On winning on non-turning tracks too...
Why didn't
you come in so many press conferences? I was waiting (laughs). I feel
all those questions are to take the focus away from the team. We don't
believe in that. Because we have to go and play cricket ourselves. We
can't think of external factors. We never do. Our aim is to win games of
cricket anywhere and everywhere we play. We have shown that over the
past one-and-a-half years. So we don't go out there to prove anything to
anyone. That we have a challenging win and we have to win because
people are asking questions. We are doing our job, people are doing
theirs. That's how the balance goes. Its basically what you want to
entertain and what you don't want to entertain. As simple as that. But
when we go on to the pitch we have control of what we can achieve. We
understand our abilities. We have enough belief in our abilities to play
good cricket anywhere. Not putting pressure of winning on challenging
wickets, but believing in ourselves to execute our plans to the best of
our abilities.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Bangladesh have confidence and belief to bounce back: Mortaza
Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh's captain for the abridged versions of
the game, observed that the Asian country has put up consistent
performances over a period of time and that one defeat against
Afghanistan in the second One-Day International (ODI) played in Dhaka
shouldn't erase all the good work done by Bangladesh in the recent past.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
ICC starts process to reinstate Cricket Association of Nepal
An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation consisting of David
Richardson, the ICC chief executive, and Imran Khwaja, the ICC chairman
of Associate, met Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the prime minister of Nepal, on
Sunday (September 4) to chart out a way to reinstate Cricket Association
of Nepal (CAN).
Phehlukwayo among three uncapped players in South Africa's ODI squads
Andile Phehlukwayo, the 20-year-old Dolphins seamer, has been picked
in South Africa's One-Day International squads for the forthcoming
series against Ireland and Australia. Phehlukwayo is among three new
caps, alongside top-order batsman Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Dwaine
Pretorious, in line for an ODI debut during the upcoming limited-overs
swing for South Africa. While Phehlukwayo finds a mention in both
squads, Pretorious and Bavuma have been included only for the one-off
game against Ireland.
Neesham back in New Zealand Test team for India tour
James Neesham has returned to the New Zealand Test squad for their
three-Test tour of India. The 25-year-old has been reinstated for the
first time since he left last year's series in Australia after suffering
a back injury.
Very difficult to pick the googly under lights: Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a fluent 166 against India Green to
power India Blue to 707 at stumps on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy clash at
the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on Monday (September 5).
However, the right-hander acknowledged that it was little difficult to
pick the variations under lights.
Whoever masters the mind-games will be the best: Ponting
Comparisons count for little and it all boils down to who "masters
the mind games the best", which would eventually decide who is the best
batsman in the world, said Ricky Ponting, when he was asked to pick the
best batsman in world cricket currently. While Virat Kohli, Joe Root,
Steven Smith and Kane Williamson are among the most-discussed batsmen in
recent years, Ponting sees them all in the same boat.
Alzarri Joseph, Kraigg Brathwaite named in West Indies ODI squad
Chris Gayle won't be part of the West Indies squad for the
limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after
the burly left-hander made himself unavailable for selection for the
tour. The West Indies selectors name Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph and
Kraigg Brathwaite in the One-Day International (ODI) squad on Monday
(September 5).
Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny hopeful of getting their actions cleared
Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny, the Bangladesh bowlers, are
upbeat that their action will be cleared by the International Cricket
Council (ICC) after they take the test in Brisbane on September 8. The
duo will fly out to Australia with Chandika Hathurusingha, the
Bangladesh coach.
Almost three-quarters of international cricketers are favouring separate windows for domestic Twenty20 competitions around the globe, a survey conducted by the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations has revealed. Almost 200 professional cricketers, including 111 internationals took part in the survey and 72% indicated that they would welcome 'the introduction of a divisional Test competition'. Perhaps the most worrying stat was that 52% of the players admitted that they would reject a national contract in order to play the domestic T20 leagues but 75% of them suggested that an increase in pay would help them commit to international cricket. "It is clear that there is a groundswell of opinion around the world that the current structure of international cricket is not serving the game globally, and that the status quo is not good enough for the long-term future success of cricket," Tony Irish, FICA executive chairman, said on Monday (September 5). "The entire cricket economy, including all professional players - both international and domestic - is highly dependent on international cricket. To ensure its survival, the game needs to evolve. "It has many strengths and its rich history must be protected, but it is time to significantly move the game forward. That is not an easy task, but thinking globally, and not based on regional or country interests, is a good place to start." Irish admitted that international cricket could start losing a lot of top players to the T20 leagues. "We know from our player surveys that they are facing a conflict between international cricket and domestic T20 cricket leagues," he said. "This is a fundamental issue that we want any future structure of the game to address. Our concern is that if nothing is done, international cricket may very soon lose more and more of its best players to free agency and the T20 leagues. It is time for global, collective thinking." South Africa's Test and One-Day International skipper AB de Villiers urged the need for Test matches to have some meaning to it and has given his nod for two-tier Test cricket. "We have already raised our intensity and urgency just knowing that a Test league might happen," de Villiers said. "There is nothing like the pressure and adrenaline that comes with knowing you need to win matches. It's time for all international matches to have more meaning." West Indies in the last few years have lost some of their leading cricketers to some of the biggest T20 domestic tournaments around the world and have been forced to field a weakened team. Jason Holder, the current ODI and Test captain, believes that separate windows for lucrative T20 tournaments can prevent players from making a choice between international cricket and domestic T20 leagues. "Creating windows [for T20 leagues] would make the whole situation a lot easier as players would not be forced to choose. If players could play both domestic T20 and international cricket, it would definitely help to keep players in international cricket." Australian captain Steven Smith believes that the players 'have a close up view of what's happening' and hence wants the ICC to listen to them. "We want our best players to be on the park as much as possible playing for our countries, and at the moment that isn't always happening," Smith conceded. "Players should absolutely have a say in the future of the game. We are the ones out there doing the job and it is important we are involved in decision making."
