Cricket News In Brief – August 20, 2011 - Part 1
England middle-order batter, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806, revealed that “using as much of the new ball as possible” is the key to his team’s huge totals.
He also praised his fellow teammate, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
While the player made an impressive 175, his partner Bell remained unbeaten on 181 as England closed day 2 on 457 for 3 in their first innings.
Former Indian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
In a structural shake-up in Kangaroo Cricket, Chapple has been removed from his post, which also sees the post of chairman of selectors and head coach being reviewed under the Argus recommendation.
The Australian was the head Coach of India in 2005-06, when Ganguly was the skipper of the side. Both had a well-publicized argument, which ended the left-hander’s stint as captain of the Men in Blue.
Ex Pakistani spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mushtaq-Ahmed-c78096, has blamed the BCCI for their country’s poor performance in England, which has seen them lose the No.1 spot.
He said that too much cricket has left the players physically and mentally tired and they need some rest in order to get back to their best.
Mean while, former head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gary-Kirsten-c58527 has also expressed his disappointment, by admitting to be sad, seeing the manner in which the Men in Blue lost their supremacy.
Pakistani batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shoaib-Malik-c90088, hopes to make a swift return to Cricket, after being cleared by the Integrity Committee.
Malik said that he lost precious time on his playing career but now looks to cement a regular place in the team and guide http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 to bigger honors.
The player was left out of the World Cup 2011 squad and last played a Test match in 2010, against England.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045, which saw them winning, their first match of the tour.
He especially had words of praise for the spinners, who bowled a steady line and length, which provided a solid platform for their 6 wicket victory.
With one match to go, Zimbabwe lead the series 3-1, with the fifth and final ODI taking place on August 21.
Tags: