for his country that led to his condition.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Darren Sammy declares World T20 win as one of the greatest moments in West Indies’ cricketing history

Sammy dedicated the win to all the people in the Caribbean

West Indies captain Darren Sammy had announced that the team’s win in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 has to be one of the greatest moments in the country’s cricketing history.

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