Bresnan is hoping to return by May
England pace bowler Tim Bresnan is set to fly to the Unites States to undergo a second surgery on his troblesome elbow and has been ruled out of the team’s upcoming tour of New Zealand as a result.
Tag Archives: world number one Test team ranking
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Gary Kirsten pleased with South Africa’s ‘incredible year’
Kirsten believes South Africa will stay atop the rankings if they continue playing at their current level
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has hailed the national team for their ‘incredible year’ and stated that retaining their world number Test team ranking by defeating Australia in front of their fans was the icing on the cake.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: It will take a special all-round team effort to beat India, says Sir Ian Botham
Botham believes England will have to dig deep in order to pull off a series victory against India
Former England captain Sir Ian Botham has revealed that it will take a special all-round team effort if the national team are to break their 27 year losing streak against India.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Andy Flower must truly forgive Kevin Pietersen if England are to regain their world number one Test team ranking, says Andrew Strauss
Strauss feels it is crucial that Flower and Pietersen leave their differences in the past
Former England Test captain Andrew Strauss believes that the national team’s road to recovery will not be a successful one unless head coach Andy Flower truly forgives batsman Kevin Pietersen for his controversial actions over the summer.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I want the current South African squad to build a ‘legacy’ in Test cricket, says Graeme Smith
Smith is excited about how great his team’s legacy can become
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has announced that he wants his current team to build a “legacy” as the number one Test team.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Alec Stewart played instrumental role in bringing Graeme Smith to Surrey
Smith is set to become the new captain of Surrey
Former England captain and current executive director at Surrey Alec Stewart played an instrumental role in convincing South Africa captain Graeme Smith to sign three-year deal with the county side.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I think the path to securing my captaincy really begun during the last time we played South Africa, says Michael Clarke
Clarke believes he can use the lessons he learnt last year to beat South Africa this time
Australia batsman Michael Clarke has revealed that he believes his path to securing his position as captain truly begun during the national team’s tour of South Africa in November 2011.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: We are still inspired by beating Australia four years ago, says Graeme Smith
Smith is still inspired at how he managed to face up to the Australians with a broken finger in 2008
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has announced that the national team are still inspired by their 2-1 victory in 2008 against Australia in front of their home fans ahead of the upcoming three-Test series, which will see the Proteas’ world number one Test team ranking up for grabs.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Dale Steyn believes South Africa team definitely on a high
Steyn will be looking to tear through the Australian lineup with some aggressive fast bowling
South Africa speed demon Dale Steyn has announced that the national team are full of confidence and definitely on a high ahead of their three-Test series against Australia.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Kevin Pietersen hoping to get career back on track after apologising to the ECB
Pietersen has admitted that he wants to represent England in future series
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is hoping his apology to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the text messages he sent to South African players will help take him a step closer to getting his international career back on track.