KP cool despite missing out on 100

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Kevin Pietersen said: "It's the way I play. I got to 97 playing that way. So it just wasn't meant to be. No drama.” "I love scoring runs, I love playing for England. If someone had said to me a month ago when it was... more

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Strauss plans era of 'trust'

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"There have been plenty of new dawns over the last few years. But the reality is we have pretty much got the same bunch of players who've been playing for a while now. We all want to see us play more consistently and see t... more

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Flintoff must prove his fitness

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"We will see how I rock up tomorrow,I feel fine,I bowled some overs in St Kitts, bowled some more today but I have still got to get through tomorrow and make sure I am fit going into the first day," said Andrew Flintoff. ... more

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Strauss can turn England round - Miller

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

National selector Geoff Miller said: "It's a tough job for Strauss but he's a tough bloke. He's very level. He knows what direction he wants the team to go in and he knows what kind of unit he wants.” "I'm very plea... more

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Harmison not counting his chicken

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"I am looking forward to going back, especially if they produce a wicket like it," said England fast bowler Steve Harmison. "But I don't want to count any chickens. "I don't remember much about that day, it is a bit of a ... more

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Ryan happy despite slow progress

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"It was a fantastic feeling just to be out there.I am chuffed from a personal point of view.The wicket is one of the flattest I have played on throughout my career and you just have to keep plugging away," said English Pac... more

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Bopara waits till IPL windfall

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"All this talk of big money is new to cricket; it's new to me and it's new to all cricketers - but it's a great opportunity," said English all-rounder Ravi Bopara. "If I said it [money] isn't important then I would be lyi... more

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Strauss wants his players on IPL

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"There's a huge will on behalf of the players, the PCA and the ECB to get it done and dusted as soon as possible. Everyone will work as hard as they can to ensure it's done before the cricket starts," said England captain ... more

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Flower wants to grow with KP

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

"The severity and speed of what happened took me by surprise. The whole affair was sad for everyone," said Andy Flower. "It is the case (that he was linked with Peter Moores when Pietersen said to the England and Wales Cr... more

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Panesar backs Strauss

S M 4 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Monty Panesar  said "He is very much that steady figure, a logical thinker, and that definitely helps when it comes to thinking precisely and having measured approaches." Panesar added: "When the 11 players get out o... more

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