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Hyderabad Test: Kohli, Vijay's fireworks power India to 356-3 at stum
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad [India], Feb.9 (ANI): Opener Murali Vijay and skipper Virat Kohli smashed scorching centuries to fire India to a first-inning score of 356-3 at stumps on the opening day of the one-off Test match against Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday.
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Azhar Ali steps down as Pakistan ODI captain
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.9 (ANI):Wicketkeeper-batsman Azhar Ali has stepped down from the post of Pakistan ODI skipper in the wake of mounting pressure on his leadership following the 1-4 defeat in the five-match ODI series against Australia.
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Rahane to replace Karun Nair for B'desh Test, hints Kohli
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad [India], Feb.8 (ANI): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday strongly hinted that batsman Ajinkya Rahane would replace Karun Nair for the one-off Test match against Bangladesh beginning Thursday here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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PSL 2017: Johan Botha roped in as Islamabad United's fielding coach
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.8 (ANI):Former South Africa skipper Johan Botha has been roped in as Islamabad United's fielding coach for the upcoming second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the franchise's management confirmed.
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Kohli is `world's best` batsman in ODIs, declares Ponting
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Feb.8 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who is one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of cricket, has labelled Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the best batsman in the world at the moment and `probably` the greatest one-day international cricket
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Cook is that guy you wouldn't mind your daughter marrying: Warne
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Feb. 8 (ANI): Australian spin legend Shane Warne has heaped praise on Alastair Cook---who has stepped down as England's Test skipper---saying the latter, who has been wonderful ambassador for the game of cricket, is one of those guys a person won't mind his/h
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You can't be a captain with 95 % commitment, admits Cook
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Feb. 8 (ANI): Alastair Cook, who recently stepped down as England's Test captain, has admitted that being a skipper requires a 100 percent from a person while was left drained after a tough winter campaign in the subcontinent.
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Cook can smash Tendulkar's Test run-scoring record: Ian Botham
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Feb.7 (ANI): Former England skipper Ian Botham believes Alastair Cook's decision to relinquish the captaincy could see him surpass legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time leading Test run-scorer.
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Adapt quickly-Williamson's piece of advice for Aussies in India
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Feb. 7 (ANI): As the Australian team gears up for the four-match Test series in India, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has offered his worldly piece of advice to the Steve Smith-led side, saying they have to "adapt quickly" if they want to compete against
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`Injured` Mathews set to miss Australia tour
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb.6 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews is all set to miss the upcoming T20 series against Australia after failing to recover fully from a hamstring injury he suffered last month.
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Behardien to replace injured Miller for third ODI against Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Feb.4 (ANI): South Africa skipper AB de Villiers has confirmed that middle-order batsman Farhaan Behardien will replace injured David Miller for the third ODI against Sri Lanka to be held at the Wanderers on Saturday.
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Inzamam trolls reporter when asked about Salman Butt's return
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.3 (ANI): Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), recently silenced a reporter in style when asked a detailed question regarding the return of tainted former skipper Salman Butt into the national team.
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