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Harbhajan Singh confident `fantastic` Kohli can lead India in ODIs in futu
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Oct.8 (ANI): Describing Virat Kohli as a `fantastic` player, veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that he could see the current Test skipper leading the ODI team as well in the future.
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Former `mystery` spinner John Gleeson passes away
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], Oct.8 (ANI): One of the cricket's original 'mystery spinners', Australia's John Gleeson, recently passed away in Tamworth, New South Wales. He was 78.
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Jayant Yadav keen to make most of stint with Indian Test team
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata [India], Sept.29 (ANI): On the eve of his side's second Test against New Zealand, Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav has expressed his desire to make the most of his stint with the national team despite the uncertainty over his selection in the playing XI.
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Mosharraf Hossain back to Bangladesh ODI team after eight-year gap
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Sept.29 (ANI): After a long span of eight years, Bangladesh have recalled left-arm spinner Mosharraf Hossain to replace pacer Rubel Hossain for the final ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan to be held on Saturday in Mirpur.
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Ashwin, Williamson set sights on top spots in ICC Test rankings
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Sept 27 (ANI): India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have climbed up one place each to reach second position among bowlers and batsmen, respectively, in the latest ICC Test player rankings.
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Windies rope in Jomel Warrican for Pakistan Test series
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Barbados [West Indies], Sept.26 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been included in the 15-man West Indies squad for three-match Test series against Pakistan, starting from October 13 at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE.
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Kohli heaps praise on `priceless` Ashwin after Kanpur heroics
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur [Uttar Pradesh], Sept.26 (ANI): Describing Ravichandran Ashwin as a `priceless` player, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has praised the premier off-spinner for contributing outstandingly with both bat and ball in his side's massive 197-run victory over New Zealand in their histori
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Craig ruled out of remaining India Test series with side strain
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur, (Uttar Pradesh), [India], Sept 26 (ANI): New Zealand off-spinner Mark Craig has been ruled out of the ongoing three-Test series against India with a side strain, head coach Mike Hesson has confirmed.
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India in driver's seat as Ashwin rips through Kiwis top-order
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur [India], Sept.25 (ANI): Indian batsmen showcased a brilliant performance before spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stepped in to help the home side hold a commanding 341-run lead over New Zealand at the close of day four of the opening Test match at Green Park here on Sunday.
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After spinners, Vijay-Pujara put India on top in Kanpur Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur (UP) [India], Sept. 24 (ANI): Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara continued with the good work that the Indian spinners did early morning to put their team in a commanding position on Day Three of the first Test against New Zealand at Green Park here on Saturday.
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`Dangerous` Pakistan can demolish any opposition, admits Badree
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Barbados [West Indies], Sept.20. (ANI): Describing Pakistan as a `very dangerous team`, West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree has insisted his side are wary of the challenge that the Sarfraz Ahmed-led team could pose in the three-match Twenty20 series, starting on Friday in Dubai.
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Taylor identifies sweep shot as key weapon to counter Indian spinners
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.16 (ANI): Describing sweep shot as one of his key weapon in his arsenal, New Zealand veteran batsman Ross Taylor has insisted that he will rely on his strength in what promises to be a challenging Test series on India's raging turners.
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