A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: From rags to riches: The awe-inspiring story of Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad

Shahzad’s story shows that the road to becoming an international cricketer is not always an easy one

From an early age, Afghanistan-born Mohammad Shahzad knew nothing of life beyond the refugee camp his family and he had fled to in Peshawar after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Usman Khawaja has been transformed into a new player, says Darren Lehmann

Khawaja is ready to step back into the international limelight

Queensland coach Darren Lehmann believes batsman Usman Khawaja has become a changed man ever since joining the state side from New South Wales and added that he would be an excellent addition to the Australian side, who are currently looking for veteran Michel Hussey’s replacement.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I don’t want to see Sachin Tendulkar keep embarrassing himself with failure after failure, says Geoffrey Boycott

Boycott thought Tendulkar made a “responsible and sensible” decision to retire from ODIs

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has announced that he no longer wants to see Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar embarrass himself during every Test series, especially after his dismal performance against England last year.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ricky Ponting was a fearless cricketer who would never back down, says Sir Vivian Richards

Ponting is currently the second-highest Test scorer in history

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has branded former Australia captain Ricky Ponting as one of the most fearless cricketers to ever play the game and wished him all the best after the ex-skipper announced his retirement from international cricket.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: We are riding on a ton of momentum at the minute, says Kemar Roach

Roach has already taken 39 wickets this year

After having crushed New Zealand before going on to win the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20, West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach believes the team are riding on a ton of momentum at the minute, and added that they look to continue the run by beating Bangladesh.

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