Cricket News In Brief - August 18, 2011 - Part 1
England skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, which starts today at the Oval.
He also said that it is not the time to rest on laurels, while recalling the famous Ashes triumph as a motivating factor for his teammates.
The left-hander also revealed that fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705, will most likely be fit to play in the 4th nPower Test after a niggling injury.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 has urged his batsmen to put up a good show in the last Test
in order for the team to prevent a humiliating whitewash.
In an interview, the skipper said that the side is renowned for its batting strength, and therefore it’s time for the openers to provide a solid platform for others to build on.
The wicket-keeper performed well with the bat, scoring two-half centuries in the third test match, which his side still lost by an innings' margin.
South African bowling coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Anthony-Donald-c43680, tips his team to bring down the current English side
from the summit of Test Cricket.
He also praised the Poms’ bowling line-up, which he believes, is currently the most organized bowling attack in world cricket.
The Proteas are expected to travel to England next year, and will have a chance to knock the current No.1 side off their perch.
Injured Indian seamer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379 has informed his fans via twitter that he has undergone a successful surgery performed on his ankle.
The left-armer is expected to be out of action for at least 3 months following his injury, which he first sustained in the 2000th Test match at Lord’s.
However, after sitting out the 2nd Test, he sustained an ankle injury in a tour match, which effectively ruled the pacer out of action for the remainder of England tour.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Younis-Khan-c98325, who led Pakistan to the World Twenty20 triumph, was offered the job, but the player refused as he wanted to stay away from controversies.
While Malik is yet to be cleared by the integrity committee, it will be http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972, who will be leading the side in all formats of the game.
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