Cricket News in Brief – December 14, 2011 – Part 1
Australian opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301, predicts a high intensity series against Australia later this month, when the Indians would be touring Australia for a series that includes four Tests and two T20s.
Both teams, who were once at the top spot in the longest format of the game, are now seeking redemption, and would be going at each other’s throats with zeal.
Talking about the impact on the players from both teams after playing together in the Indian Premier League, he said, “That some of us have played in DLF Indian Premier League over the last four years will surely help the players understand one another better but I don't think that this familiarity will take the edge away when we are on the field.”
Warner was named as the Player of the Match for his maiden Test century against New Zealand in the second Test, at Hobart on Monday.
The batsman stayed unbeaten on 123 runs; however, his ton could not save http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 from defeat by the hands of the Kiwis.
Pakistan’s former wicketkeeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653, to give touring India a tough time in the upcoming series.
Speaking to reporters, Latif said, “From what I have seen of Pattinson so far in the Tests against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, I am convinced he will pose a lot of problems for the Indian batsmen and is likely to surprise them in the coming series."
He, however, favoured http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739 as the only Indian batsman capable enough to unnerve the young Australian pacer, due to his offensive batting style.
Latif, cited weakness in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379, who will be making a comeback after a long break due to a muscle injury to his leg.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/United-Arab-Emirates-c3033 (UAE).
The cricketers are currently the world’s top spinners and watching them go against each other would be a feat for all cricket lovers.
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