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West Indies not under pressure, insists Bishoo
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Antigua, July 22 (ANI): West Indies leg-spinner Devandra Bishoo has insisted that his side are not under any pressure despite falling short against India, which posted a commanding 302 for four at stumps on day one of the opening Test in Antigua.
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Mastering the art of spin-bowling
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C, Jul 22 (ANI): A recent study has revealed why small variations in the rotation of the ball applied by slow bowlers in cricket can cause batsmen big problems even before deliveries have pitched on the ground.
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Akram believes Saqlain's presence will `make a difference` for Englan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi, July 21 (ANI): Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram believes the presence of former Pakistani off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will make a major difference in England's performance in the second Test of the four-match series between the two sides.
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Stokes dubs Yasir as `best leg-spinner` since Warne
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 20 (ANI):Ahead of the second Test of the four-match series against Pakistan, England all-rounder Ben Stokes has heaped praise on Yasir Shah by describing him as the best leg-spinner since Australian great Shane Warne.
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So, which 'Star Wars' spin-off would JJ Abrams like to see?
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 20 (ANI): With Disney all set to release several 'Star Wars' spin-offs, called 'anthology' films, JJ Abrams, the director of 'Force Awakens,' has revealed the anthology film he would love to see.
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England seek Saqlain's help to decode spin wizard Yasir
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi, July 20 (ANI): After going down one-nil in the four-match Test series against Pakistan, England have reportedly sought the help of former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq to counter leg-spinner Yasir Shah's bowling attack in the upcoming matches.
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O'Keefe fires Aussies to crushing win over Sri Lankan XI
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 20 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe claimed a 10-wicket haul as Australia crushed Sri Lankan Board XI by an innings and 162 runs before lunch on the final day of the lone warm-up match here at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium on Wednesday.
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Ashwin eyeing No.1 Test bowler spot
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai, July 19 (ANI): Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be gunning for the number one spot in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers when India take on West Indies in the four-match series, starting at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium from Thursday.
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Bayliss considering two-spin attack for second Test against Pakistan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 19 (ANI):England coach Trevor Bayliss has hinted that his side could consider two specialist spinners at home after leg-break bowler Adil Rashid was added to an expanded 14-man squad for the second Test match against Pakistan at Old Trafford, which begins from Friday.
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Yasir Shah becomes ICC's top-ranked Test bowler
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai, July 18 (ANI):Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has become the number-one ranked bowler in the world after guiding his side to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday.
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Yasir all praise for Pak mentors post Lord's success
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi, July 18 (ANI): Pakistani leg-spinner Yasir Shah has expressed his gratitude to the country's cricket team mentors after his maiden 10-wicket Test haul set up a historic 75-run win over England at Lord's.
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Alden Ehrenreich is 'Star Wars' new Han Solo
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Melbourne, Jul 18 (ANI): It's official! Alden Ehrenreich will play young Han Solo in the upcoming 'Star Wars' spin-off.
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