Vaughan sees nothing stopping England from beating Australia twice this year
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, who will forever be remembered for ending the country’s 18-year Ashes drought with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Australia in the 2005 Ashes series, believes that the baggy greens do not stand a chance in the back-to-back Ashes series this year as the England team are extremely strong in all departments and have shown that they are intent on keeping the urn.
Vettori’s wait on the sidelines continues
The wait for New Zealand fans to see left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori back in action is set to continue after it was announced that he would be sitting on the sidelines for the three-Test series against England, which begins on March 6.
Hesson is still infuriated with New Zealand’s dismal performance against South Africa
New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has announced that the national side still have a long way to go before they can consider themselves to be one of the powerhouses of Test cricket.
Ul-Haq is certain that another attack will never occur again
Pakistan ODI and Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has announced that it is safe for international teams to play Test matches in the country once again.
Cook is pleased to see all the pace bowlers fully fit and back in action
England Test captain Alastair Cook believes that the overflowing stock of pace bowlers his side have will give them a huge advantage over arch-rivals Australia during the back-to-back Ashes series this year, especially since both countries have pitches that quick bowlers will thrive on.
Hafeez believes Pakistan will have more “quality cricketers” if they play more Test matches
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to organise more Test series for the national team, stating that they are in desperate need of it and added that the longer format substantially helps to develop and improve a team.
Ford was extremely frustrated with Sri Lanka’s lacklustre performance throughout the series
Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has admitted that the national team’s inconsistency across all three formats continues to be the main reason behind their downfall over the past couple of years.
Batsman Michael Hussey was run out in his final Test for Australia
Australia have always been known as one of the most athletic sides in international cricket, but batsman Phillip Hughes may have shot that reputation down after stating that the number of players dismissed via run outs during the recently concluded series against Sri Lanka was an absolute joke.
Hussey has called on Cricket Australia to allow his brother to replace him on the Test roster
While Australia middle order batsman Michael Hussey’s retirement from international cricket has sparked a massive debate over who will replace him in the Test squad, the 37-year-old veteran sees no one else worthy than his brother David.
Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka will suffer if they do not play more Tests in the future
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara believes the national side need to see an increase in the number of Test matches they play per year in order to ensure that the format does not become extinct in the country.
