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“It’s certainly a new chapter in my life and one I’m looking forward to immensely”
Legendary Ireland all-rounder Trent Johnston has become the head coach of the country’s women’s team as well as the fast bowling coach at the new national academy after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
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“You have to have a passion for pace, to want to bowl fast in the first place”
Ian Pont is known throughout the cricketing world as one of the most prominent and accomplished fast bowling coaches and he recently spoke to me about the secrets behind becoming a pace legend, the art of reverse swing and his new coaching clinic, the Ultimate Pace Foundation.
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Shehzad’s century guided Pakistan to their first bilateral ODI series win over South Africa
Pakistan won their first ever bilateral ODI series against South Africa after clinching a nail-biting one-run win over them in the second ODI in Port Elizabeth.
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Drinnen has been Netherlands’ head coach since December 2007
The Netherlands Cricket Board (KNCB) have announced that they have decided to part ways with head coach Peter Drinnen after refusing to renew his contract.
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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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“It’s the first step in what’s going to be a pretty extensive process”
More than a hundred Australian players have voiced their concerns to Cricket Australia about ways to cease the declining level of competitive cricket in the country.
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Clarke scored his maiden ODI century against England
Australia captain Michael Clarke recorded his maiden ODI century against England in style as he led his side to a convincing 88-run win in the second ODI at Old Trafford to give the baggy greens a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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“After my last spell in county cricket, I received an international call-up and I’m hoping the same happens this time around”
India spinner Piyush Chawla is hoping his county stint with Somerset can be used as a launchpad to help resume his international career.
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Razzaq is willing to do everything in his power to regain his spot in the national team
Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has lashed out at captain Misbah-ul-Haq, stating that his defensive batting and timid approach is responsible for all the failures the national team have endured in the past couple of months.
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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.
