“He is an experienced player and quality character who will add talent and leadership to the touring party”
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Australia have included spinner Fawad Ahmed and Western Australia captain Adam Voges in their 17-man Ashes squad.
Kumble will become the 77th member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble will be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame during India’s World Cup match against South Africa on February 22 in Melbourne.
“Tests would put too much of a strain on the body at this stage of my career”
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Veteran New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori has admitted that his Test career may be all but over due to the numerous injuries he is currently battling.
“He’s very fond of the club and is keen to come back”
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South Africa spinner Imran Tahir is set to return to Hampshire for their last two County matches of the ongoing season, which will take place in mid-September.
Sangakkara struck eight boundaries during his knock of 72
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The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Colombo is set for a thrilling conclusion as the tourists require 331 runs to win on the final day with nine wickets in hand.
“We can’t relax and expect for that to continue”
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Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak has announced that the national team cannot continue to rely on their spinners to keep taking wickets and win games for them.
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“To be playing in an era in which we have won it three times in a row, I sometimes find hard to believe”
England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that “sometimes I have to pinch myself that I’m playing in an era like this” since Australia used to dominate every Ashes series he watched as a young boy.
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“I had plenty of highlights in an England career that spanned nine years, during which time I became the world’s top-ranked Test bowler”
England pace bowler Steve Harmison, who picked up 223 wickets in 63 Test matches, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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“I am convinced that eventually I will get into that side”
England pace bowler Graham Onions continued to be overlooked during the recent Ashes series and may carry on sitting on the bench when the national team head to the Land Down Under for the second leg of the historic series, despite finishing atop the wicket-takers list in the recent county season.
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Onions finished with 73 wickets in this year’s county season
England pace bowler Graham Onions has inked a deal with South Africa’s Dolphins franchise for their upcoming domestic season.