"Hand over referrals to umpires"

S M 4 years ago Region: Jamaica

"It is my opinion that it is the umpires on the field, they're the ones who should be asking these questions," said the 62-year-old Steve Bucknor. "Not the batsman, not the bowler. We know when the decisions are tough and... more

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Kallis draws positives

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"The captaincy was a tough job but it was made easier by the guys giving advice all around," Jacques Kallis said. "The guys played well from the start and the whole series (both home and away) is probably a fair reflectio... more

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Symonds defended over bar report

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"Based on our inquiries today and information we have received, there was nothing to indicate that what took place was outside of acceptable team boundaries," said Queensland Cricket chief executive Graham Dixon. "The pla... more

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Majola lauds SA for high ranking

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"This is a remarkable achievement, coming on top of the Proteas' best season ever in 2008 when they won in all conditions at home and abroad," said Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola. "The six-match home and away seri... more

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Gould, Hill added to umpire panel

S M 4 years ago Region: Qatar

Former Sussex wicketkeeper Ian Gould said: "I am delighted to have been selected on to the elite panel. "I believe that having played cricket at a high level for 21 years I understand the game from the players' point of v... more

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Smith returns for Proteas

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

Convener of selectors Mike Procter said: "We have kept faith with the squad that won their series in Australia and brought back Graeme Smith now that he is over his injuries. "It is possible that we will add other players... more

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Ponting: Batsmen let us down

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

Ricky Ponting said "so poor it just didn't give us a chance to compete in the game". "Two-hundred and nine on that wicket, sure it did a little bit for most of that first day but I think we showed even in Durban and Johan... more

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"Opening day paved way for win"

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"It's probably a fair reflection on how cricket has gone," said Jacques Kallis. "The Australians played some really good cricket, and put us under pressure from the start. "There are a lot of reasons for that, but I'm su... more

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DeVillers: Harris holds the key

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"It was a truly special day for me," AB de Villiers said. "Obviously scoring a hundred here at a special ground, Newlands, and in front of this unbelievable crowd was just really amazing. "It was tough today, there was a ... more

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Prince revels in opening role

S M 4 years ago Region: South Africa

"I'm pretty happy obviously, to be back in the team and to be making a contribution," Centurion Ashwell Prince said. "I think yesterday at the start of the innings I was a bit like a new opening batsman I think I played a... more

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