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Misbah calls on Pak to knock down England `pillars` Cook, Root
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, Aug.2 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has called on his side to knock down England 'pillars' namely captain Alastair Cook and star batsman Joe Root if they want to be on the winnings side in the upcoming Tests.
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Steven Finn replaces injured Ben Stokes for third Pakistan Test
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London, Aug 2 (ANI): England fast bowler Steven Finn will replace injured Ben Stokes in the squad for the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, according to skipper Alastair Cook.
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Pakistan reworking plans to counter threat of Cook and Root: Arthur
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, Aug.2 (ANI): After suffering a massive 330-run defeat at the hands of England in the second Test, Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has said his side have been reworking on their plans to counter the threat from English skipper Alastair Cook and star batsman Joe Root.
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Rooney expects `rejuvenated` Man Utd to challenge for PL glory
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug. 1 (ANI): Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney believes his side have been rejuvenated under newly-appointed manager Jose Mourinho and that they currently hold a strong chance to challenge this season's Premier League title.
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Mathews credits `exceptional` Kusal Mendis post Pallekele win over Aussies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Pallekele, July 31 (ANI): After taking a one-nil lead in the three-match Test series against Australia, Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews has praised centurion Kusal Mendis for guiding his side to a massive 106-run victory in the rain-hit opening match here at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium on
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Kohli says Rahul raring to make his opportunity count
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kingston, July 30 (ANI): Describing KL Rahul as a 'great package' for the team, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has said that the energetic opener is ready to pounce on the opportunity given to him following an injury to Murali Vijay.
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Chris Cairns receives damages from MCC over `match-fixing` video
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 28 (ANI): Former New Zealand skipper Chris Cairns has received substantial damages from the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) after the club had posted a video with a title implying the player was guilty of match-fixing.
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Gayle predicts Florida leg will raise CPL profile
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Lauderhill, 26 July 2016 (ANI):Jamaica Tallawahs skipper Chris Gayle believes the historic Lauderhill leg of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will help to elevate the profile of the tournament to a new level.
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Misbah rues Pak's `disappointing` batting show post England thumping
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi, July 26 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has blamed his side's disappointing batting performance for their crushing 330-run defeat in the second Test, which allowed England to level the four-match Test series 1-1 here at Old Trafford on Monday.
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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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Australia skipper Steve Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 25 (ANI): Australia captain Steve Smith on Monday received the ICC Test Championship mace and USD 1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the Test Team rankings on the annual 1 April cut-off date.
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Poor execution with ball let us down, laments Windies captain
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Antigua, July 25 (ANI): Disappointed after going down one-nil in the four-match Test series against India, West Indies skipper c has blamed his side's poor execution of the bowling attack behind their crushing defeat by an innings and 92 runs inside four days in the opening Test here a
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