Brendon McCullum eager to have a crack at the West Indies – Cricket News Roundup – Part 2 – July 14, 2012
New Zealand’s star wicketkeeper batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 for the 4th ODI of the ongoing 5-match series, due to be played
today at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.
“I feel mentally fresh, mentally ready to go. There's going to be some challenges to try and overcome, but I'm confident I can play a role in the team and add some runs at the top of the order as well,” he said.
McCullum joined the side late, flying in to St Kitts 20 hours before the 3rd ODI was due to commence, and team management decided not to risk him for the match owing to jet lag. The Kiwis suffered 4 consecutive losses during the ongoing tour before
clinching an 88-run victory in the 3rd match to bring the series score up to 2-1. McCullum’s presence is likely to bolster the side in a major way as they go into today’s potentially series-deciding match.
Australia’s recently retired veteran pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins, saying the young pacer has all the makings of a future “superstar”.
"This kid is going to be a superstar," Lee in a conversation with News Limited. "He's only 19 years of age, he does everything with the ball, he's got a great temperament."
Cummins caught the board’s attention after a spectacular debut last year, when he claimed 7 wickets during a Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, and went on to become the board’s youngest contracted player. While Cummins’ star is on the rise (despite a side
strain he is currently battling), 35-year-old Lee announced his retirement from international cricket on July 13, following a calf injury sustained during the recent ODI tour of England.
South African leg-spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-c64193 Tahir is looking forward to having a go at the English batsmen during the first Test of the Proteas’ upcoming 3-match Test series, due to begin on July 19 at the Kennington Oval in London.
“I'm confident when my time comes; I'm really up for it,” Tahir said. “I've played one game at The Oval, and it turns a lot - especially in the second innings - so I'm looking forward to it.”
Tahir, who has played County cricket in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hampshire-c789 – is confident he has the necessary experience to exploit the turn the Oval pitch has to offer. The only spinner amid a host of pacers in the
Proteas’ bowling attack, Tahir claimed 4 for 31 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Canterbury-c775. He has played a total of 7 Tests for the side, with 18 scalps to his name.
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