Hafeez credits Afridi for team's series levelling win – Cricket News Roundup – June 4, 2012
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482, for the team’s win in the 2nd T20, which consequently allowed the Men in Green to square the two-match T20 series, 1-1.
Afridi put in an all-round performance in a low-scoring game at Hambantota – scoring an unbeaten 52 to rescue his team from a precarious position in the game, and helping them post a passable total of 122, while taking two key breakthroughs in the middle-overs further aiding his side to restrict the Lankans on 99.
“The innings Shahid Afridi played was the difference," Hafeez said after the victory. "He took us to a fighting target. I was always confident of defending 123, especially with our bowling attack.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JD-Ryder-c1679 to put behind his off-field troubles and make a return to the national team in the near future.
Ryder avoided a national contract this term, with mutual consent of the New Zealand Cricket Board, as he is keen to stay away from International commitments in order to sort out some personal issues. Earlier, he was disciplined by the board after he was found in breach of team’s code of conduct during the home series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
Since then, the left-hander has only appeared in the Indian Premier League, but McCullum feels that the player will be back in action as soon as he irons out his problems.
"Who knows what the game's got installed for Jesse in the next 6-12 months... he's got to do what makes him happy, get himself back to where he needs to be,” McCullum told Radiosport.
Indian captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028, said that he is still keen on leading the national time, despite growing rumours over a possible successor.
Dhoni’s stacks have fallen in recent times, at least in the longer version, after his side suffered back to back away whitewashes last year. His previous deputies include http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 is holding that spot owing to some scintillating performances in the past six months or so.
Dhoni however, reiterated that his preferred choice would be himself. “My choice would be me," Dhoni said."As far as the contenders as concerned there are many...we have Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli," he added.
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