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Ballance, Dawson named in England's squad for Lord's Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], July 1 (ANI): Left-handed batsman Gary Ballance and left-arm spinner Liam Dawson have been included in the 12-man England squad for the first Test of the four-match series against South Africa beginning July 6 at Lord's.
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I'm really hungry at the moment: Rahane
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Antigua [West Indies], July 1 (ANI): Stylish Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has been in sublime form in the ongoing ODI series against West Indies, has insisted it is his hunger for runs which has kept him motivated to perform well for himself as well as the team.
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Rabada has 'lessened the pain' of Steyn's absence, feels Ba
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 30 (ANI): Former South Africa batsman Barry Richards believes that Kagiso Rabada's rise as fast bowler has "lessened the pain" of pace spearhead Dale Steyn's absence ahead of the upcoming four-match Test series against England.
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Sangakkara's love affair with Surrey continues, races to 1000 first-c
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], June 28 (ANI): Former Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara has added one more feather to his cap as he became the first batsman to reach 1,000 runs in the Specsavers County Championship this season.
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Meira Kumar says casteism bug should be buried, bats for equality
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Opposition presidential candidate Meira Kumar on Tuesday categorically stated that there should not be one upmanship on caste for the post of President.
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AB de Villiers expected to retire from Test cricket in August
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 27 (ANI): Swashbuckling South African batsman AB de Villiers is expected to retire from Test cricket as early as August when he meets the official of Cricket South Africa (CSA), unless the cricket board can convince him to stay on again.
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Boucher slams Proteas for 'tentative' batting approach in Cardif
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 26 (ANI): Former wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher believes that South Africa were "too tentative" in their batting approach during their series-deciding defeat against England in the third T20I at Cardiff on Sunday.
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England's Jason Roy becomes first player to be given out obstructing
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Taunton [UK], June 24 (ANI): England batsman Jason became the first ever batsman to be given out obstructing the field in T20 Internationals (T20I) during his side's three-run defeat against South Africa at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on Friday.
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Raval, de Grandhomme, Broom earn NZ central contracts
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], June 23 (ANI): New Zealand opening batsman Jeet Raval, all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme and batsman Neil Broom have all been given central contracts for the 2017-18 international season.
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It's a baby girl: Gambhir becomes father again
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Veteran Indian batsman and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir and his wife Natasha have become parents, for the second time, to a 'little angel.'
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Luke Ronchi bids adieu to international cricket
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], June 22 (ANI): New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he now wants to focus on his family.
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Champions Trophy 2017 was a roaring success: Ian Bell
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], June 20 (ANI): Former England batsman Ian Bell has hailed the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which was won by Pakistan after they thrashed India in the final on Sunday at the Kennington Oval, London.
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