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Big first-inning total vital to avoid series whitewash in Indore: Williams
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Indore [Madhya Pradesh], Oct.7 (ANI): Having already lost the three-match Test series against India, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson believes a big total in the first innings of the final inconsequential match will serve as a key to avoid series whitewash against the Virat Kohli-led side
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Kohli lauds Shami for his stunning Test comeback
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Oct.7 (ANI): While praising Mohammed Shami's stunning comeback from injury, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Friday admitted the former is a very important bowler for the team who makes it count every time he comes on the field.
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Dhoni to lead ODI squad against Kiwis, Raina recalled
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct.6 (ANI): India's limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the 15-man ODI squad announced for the five-match series against New Zealand starting from October 16 in Dharamsala.
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Azhar Ali believes resurgent Pak will get direct entry in 2019 WC
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Oct.6 (ANI): Asserting that his side consist of some `match-winners`, Pakistan ODI skipper Azhar Ali has insisted that his fast developing side are fully prepared to qualify directly for the 2019 World Cup.
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Will put aside hostility against Pak and focus on our game: Hockey skipper
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Oct.6 (ANI): Vowing to keep the ongoing hostility between India and Pakistan aside on the field, national hockey team captain PR Sreejesh on Thursday insisted that his side will head into the upcoming Asian Champions trophy with an aim to make their country pro
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Sensational Durban run-chase leaves du Plessis `out of words`
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Durban [South Africa], Oct.06 (ANI): South Africa's stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has heaped praise on his side's sensational four-wicket win over Australia in Durban, saying that he was "out of words" to describe the incredible run-chase that at one stage looked very b
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Michael Clarke puts PSL rumours to rest
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Oct.5 (ANI): Former Australian Test skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed he will not be playing next year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), thus putting an end to months-long speculation that he would make a return to cricket .
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Azhar Ali mighty impressed by Pakistan's progress in ODIs
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Oct.4 (ANI): While insisting that it takes time to boost the performance of any team, Pakistan ODI skipper Azhar Ali believes his side are heading in the right direction of rebuilding following their one-day series win against West Indies in the UAE.
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Du Plessis hails Proteas' `complete` performance against competitive
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 3 (ANI):South African stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has hailed his side's 'complete' performance during their comprehensive 142-run win over Australia in the second ODI of the five-match series at the Wanderers Stadium here last evening.
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Leaked too many boundaries at crucial stages against Pak, admits Holder
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Sharjah [UAE], Oct.3 (ANI): West Indies skipper Jason Holder has admitted that his side leaked too many boundaries at the crucial stages which led to their 59-run defeat against Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium last evening.
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Gerrard mulls England return as LA Galaxy contract nears end
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [England], Oct.2 (ANI): Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has hinted that he will probably make a sensational return to England as a coach or lower league player.
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Afridi pleads PCB for rousing send-off, says 'farewell match is my ri
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.30 (ANI): "Farewell match is my right", insisted former T20 skipper Shahid Afridi while urging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to provide him with an opportunity to bid adieu to international arena in a befitting manner.
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