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Aussie batters look lost against our spinners, says Mathews
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne, Aug 7 (ANI): After thrashing Australia by massive 229 runs in the second Test to clinch their maiden Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has admitted that the tourists appear lost against the home side's deadly spin brigade.
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Herath ready to wreak havoc on Aussies in spin-friendly Galle
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne, Aug.3 (ANI): After taking a one-nil lead in the three-match Test series against Australia, Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has said that he is all set to torment the world's number one team once again in the crucial second match, which starts in Galle on Thursday.
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Speed variation rather than spin was key in dismantling Windies: Ashwin
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kingston, July 31 (ANI): India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who bagged his 18th five-wicket haul of his career, has pointed out that a combination of bounce and speed variations played a key role in ripping apart West Indies batting line-up instead of spin on a damp Sabina Park pitch in
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Holland to replace injured O'Keefe for second Test against Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 29 (ANI):Australia have called in left-arm spinner Jon Holland as replacement for injured Steve O'Keefe for the second Test of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning from August 4 at Galle International Stadium.
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Mishra calls on India to stop dwelling on Antigua Test victory
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kingston, July 28 (ANI): After taking a one-nil lead in the four-match Test series against West Indies, Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has urged his side to forget their opening game victory and concentrate on maintaining the same momentum in the upcoming matches.
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Ashwin dethrones Yasir to regain No.1 Test bowler spot
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dubai, July 26 (ANI): Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surged to the top of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after guiding his side to a massive victory by an innings and 92 runs against West Indies in the opening Test in Antigua.
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Always value myself as `all rounder`, says Ashwin
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Antigua, July 25 (ANI):Describing himself as an `all-rounder`, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has admitted that he is quite pleased with his overall contribution with both bat and ball that guided his side to an emphatic win by an innings and 92 runs against West Indies in the openin
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Batting promotion boosted my confidence, says buoyant Ashwin
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Antigua, July 23 (ANI): Expressing that he was pleased with the opportunity to bat No. 6, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that he received a big boost when he was asked to bat ahead of wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha in the opening Test match against West Indies in Antigua.
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West Indies not under pressure, insists Bishoo
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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Akram believes Saqlain's presence will `make a difference` for Englan
Updated : 8 years, 6 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, 6 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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England seek Saqlain's help to decode spin wizard Yasir
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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