South Africa captain Hashim Amla believes his team is will continue winning Test matches despite the retirement of two of the country’s greatest players.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s first Test against the West Indies at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, he dismissed suggestions his side will suffer without Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith.
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England’s middle-order batsmen would be the envy of the world if they weren’t under pressure to turn in ‘super-human’ performances so often, says Mark Butcher.
Alastair Cook’s side began their tour of Sri Lanka with a confident 56-run Duckworth Lewis victory over Sri Lanka A on Friday, the skipper sharing a 94-run opening stand with Moeen Ali, who blasted a 21-ball fifty in Colombo.
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Former England cricketer Owais Shah has expressed his shock after being named as one of 13 individuals being investigated over allegations of corruption in the Indian Premier League.
The Supreme Court of India has revealed the names – which also include ICC chief N Srinivasan, IPL Chief Operating Officer Sundar Raman, Chennai Super Kings official Gurunath Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra.
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James Anderson’s feelings on Star Wars are unsure – but he’s sure he desires to be England’s Death Star.
In George Lucas’ cosmic movie franchise, The Death Star spacecraft is effective at obliterating planets using its super-laser – and Anderson reckons he can be just like deadly when bowling at the conclusion of a one day innings.
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Suresh Raina smashed a brilliant unbeaten century as Chennai Super Kings romped to an eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Champions League T20 final in Bangalore.
Kolkata made 180-6 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat, opener Gautam Gambhir scoring 80, but the Super Kings reached their target with nine balls to spare and claimed the title for the second time.
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Suresh Raina smashed a brilliant unbeaten century as Chennai Super Kings romped to an eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Champions League T20 final in Bangalore.
Kolkata made 180-6 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat, opener Gautam Gambhir scoring 80, but the Super Kings reached their target with nine balls to spare and claimed the title for the second time.
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Australian seamer Steve Magoffin will be staying with Sussex for another two years after a superb 2014 campaign.
The 34-year-old led the LV= County Championship Division One wicket-taking table with 72 victims at a cost of just 19.51 and has now signed a new two-year contract.
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Australian seamer Steve Magoffin will be staying with Sussex for another two years after a superb 2014 campaign.
The 34-year-old led the LV= County Championship Division One wicket-taking table with 72 victims at a cost of just 19.51 and has now signed a new two-year contract.
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