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Kevin Pietersen’s absence no concern for Stuart Broad

England Twenty20 skipper Stuart Broad has made it clear that Kevin Pietersen’s absence is not going to overshadow the upcoming big competition at Sri Lanka, where his side will defend World T20 title. Pietersen could not earn a place in the squad for the imminent World T20 championship following a text-message controversy. The South Africa-born […]

Harbhajan Singh delighted to see Yuvraj Singh back in action

All eyes will be glued on Yuvraj Singh, as India take on New Zealand in the opening T20 international on Saturday. The 30-year-old is returning to action after battling cancer, which was diagnosed late last year. Yuvraj went through chemotherapy in America in March-April to treat a rare germ-cell tumour between his lungs. He will […]

Sourav Ganguly interested in coaching Team India

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly has shown his interest in coaching Indian national side, saying that it will be the best way to repay the game. Ganguly announced his retirement from international cricket four years ago. He is currently working as cricket commentator. The left-hander also captained Pune Warriors India in the last Indian Premier League […]

Wasim Akram criticises Pakistan team for loss to Australia

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lashed out at the Green Shirts for their embarrassing 2-1 loss to Australia. Pakistan had a very good chance of beating Australia in ODI series after ten years, but the Cornered Tigers missed the opportunity, and suffered an awful 3-wicket defeat in the series decider on Monday. The swing […]

MS Dhoni praises Ojha and Ashwin’s performance against New Zealand

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lavished praise on Ravi Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha for their wonderful efforts in the Test series against New Zealand. Even though the wickets were not tailor-made for spin bowling, the Kiwis were clueless against Dhoni’s spin twins. By beating the opposition by five wickets in the second and final […]

Pakistan focussed on winning ODI series against Australia, says Mohammad Hafeez

Pakistan’s vice-captain Mohammad Hafeez has said that his team will look to carry forward the momentum, gained by a comprehensive win over Australia in the second One Day International (ODIs). The two teams will meet in the third and final encounter on Monday. The Kangaroos thrashed Pakistan by four wickets in the first clash, before […]

England thrashes South Africa to claim top ODI rank

England reclaimed the position at top of ICC ODI rankings by overpowering South Africa in the third encounter at the Oval on Friday, levelling the series 1-1. The Proteas did not put a big total on the board, as no batsman could capitalise. Hashim Amla scored crucial 43 runs at the top, while Dean Elgar […]

Steve Finn salutes Andrew Strauss

England’s lanky fast bowler Steven Finn has paid special tribute to retiring Test captain Andrew Strauss for his ‘masterful’ leadership that helped the side do wonders at the international level. Strauss decided to retire professional cricket on Wednesday. Michael Atherton, former English skipper, believes Strauss made the right move at the right time, as his […]

Andrew Strauss made right move at the right time, says Michael Atherton

Former England captain Michael Atherton has termed Andrew Strauss’ decision to call it a day as a good move, saying that the left-hander picked the right time to go. On Wednesday, Strauss announced his retirement from professional cricket. His decision came in the wake of England’s 2-0 loss in the Test series against South Africa. […]

Andrew Strauss calls it a day, Alastair Cook to captain England Test team

England Test captain Andrew Strauss made his fans sad, when deciding to take retirement from professional cricket at Lord’s on Wednesday. The classy left-hander, one of England’s most successful skippers ever, ended a 10-year international career, for the last three of which he was England’s Test captain. Strauss announced his decision after a week of […]

Pakistan extra motivated to beat Australia, says Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan one-day skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has said that his teammates are extra motivated to register a series triumph against Australia – a thing they have not done for last 10 years. Just before the T20 World Cup, the two teams are meeting in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series. After locking horns in three 50-over […]

Virat Kohli says ‘I literally worship Sachin Tendulkar’

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has said that there is no comparison between him and Sachin Tendulkar, despite the fact that the legendary batsman himself considers Kohli a worthy challenger to his marvellous record of 100 international tons. Kohli has been India’s most prolific run-getter over the past few years, but feels that matching Tendulkar’s […]

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