Cricket News In Brief – December 20, 2011 – Part 2 – Live Cricket News and Update
Pakistan have asserted a firm footing on the 2nd Test match against Bangladesh, courtesy of notable contributions from skipper, Misbah-ul- Haq and wicket-keeper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adnan-Akmal-c42042.
Both made commendable half-centuries, helping their team to leap http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-Warren-Headley-c53407 their opponent’s first inning total of 338, while also gaining a sizeable lead in access of a 100 on the ongoing fourth days play.
After striking early to get rid of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Younis-Khan-c98325, the local team then ran out of ideas as Misbah (70) and Adnan (50*) guided the team past the 450-run mark.
Former England captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Amir-c76675 must be treated leniently following his conviction over his spot-fixing charges.
The 19-year-old was sentenced 6-month jail term after bowling deliberate no-balls during a match involving England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 last year.
The ex-English great feels that the youngster was trapped into wrong doings, while further adding that the only way for the game to move forward is with players coming out and speaking the truth. "Whistleblowing should become an absolute duty for everyone in the game," said Brearley.
Australian great, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 and Co will be provide a tough test of their mettle.
Punter has come under considerable scrutiny due to his patchy form with the bat however, McGrath expects the former Aussie captain to bounce back with notable scores.
"I'm expecting big things from Rick. He's got a big score not far away, I think. I have no doubts that our batting line-up will do the business," he said.
Zaka Ashraf, the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman has revealed that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohsin-Hasan-Khan-c77595 will continue his role as an interim coach for the England series starting from next month in Dubai.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 (ODIs).
"The current coaching team will continue to work for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashraf-c46397 said. "We have yet to take a decision on the appointment of the new coaching staff.”
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