Cricket News in Brief – November 11, 2011 – Part 1
South Africa require another 155 runs with 9 wickets remaining in the first Test against rivals Australia at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday, November 10, 2011.
The second day of the Test was a complete carnage as both sides failed to bat potently on a track which was clearly a nightmare for batsmen as the extra bounce created problems for the top batsmen from both teams.
Having restricted http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 on 284 runs, the Proteas fell for 96 runs in their first innings; however, they avenged their tasteless batting performance by incinerating the Australians for 47 runs in the second innings of the visitors.
With 236 runs to win, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 managed to post 81 runs on the board for the loss of one wicket at stumps on day two.
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However, Wasim cautioned the off-spinner against complacency and insisted that Ashwin now needs to work hard on his technique and introduce variety in his bowling to survive in modern-day cricket.
“His start has been terrific. But what I do not want to see with Ashwin is what happened with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BAW-Mendis-c1127. When Mendis came on to the scene he was unplayable but later everybody learnt what he does. So that is where Ashwin needs to change his tactics and develop more," said the former skipper.
Pakistan Captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SL-Malinga-c2540 in Sri Lanka’s One Day International (ODI) squad could be dangerous for Pakistan.
Speaking to the media, Misbah who just led his team to a Test victory against the Lankans in the three-match Test series by 1-0, feels that Malinga could be key for the Sri Lankans as their strike bowler since he is extremely difficult for batsmen to clobber because of his slinging action.
"Malinga is a very good bowler, he makes a difference and everyone knows he is a good bowler. We have played very well against him but they have an edge with him in the side."
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691 also welcomed Malinga’s return in the one-day unit and hoped that the pacer would leave an impression in the one-day series.
Former Indian skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PP-Ojha-c2198 and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Kapil insisted that Singh was a fighter and a tough competition from the young spinner would only encourage him to do well in order to regain a place in the national team.
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