Smith hints at rift in Proteas camp
Region: South Africa"Six months ago, I proposed the idea of a vice-captain to be named across all three teams (Test, one-day and Twenty20)," said South African skipper Graeme Smith. "Although I never envisioned a situation like this when I... more
Views: 700North replaces Voges in Oz squad
Region: Australia"On being informed by Adam that he is to be married during that series, Adam requested consideration be given for him to fly back to Australia for the wedding. “ "This would have rendered him unavailable for at leas... more
Views: 515Johnson eyes clean sweep
Region: South Africa"We've just taken it game-by-game. I think the way we performed in Sydney and then coming into this series we wanted to play really good cricket," Mitchell Johnson said. "We've just backed out ability, we haven't thought ... more
Views: 607Brett Lee ready to return
Region: Australia"I actually reckon it is ideal (the IPL)," Brett Lee said. "I can bowl four (overs) straight depending on how the game goes. The way I look at it, it's the perfect lead in, so I'm actually really excited about it. "That ... more
Views: 656Ponting fears for Test cricket's future
Region: Australia"There's a really dangerous thing going on at the moment," Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said. "I gave the Bradman Oration last year and I stated that what I want for the next generation of Australians is to do what I'v... more
Views: 651Fitter Lee expects Ashes call up
Region: AustraliaOz pacer Brett Lee said "I'm probably the fittest and strongest I've ever felt. I got back from India and was close to 82kg, now I'm up to 93kg," When asked if his place is under threat Lee said, "Not from my point of vi... more
Views: 568Hilditch planning for the future
Region: Australia"I think the rebuilding process probably goes on forever. We've been doing it ever since I became a selector," National Selection Panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said. "You've got to generate a new side, new players at the... more
Views: 503"I will work extra hard"
Region: South Africa"My family and I are very very happy that I have been given this opportunity to represent my country," Imraan Khan said. "I will now have to work extra hard to prove my worth in the team. I believe that all my hard work o... more
Views: 702"I'm in a unique phase of my career"
Region: AustraliaRicky Ponting said "It's certainly a unique phase in my career as a captain. To have a number of debutants, and a number of inexperienced guys, it's something I haven't been accustomed to," "When these challenges came up ... more
Views: 641Ben Laughlin picked in Oz squad
Region: Australia"Both Peter and Ben had significant injuries during the 2008 off-season. Since returning to cricket they have had a demanding and heavy Australian season and will have completed three back-to-back Test matches in South Afr... more
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