Cricket News In Brief - August 25, 2011 - Part 1
Former Australian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, not to retire from Test Cricket, when the two teams met in October last year.
Ponting revealed that he told the player to ignore his critics, and likewise got the support from the Indian veteran, when he had a lean period in the Ashes.
The Punter believes that players like Dravid are inspiration, not just for the youngsters but for the senior players as well.
Aussie pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 has become an integral part of his life, while he wants to help underprivileged children learn music.
The pacer says that he likes the Indian culture and his aim in life is to give every kid a chance to learn music.
The player worked with children from the deprived area of Dharavi for “Vh1 Spread the Music” campaign, while also hasa foundation set up under the name of “Mewsic”.
Indian spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Darrell-Bruce-Hair-c52421, regarding his bowling action.
The Turbanator said that he does not care about what anybody writes, and labeled the remarks made by the 58-year-old as an act of publicity.
Previously, the umpire also suspected bowling actions of other Asian players, most notably the likes of retired, Sri Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shoaib-Akhtar-c90080.
Ex Lankan captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
The World Cup winner said that it is hard to believe the manner in which a strong Indian side lost so easily and blamed their under preparations as the main reason for their humiliation.
Also he said that the BCCI must not get carried away with the success of the Indian Premier League and should take pride in the longer format of the game.
The Sri Lankan Board has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming first Test match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, which starts on the 31st of this month.
The notable inclusion have been uncapped pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Seekkuge-Prasanna-c89140, who performed well in the later part of the One Day series.
However, there is no room for Thisara Perera, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MF-Maharoof-c1944 in the squad.
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