Anwar Ali said Zaheer Abbas is known for his wristy shots
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Pakistan all-rounder Anwar Ali has lavished praise on legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas, saying he was well-known for his wristy shots.
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Wahlberg believes the CPL will be a big hit amongst all cricket lovers
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg, who is a well-known ‘cricket nut’, has announced that he has bought a stake in the Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) Barbados Tridents franchise.
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Clarke believes England won’t know what’s hit them until it’s too late
After having endured non-stop criticism in the press after being handed a 4-0 whitewashing at the hands of India, Australia captain Michael Clarke has delivered a warning to England ahead of the back-to-back Ashes series, which is set to begin in July, stating that they should not underestimate the baggy greens’ batting and bowling capabilities.
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Steyn is determined to ensure that this year’s series does not end as a draw
India’s tour of South Africa in December this year is already proving to be a highly-anticipated series between two of the best Test nations around at the moment, but Proteas pace spearhead Dale Steyn believes his side should be able to defeat the Indians without any major problems, given the fact that India tend to struggle in foreign conditions.
Raina’s last 14 Tests have been an absolute nightmare
India batsman Suresh Raina, who is well known across the world for his aggressive batting style in limited overs cricket, has expressed his desire to represent his country in 50 Test matches and added that this would be the next aim of his international career.
India and Australia have had numerous confrontations in the past
Former Australia wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist believes the intense “heated confrontations” that occur in nearly every series between India and Australia are actually “a sign of ultimate respect”.
Starc still believes he has a long way to go before anyone can refer to him as an all-rounder
Australia’s Mitchell Starc is more well known for his left-arm pace bowling rather than the damage he can inflict with the bat, but after having scored maiden half-centuries in both ODIs and Tests over the Australian summer, some cricket pundits and former players believe that he has the ability to become the team’s new all-rounder.
Gavaskar was well known for his near-perfect batting technique and timing
Legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar has been awarded the 2012 CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).
