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Kane Williamson backs Ross Taylor to hit back in Pakistan series
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], Nov. 16 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has backed out of form batsman Ross Taylor to bounce back and come out with a startling performance in the first Test against Pakistan which starts in Christchurch on Thursday.
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Du Plessis reveals Aussies' BIG mistake post Hobart Test victory
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 15 (ANI): After humiliating Australia in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series, Proteas stand in skipper Faf du Plessis has asserted that the Steve Smith-led side had made a mistake by sending an under-strength team to South Africa for a five-ma
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Philander was the hardest bowler I faced: Ponting
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Nov.15 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed that South African paceman Vernon Philander was the hardest bowler he had faced in his illustrious career.
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'Embarrased' Steve Smith calls on team to shake-up post Hobart T
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 15 (ANI): Australian skipper Steve Smith, who is 'embarrassed' following the humiliating series defeat to South Africa, has called on the team to shake-up, saying something has to change ahead of next week's day-night third Test in Adelaide.
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Du Plessis all praise for 'relentless' Proteas attack post Hobar
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 15 (ANI): Stand-in South African skipper Faf du Plessis has heaped praise on the 'relentless' bowling performance of his team which won them the second Test of the three-match series against Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
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Clarke comes to rescue of embattled Steve Smith
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Nov.15 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has come to rescue of Steve Smith, who is under the scanner following a hefty second Test defeat against South Africa in Hobart, saying he is ready to offer his services to current embattled captain to bring the te
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`Injured` Rooney ruled out, Henderson to lead England against Spain
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [U.K], Nov. 15 (ANI): Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of the upcoming England's year-ending friendly against Spain due to a knee injury.
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De Kock downplays Adam Gilchrist comparison
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Nov.14 (ANI):Playing down his comparison with wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist, South Africa batting mainstay Quinton de Kock has insisted that he doesn't try to imitate the former Australian skipper and just focuses on playing his own game.
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Gerrard hints at leaving LA Galaxy with `will miss you LA` post
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov. 14 (ANI): Former England skipper Steven Gerrard has once again added fuel to the speculations of him leaving the LA Galaxy.
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Cricket Australia defends under-fire Steve Smith
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 14 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has come in defence of skipper Steve Smith who has been under fire post the series whitewash in Sri Lanka, followed by defeat against South Africa in the opening Test in Perth, going 0-1 in the three-match series.
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Kohli, Jadeja dig in as India earn hard-fought draw against England in Raj
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], Nov.13 (ANI): Skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hung in as the opening Test between India and England ended on an exciting note, with the hosts earning a hard-fought draw on the final day at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday
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I'm not sure what Graeme Smith knows about Australia: Steve Smith
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Nov.11 (ANI): Launching a stinging rebuke at Graeme Smith's recent claims about Australia's team culture, skipper Steve Smith has questioned former South African captain's right to make such call about his side.
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