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13th April, 2013
Hafeez signs as ‘icon player’ in Caribbean Premier League
“I also hope that fans back in Pakistan and around the world will follow me during this first CPL season.”
“I also hope that fans back in Pakistan and around the world will follow me during this first CPL season.”
2nd April, 2013
Two years on, Clarke still has the stomach for the fight
While his personal stock has risen inexorably on the back of a torrent of runs, Clarke's Australia could hardly be said to be looking ready to contest back-to-back Test series against England this year.
While his personal stock has risen inexorably on the back of a torrent of runs, Clarke's Australia could hardly be said to be looking ready to contest back-to-back Test series against England this year.
20th March, 2013
Hussey, Ponting rule out Ashes return
Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey Wednesday ruled out shock comebacks to the Australian Test ranks for the Ashes tour.
Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey Wednesday ruled out shock comebacks to the Australian Test ranks for the Ashes tour.
10th January, 2013
Three debutants in Australia’s top order for Sri Lanka ODIs
Australia's stand-in captain George Bailey rejected claims he will lead a B team into the opening match of the five-match series.
Australia's stand-in captain George Bailey rejected claims he will lead a B team into the opening match of the five-match series.
7th January, 2013
All-rounder Watson to put bowling duties on hold
“Shane Watson absolutely loves bowling. He still wants to bowl, but his primary focus right now is to make the team as an out-and-out batsman.”
“Shane Watson absolutely loves bowling. He still wants to bowl, but his primary focus right now is to make the team as an out-and-out batsman.”
19th December, 2012
2012: Proteas celebrate long-heralded arrival; Calypso kings dance again
South Africa celebrated their long-heralded arrival at the summit of Test cricket in 2012 while West Indies enjoyed their first world title since the team's 1970s heyday with a maiden Twenty20 trophy.
South Africa celebrated their long-heralded arrival at the summit of Test cricket in 2012 while West Indies enjoyed their first world title since the team's 1970s heyday with a maiden Twenty20 trophy.
15th December, 2012
Hussey defies years with tons of runs
Hussey continues to flourish at 37, just months younger than Ponting who called it quits earlier this month.
Hussey continues to flourish at 37, just months younger than Ponting who called it quits earlier this month.
12th December, 2012
Ponting’s retirement leaves big leadership void: Cowan
“That's the other side of the coin.”
“That's the other side of the coin.”
7th December, 2012
Watson to bat at Ponting’s number four spot in Test
“It's taken me a few days to get my head around that, but it means I can bowl a few more overs," Watson said.
“It's taken me a few days to get my head around that, but it means I can bowl a few more overs," Watson said.
6th December, 2012
Hughes recalled to replace Ponting in Sri Lanka Test
Hughes was preferred ahead of Quiney and Khwaja to replace Ponting.
Hughes was preferred ahead of Quiney and Khwaja to replace Ponting.
5th December, 2012
South Africa look to build on Australia win
South Africa want to use their recent series win in Australia as a stepping stone to cement their position as the world's dominant test team and to build something “really special”.
South Africa want to use their recent series win in Australia as a stepping stone to cement their position as the world's dominant test team and to build something “really special”.
4th December, 2012
I feared Brian Lara the most: Ponting
"I probably lost more sleep on the eve of games against Lara," Ponting said.
"I probably lost more sleep on the eve of games against Lara," Ponting said.
4th December, 2012
Australia ponder post-Ponting new order
Quiney looks to have a chance of return while Hughes and Khawaja are also in the mix.
Quiney looks to have a chance of return while Hughes and Khawaja are also in the mix.
4th December, 2012
Australian press blast ‘monumental failure’
“Champions contemptuously put the Australians in their place.”
“Champions contemptuously put the Australians in their place.”
3rd December, 2012
Ponting’s career comes to anti-climatic close
Ponting was moved to tears after his celebrated test career came to a close with a whimper rather than a bang.
Ponting was moved to tears after his celebrated test career came to a close with a whimper rather than a bang.
3rd December, 2012
Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win
South Africa recorded a 309-run victory to clinch the three-match series 1-0.
South Africa recorded a 309-run victory to clinch the three-match series 1-0.
3rd December, 2012
Lillee questions commitment of Aussie quicks
“You don’t stop running, running is your game, running is fast bowling.”
“You don’t stop running, running is your game, running is fast bowling.”
1st December, 2012
Khawaja gets chance to audition for Ponting’s spot
The left-hander is a strong contender for the number four batting spot in the Australian team.
The left-hander is a strong contender for the number four batting spot in the Australian team.
1st December, 2012
Rampaging Steyn, Amla lead South African fightback
At stumps on day 2, South Africa were 230/2 in their second innings, an overall lead of 292.
At stumps on day 2, South Africa were 230/2 in their second innings, an overall lead of 292.
30th November, 2012
Australia get happy returns from Mitchells in Perth
Australia's gamble on a rag-tag band of rookies and fringe players to overhaul their pace bowling unit paid rich dividends at the WACA.
Australia's gamble on a rag-tag band of rookies and fringe players to overhaul their pace bowling unit paid rich dividends at the WACA.