Joe Root, the mainstay of England's batting line-up across formats,
has leapfrogged Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Rohit Sharma to
climb to No.4 in the latest International Cricket Council's (ICC)
rankings for One-Day International batsmen released on Monday (September
5). The 25-year-old top-order batsman compiled 274 runs in the
five-match ODI series against Pakistan.
Players in favour of separate windows for T20 leagues
Almost three-quarters of international cricketers are favouring
separate windows for domestic Twenty20 competitions around the globe, a
survey conducted by the Federation of International Cricketers'
Associations has revealed. Almost 200 professional cricketers, including
111 internationals took part in the survey and 72% indicated that they
would welcome 'the introduction of a divisional Test competition'.
Thisara Perera, Senanayake recalled to Sri Lanka's T20I squad
All-rounder Thisara Perera and spinner Sachithra Senanayake were
amongst a host of players who have been handed a recall to the Sri Lanka
Twenty20 International (T20I) team for the upcoming two-match series
against Australia at home. All-rounder Ramith Rambukwella, Danushka
Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella have all lost their spots in the
side.
Three uncapped pacers make Australia squad for South Africa ODIs
Three uncapped pacemen have been named in Australia's One-Day
International squad for the tour of South Africa staring later this
month.
Century in Sri Lanka a 'sigh of relief': David Warner
David Warner, Australia's interim captain, admits scoring a
drought-breaking century in the finale of the One-Day International
series against Sri Lanka was a "sigh of relief".
The 30-year-old scored 106 to steer Australia to a five-wicket victory and a comprehensive 4-1 series win against Sri Lanka. It was Warner's seventh ODI hundred and the first by an Australian in an away one-day series against Sri Lanka.
The 30-year-old scored 106 to steer Australia to a five-wicket victory and a comprehensive 4-1 series win against Sri Lanka. It was Warner's seventh ODI hundred and the first by an Australian in an away one-day series against Sri Lanka.
We have shown lot of strength throughout this series: Eoin Morgan
Despite ending up on the losing side in the final One Day
International (ODI) against Pakistan at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on
Sunday (September 4), England managed an emphatic 4-1 series win, and
limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan attributed it to "outstanding"
performance from the team throughout the series.
Australia retain No. 1 spot, England remain at No. 5
Australia's
4-1 series win against Sri Lanka and England's similar finish in the
series against Pakistan helped them consolidate their positions in the
latest One Day International (ODI) rankings released by the
International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday (September 4).
Chris Lynn, Aaron Finch ruled out of Sri Lanka T20Is
Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch are the latest to join the list of injured
Australians in their ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. Lynn has been ruled out
of the two-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series with a dislocated
shoulder, while Finch also won't participate in the T20I matches after
fracturing his index finger on Sunday (September 4) during the final One
Day International (ODI) in Pallekele, which the visitors won to seal a
4-1 finish.
See myself more as a mentor: Walsh
Courtney Walsh, the newly appointed Bangladesh bowling coach, has
said he sees himself more as a mentor than a coach for the Bangladesh
bowlers. Walsh, addressed the media in Dhaka on Sunday (September 4),
after signing a contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board till the 2019
World Cup.
Would love the chance to lead Australia's attack: Hastings
John Hastings, the recalled Australian paceman, certainly fits the hackneyed adage that a week is a long time in sports.
One week ago, the 30-year-old was in Sri Lanka preparing for the upcoming Twenty20 series but unexpectedly found himself drafted into Australia's One-Day International team after Nathan Coulter-Nile was sent home with a back injury.
One week ago, the 30-year-old was in Sri Lanka preparing for the upcoming Twenty20 series but unexpectedly found himself drafted into Australia's One-Day International team after Nathan Coulter-Nile was sent home with a back injury.
Mohammad Irfan ruled out of remainder of England tour
Mohammad Irfan, the Pakistan left-arm pacer, has been ruled out of
the remainder of the England tour due to fitness issues, the Pakistan
Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday (September 3). Fellow paceman
Hasan Ali, who is set to feature in the final One Day International
(ODI) against England on Sunday, has been named Irfran's replacement in
the Pakistan squad for the one-off Twenty20 International (T20I).
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