‘Sachin’s intensity reaches 200 per cent against Pakistan’, says Suresh Raina

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“When we won the World Cup, the way his family, fans and the whole of Mumbai rejoiced, it was a touching moment for every player”

India batsman Suresh Raina has revealed that veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s “intensity” used to reach “200 per cent” whenever the national team played against arch-rivals Pakistan.

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‘If you have a strong base and have worked on your technique, you’re much more confident’, says Virat Kohli

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“If you have worked on your technique properly, you can back yourself to hold your position and hit where you want to”

India vice-captain Virat Kohli has smashed two centuries within a matter of days in the ongoing ODI series against Australia, but just how is the 24-year-old able to score at such a consistent rate?

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‘It’s tough for me to see’ Sachin Tendulkar retire, says Yuvraj Singh

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“He’s always guided me on and off the field about the things in my life, specially the World Cup journey, so it’s been very special”

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has admitted that it will be “tough for me to see” Sachin Tendulkar retire after playing his 200th Test match in his hometown of Mumbai.

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Kevin Pietersen is a perfect role model for youngsters, says Ashley Giles

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“Kev gets a bad rap a lot I think for some of the stuff he says and does, but for me in this group he has been great with these young guys”

England limited overs coach Ashley Giles has announced that South African-born batsman Kevin Pietersen is a perfect role model for youngsters, despite all the controversies he has been involved in throughout his international career.

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‘I will strive hard in the next 2-3 months’ to regain my spot in the national team, says Harbhajan Singh

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“It has not brought down my motivation…cricket is everything for me”

India spinner Harbhajan Singh has announced that he “will strive hard in the next 2-3 months” to regain his spot in the national team after being dropped, despite performing extremely well during this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL).

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