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Maddinson hammered 61 runs off 40 balls
The Sydney Sixers recorded a six-wicket win over their crosstown rivals, the Sydney Thunder, in a highly-anticipated battle at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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I don’t think South Africa’s pace attack were that ‘threatening at all’, says Virat Kohli
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“Funny because even during the ODIs versus Australia, I was thinking about getting a Test hundred in South Africa”
Just a day after scoring a century in his first Test innings in South Africa, India vice-captain Virat Kohli has announced that he doesn’t believe the Proteas’ pace attack were that “threatening at all”.
Gower confident England will break 25-year losing streak at Brisbane
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“England have become a strong side under Alastair Cook and they know how to win Test matches”
Legendary England captain David Gower is confident the national team will break their 25-year losing streak at the Gabba and hand Australia their first loss in Brisbane since November 1988.
Pakistan vs South Africa 4th ODI: De Kock and Steyn seal series for South Africa
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Steyn claimed three wickets in one over to extinguish Pakistan’s hopes of levelling the series
South Africa opening batsman Quinton de Kock smashed a spectacular maiden century and pace spearhead Dale Steyn registered his second five-wicket haul as the Proteas beat Pakistan by 28 runs in the fourth ODI in Abu Dhabi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
‘We’ve just got to make sure we look after’ Panesar, says Alastair Cook
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“He says he’s ready to go again and we will have to work well with him on tour”
England captain Alastair Cook has announced that he will be keeping a close eye on left-arm spinner Monty Panesar during the Ashes series as he has been involved in numerous controversies over the past couple of months.
West Indies vs Pakistan 5th ODI: Pakistan wrap up series with 3-1 win
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Pakistan were all smiles after having a dreadful time in South Africa and during the Champions Trophy
Pakistan finally got back to their winning ways, thanks to half-centuries from both Ahmed Shehzad and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, as they registered a 3-1 series victory over the West Indies.
Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka go 2-0 up despite rain interruptions
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Chandimal’s ODI captaincy record now reads two wins and zero losses
After hammering South Africa by 180 runs in the first ODI, in which wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara recorded his career-best score of 169, Sri Lanka continued their winning ways, beating the Proteas by 17 runs, despite the rain interruptions.
Improving ties with the BCCI is my top priority, says Haroon Lorgat
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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.
We are a much more cohesive unit with Kevin Pietersen, says James Anderson
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Anderson has left his issues with Pietersen in the past
England pace bowler James Anderson has announced that the national team are a much more cohesive and threatening unit with batsman Kevin Pietersen.
Champions Trophy 2013 6th match: Jeetega bhai jeetega, Shikhar Dhawan jeetega
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Dhawan’s century stole the limelight once again
Jeetega bhai jeetega, Shikhar Dhawan jeetega would have been the chant of all the Indian fans in the crowd at The Oval in London after the opener scored yet another masterclass century to book India a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.