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“I’m quite lucky that I’ve had three years [with the team] before”
Sri Lanka head coach Paul Farbrace has announced that the country can become a dominant force in international cricket once again following the emergence of numerous youngsters.
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“I just love playing for England, you’ve heard me say that before, regardless of where [I bat]”
England batsman Joe Root has announced that as long as he plays in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, he is not concerned with where he bats.
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Shillingford took 11 wickets in the two-Test series
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels and off-spinner Shane Shillingford have both been reported for suspicious bowling actions by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will have to undergo independent tests within the next 21 days.
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“We are playing them (New Zealand) after three years, but it will be in their minds”
After defeating New Zealand 4-0 in their ODI series in 2010, Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim is hoping to repeat history once again.
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Bopara was allegedly seven days away from being suspended
England all-rounder Ravi Bopara was allegedly investigated by the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for having played a role in the recent Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match-fixing scandal, according to a report in The Times.
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“I think a drawn series is a fair reflection because Bangladesh played some excellent cricket as well”
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum believes the 0-0 draw in the two-Test series against Bangladesh “is a fair reflection” of the “excellent cricket” that has been played by both sides.
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“In Test cricket you won’t be able to play your natural game all the time”
Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal, who scored 70 runs off 218 balls today, has admitted that it was not the kind of innings he imagined himself playing.
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“Graham works very hard with each and every player on their game, and we need someone with exactly that kind of commitment”
Former Sri Lanka captain and current head selector Sanath Jayasuriya has announced that head coach Graham Ford’s successor must have the same type of tenacity he did in order for the national team to continue their winning ways.
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“Australia in general can be quite an intimidating place”
England pace bowler James Anderson has come up with a simple, yet effective, plan to silence the Australians during the national team’s upcoming tour of the Land Down Under next month.
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“This might be my last chance. I do view it as a now or never situation”
England pace bowler Chris Tremlett has admitted that he faces “a now or never situation” after being included in the national team’s Ashes squad for their tour of Australia in November.
