We had a lot of things out of our favour - lost the toss in both games - and managed to find a way in difficult conditions with very little lead-up to the series. In the past I think we have been guilty of being slow starters so for us to start as well as that is really pleasing but also to keep growing and improving throughout the two games was quite impressive. Joe Root … [Read more...] about Confident England head to India for four-Test series as cricket’s toughest challenge approaches
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Abu Dhabi T10: “Looking forward to playing with Shahid Afridi, Chris Jordan and Tom Banton,” says Ben Dunk
Dunk added that he is looking forward to playing with English players Chris Jordan and Tom Banton as well, "Chris Jordan is a wonderful bowler, who has played all over the world and he has taken the most wickets in T20Is for England so I am looking forward to playing with him. Tom Banton is a young guy, who is making his mark on the game. We have got a host of players, who have performed well in T20 cricket." … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi T10: “Looking forward to playing with Shahid Afridi, Chris Jordan and Tom Banton,” says Ben Dunk
Blackwood aims for improvement with tips from Kohli, Russell
"What I learned was that you can't make a hundred in an over or two. You have to spend hours at the crease. I did a lot of talking with Russell, and he gave me a lot of pointers on what I needed to do. Not because just T20s. He only played one Test match, but he is a guy who knows his cricket,'' he added. … [Read more...] about Blackwood aims for improvement with tips from Kohli, Russell
Rajasthan set up semis date with TN after Lomror special
Coming in soon after skipper Ashok Menaria's first-ball duck, Lomror was responsible for getting Rajasthan back into T20 mode after a sedate opening stand between Bharat Sharma and Ankit Lamba who had put on 59 in 9 overs scoring 38 apiece. While the former was the more attacking of the two, Bihar managed to apply the brakes through their spin-attack. Led by skipper Ashutosh Aman's left-arm spin, along with offies - Suraj Kashyap and Shasheem Rathour - Bihar managed to keep Rajasthan in check until Lomror upped the ante in the final ten overs, where Rajasthan scored 103 runs. … [Read more...] about Rajasthan set up semis date with TN after Lomror special
India pacer Shardul Thakur conferred award at Palghar
Speaking on the occasion Bhuse said Thakur had brought in pride not only to Palghar, but to the entire state and country. Several dignitaries present on the occasion also greeted Shardul for his splendid performance in the recent periods and wished him best of luck for the future. … [Read more...] about India pacer Shardul Thakur conferred award at Palghar