Cricket News-in-Brief - January 2, 2012 – Part 3
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in the ongoing four match Test series, as they have the fire power to trouble any opposition in the world.
The Men in Blue were crushed in the first match of the series in Melbourne, but aim to deliver stronger results in the second encounter at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting from Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
According to Wasim, the wicket in Sydney will have some support for the seamers on the first two days, which will make the game interesting.
However, the legendary Pakistani all-rounder said that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 and his Men have the ability to tackle the bounce and pace of the Sydney pitch. He further added that the Indian bowling department was also in good shape and could cause a few problems for
the home side.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750’s skipper MS Dhoni has warned Australia not to take his side easy
ahead of the second Test in Sydney. The hosts are leading the series by 1-0, but will need one more victory to gain an unassailable lead over the opposition.
However, Dhoni claims his side has put their first match defeat behind and will look to win the Sydney Test. He said that India were under no pressure at all and will certainly bounce back in the series.
Commenting on Tendulkar’s 100th ton, the Indian captain said that it was just a matter of time when the veteran batsman reached the milestone. He further added that it would be a great moment for the entire team when the Master Blaster reaches
three figures.
Australia’s skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 to get his 40th Test century against India
when both teams go head to head in Sydney.
Ponting has not scored a Test ton in 17 games, but has a very good record in Sydney. He will be looking to break the shackles this time around when the entire pressure is on India’s veteran batsman Tendulkar.
Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has vowed that there will be no controversies during the series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/United-Arab-Emirates-c3033 (UAE),
starting from Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
According to Naveed, the players will be advised to play the game in good spirit and keep their temperament under control.
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