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Pietersen Labels England Deceitful

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Kevin Pietersen has labelled England “deceitful” in his furious response to being told he will not be considered for international selection. A day after hitting a career-best 355 for Surrey, Pietersen was told by new director of cricket Andrew Strauss that he will have no part to play because of a “massive trust issue”. The […]
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Sharma Prays for Quake-Hit Nepal

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Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma, has said he is praying for the people affected by the Nepal earthquake. More than 3,500 people have died while 6,500 have been injured in the earthquakes and aftershocks which rocked the Himalayan nation over the weekend. “What happened in Nepal is really a sad thing. It was an unexpected […]
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Cricket Legend Benaud Laid to Rest

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A private funeral and commemoration service attended by family members and former players has been held for former Australian captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud. Former players Shane Warne and Ian Chappell attended, as did former team-mate and Anglican lay-preacher Brian Booth, who led the service. Benaud died on Friday, aged 84, after complications
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NCF to Unveil New Ground April 16

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The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is expected to officially open its New Ground located at Park B of the National Stadium Abuja, on Thursday April 16. President of the Federation Emeka Onyama said the two-day event which will end on Friday, May 17 would be marked by the unveiling of the best Oval Ground of its […]
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Vettori Calls Time on International Career

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New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has announced his retirement from international cricket after an 18-year career at the top. The 36-year-old was looking to bow out on a high in Sunday’s World Cup final but the Kiwis were blown away by a rampant Australia side at the MCG. However, the Auckland-born veteran can look back […]
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Watson Wary of 'Incredible' Pakistan

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Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson is expecting Pakistan to come out firing in Friday’s Cricket World Cup quarter-final, saying a knock-out situation usually brought out the best in them. “They can play some incredible cricket, as they have in times I’ve played against them, but they also can self-destruct quite quickly as well,” Watson