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Droppable Rooney enjoys no 'privileges', insists Mourinho
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Sept. 24 (ANI): Blaming Wayne Rooney's disappointing form for the criticism he attracted when playing for England against Slovakia, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that the skipper doesn't enjoy any privileges and can be dropped from the team.
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Kanpur Test: Williamson, Latham put Kiwis in command on rain-hit day
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kanpur [India], Sept.23 (ANI): Skipper Kane Williamson and opener Tom Latham produced a calm and composed performance as they guided New Zealand to 152-1 before rain curtailed the final session of Day Two of the opening Test here at the Green Park Stadium on Friday.
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`Recovering` De Villiers to miss ODI against Ireland
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.22 (ANI):South Africa skipper AB de Villiers will miss the upcoming one-off ODI match against Ireland as he has failed to recover fully from left elbow injury sustained in August.
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Sarfraz backs Pak to be at their menacing best against Windies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.21 (ANI): Pakistan T20 skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has called on his side to perform to their absolute best to beat reigning World T20 champions West Indies in the three-match series, starting on Friday in Dubai.
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13-Test home season will be `career-defining` for many Indian players : Ko
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kanpur [India], Sept.21 (ANI): Pinning down confidence on the upcoming series against New Zealand starting from Thursday in Kanpur, India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said that the gruelling long home season of 13 Tests will offer a career-defining experience to many players in the
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Pakistan captain Misbah receives prestigious ICC Test Championship mace
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], Sept.21 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday received the prestigious Test Championship mace for inspiring his side to the top of the Test team rankings for the first time since the current rankings system was introduced in 2003.
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Lack of domestic ODI cricket reason for Pak's recent slump, insists M
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.19 (ANI): Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has identified lack of one-day cricket at the domestic level as the reason behind his side's recent struggles in the ODI format.
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Holder optimistic about UAE tour despite absence of key players
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.18 (ANI): Brushing aside suggestions of an unsettled West Indies squad, Test and ODI skipper Jason Holder believes his side can turn out to be a powerful force despite the absence of some key players in the upcoming series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates
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Gilchrist names Starc, Steyn as world's best quick bowlers
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Sept.18 (ANI):Former Australian skipper Adam Gilchrist, who was known for his destructive batting display, has rated countryman Mitchell Starc and South Africa's Dale Steyn as the best fast bowlers in the world.
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Under-fire Azhar Ali retained as Pak ODI skipper against Windies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.15 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again put in faith in Azhar Ali's leadership as he has been retained as the ODI skipper for the three-match series against West Indies, starting on September 30 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE.
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Rooney omitted from Man U squad for Europa League opener
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.14 (ANI): In what comes as a surprise move by Jose Mourinho, Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has been dropped for the opening Europa League fixture against Feyenoord.
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KL Rahul credits `inspirational` Kohli for shaping his career
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.14 (ANI):Describing Virat Kohli as an `inspiration` both on and off the field, Indian opening batsman KL Rahul has admitted that the Test skipper has played a major role in shaping his cricket career and boosting his confidence.
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