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Rana Nasir Ghafoor
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Mahela Jayawardene rues lack of partnerships against Australia

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has admitted that lack of partnerships was the biggest reason behind his team’s defeat at the hands of Australia in the final of the tri-angular series on Thursday. The islanders did well to restrict Australia to 231. However, Sri Lanka failed to get off to a good start with the […]

Plan ready to beat Sri Lanka in tri-series decider, says Micky Arthur

Australian coach Micky Arthur has said that his team should learn a lesson from their embarrassing defeat in the second of the best-of-three finals, adding that the plan to beat Sri Lanka in the tri-series decider is ready. The Kangaroos were helpless in the second final, as the islanders cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory. […]

“The way to do is to compete with them at all times,” says Mahela Jayawardene

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has said that his team’s comprehensive victory over Australia was a result of ‘competing well at all times’. Jayawardene’s comments came after his side routed Australia by eight wickets in the second of the best-of-three finals. After electing to bat first, the Kangaroos posted a handy total of 271 on […]

Harbhajan Singh eyeing return to Team India

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that he cannot wait anymore to regain his place in Team India, insisting that he still wants to serve his country. "I can’t wait to be there. It’s still there in me. God willing, I will be getting back to the place I deserve," Harbhajan said. The aggressive off-spinner […]

MS Dhoni needs to be more aggressive, says Mark Taylor

Former Australian skipper Mark Taylor has suggested Mahendra Singh Dhoni to adopt more aggressive approach in the one-dayers. Taylor was not reluctant to say Team India has plenty of lessons to learn from their terrible tour Down Under. "Mahendra Singh Dhoni has to be more aggressive in his captaincy. Look at the way Mahela Jayawardene […]

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th ton has become a burden on Team India, says Ian Chappell

Indian cricket players have frequently said that Sachin Tendulkar’s historic 100th ton is no issue for Team India, but Ian Chappell has an entirely different say on this. The Australian believes the Master Blaster’s elusive ton has become a burden for Tendulkar as well as the side. The cricket lovers have been desperately waiting for […]

Mahela Jayawardene delighted with team’s performance against Australia

Sri Lankan skipper, Mahela Jayawardene has said that the boys showed a lot of character in the do-or-die encounter against Australia on Friday. Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs in the 12th game of the series to quality into the best-of-three finals. The islanders were in make or break situation, as a defeat in […]

It is still in our control, says Mahela Jayawardene

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene is happy to see that his team still has fair chances in the ongoing triangular series in Australia. The islanders are currently in do-or-die situation, as they have to win their next game against Australia in order to qualify to the best-of-three finals. The Aussies have already reached the finals […]

Misbah-ul-Haq not ready to press panic button

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq is ready to make drastic changes to the side, saying that this is the same side that has been producing good results over the last couple of years. The critics are calling for his head after Pakistan’s embarrassing defeat in the just-concluded limited-over series against England. After winning the Test series 3-0, […]

Cheteshwar Pujara eyeing comeback to Team India

Talented Indian batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara has said that he will perform well in overseas condition if given a chance to represent national team. Pujara’s comments came after India’s terrible performance in foreign condition over the past few months. After suffering a humiliating 4-0 Test loss against England in England, the Men in Blue failed to […]

No more experiments, says MS Dhoni

No more experiments, says MS Dhoni Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that his experimental strategy did not work during triangular series in Australia, saying that the time for experiments is over. Team Blue is in do-or-die situation at the moment as the Indians needs to win Sunday’s crucial game against Australia in order […]

Azhar Mahmood wants Pakistani players in IPL

Azhar Mahmood wants Pakistani players in IPL After getting British passport, Azhar Mahmood gets an entry to Indian Premier League (IPL). The doors of the Twenty20 league are still shut for Pakistani players but Mahmood is keen to see cricketers from his native land playing in the championship. Pakistani cricketers took part in the inaugural […]

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