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`Struggling` Blackwood aims to overturn wretched form in Kingston Test
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kingston, July 29 (ANI): Despite struggling to open his account in four of his last seven Test innings, West Indies batsman Jermaine Blackwood has said he remains upbeat about reversing his miserable form when his side will take on India in the second match at the Sabina Park from Saturday.
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Shane Warne reveals best batsmen he ever bowled to
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 26 (ANI): Australian spin great Shane Warne has unsurprisingly rated legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the best Indian batsman he bowled to in his 15-year illustrious career while he failed to split Hansie Cronje and Jacques Kallis as his pick from South Africa.
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Cook hails `world-class` Root post series-levelling win
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, July 26 (ANI): Describing batsman Joe Root as a `world-class player`, England skipper Alastair Cook has admitted that batting with the former had encouraged a 'blocker like him' to go for the shots in their crushing second Test victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford on Mond
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Root satisfied after making it count against Pakistan
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, July 24 (ANI): Delighted after seeing his hard work finally paying off, England batsman Joe Root has said he felt extremely satisfied after putting his side on course for a series-levelling win against Pakistan at the Old Trafford.
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Batting promotion boosted my confidence, says buoyant Ashwin
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Antigua, July 23 (ANI): Expressing that he was pleased with the opportunity to bat No. 6, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that he received a big boost when he was asked to bat ahead of wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha in the opening Test match against West Indies in Antigua.
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Determined Marsh upbeat about middle-order success against Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 22 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh believes he now has all the required qualities to emerge as a successful middle-order batsman in foreign conditions as he is looking forward to sweep away Sri Lanka in the upcoming Test series.
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England won't panic on losing second Test against Pak: Bairstow
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, July 20 (ANI):Despite going down one-nil in the four-match Test series against Pakistan, England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is confident his side will not panic even if they end up losing the second match as well, beginning at the Old Trafford from Friday.
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Glamorgan teen Donald equals Shastri's record of fastest double ton
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 18 (ANI): Glamorgan teenager Aneurin Donald has equaled former India batsman Ravi Shastri's record of fastest double century during his side's first-class cricket match against Derbyshire on Sunday.
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KL Rahul insists Indian bowling attack ready to fire against Windies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
St.Kitts, July 16 (ANI): Young India batsman KL Rahul has shown confidence on his side's bowling attack, insisting that spinners and pacers are well-prepared to take on hosts West Indies in the opening Test match in Antigua on July 21.
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Mark Boucher backs Pietersen's call for life bans for match-fixers
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 14 (ANI):Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has backed former England batsman Kevin Pietersen's opinion to impose life bans on players found involved in match-fixing ,doping or cheating.
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KP believes `cricket cheat` Amir should have been banned for life
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 12 (ANI): Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the chorus of players who believe Mohammad Amir should have been given a lifetime ban for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal but warned his country's players and fans to sledge the left-handed pacer at the
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Injury troubles Sachin Tendulkar in retirement
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has undergone a knee surgery at a London-based hospital.
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