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A special moment: Boucher
South Africa’s 2-0 win over England in a three-Test series, which took them to the top of the ICC rankings was “bitter-sweet”, former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher said on Wednesday. “It was difficult watching the match from the sidelines, but when I saw the guys with the messages on their shirts come onto the field, it was a very special moment for me,” Boucher said.
Clarke backs Haddin
Michael Clarke firmly believes that, though, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been passing through a tough phase, but still has plenty to offer to the team. “I always love having Brad around. He’ll do anything for the team. He’s a great man. He’s made it very clear to both Mickey (Arthur) and me he wants to get back playing for Australia,” Clarke said.
‘Perfect preparation for Aus’
Australia’s acting coach Steve Rixon believes the extreme heat they will face in the United Arab Emirates when playing Afghanistan and Pakistan will be the perfect preparation for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. That heat was immediately apparent to the squad when they landed in the UAE early on Wednesday with captain Michael Clarke tweeting, “Just landed in Dubai. 5.30 am and it’s 37 degrees Celsius. Think we are in for a hot couple of weeks.”
‘I hope to play all formats’
Young Australian pacer Pat Cummins, who broke down with a side strain during the recent tour of England, has added six kilograms in muscle to be fighting fit for a busy summer of cricket, and is hoping to play all three forms of the game. “The thing about the side strain is it’s fairly common, and while I was frustrated at the time, I was never worried about being injury-prone with that kind of injury,” said Cummins.
Lee praises Laxman
A contest against Australia brought out the best from Indian stalwart VVS Laxman, who announced his retirement a few days ago, said former Aussie pacer Brett Lee, adding such was his domination that the Hyderabadi seemed to score a hundred every time the two teams duelled. “He was one of India’s best batsmen and certainly one of the toughest opponents I have faced. Whenever Laxman played against Australia, it brought out the best in him,” Lee said.
‘CSA emerges stronger’
Cricket South Africa’s acting CEO Jacques Faul has said the organisation is stronger following its recent turbulent past. Faul said on Tuesday that the bonus and administration scandal, which had resulted in the suspension of ex-CEO Gerald Majola, had rocked the cricket body but would benefit them in the long run. “In my view, we’ve come out stronger after our challenges. We believe we will be a better organisation for having gone through all of this,” Faul said.
I’ve moved on: Rehman
Axed from the World Cup T20 squad, experienced Pakistan spinner Abdul Rehman said he has got over the disappointment and now wants to form a potent bowling partnership with Saeed Ajmal in other formats of the game. “Every cricketer wants to play in every format for their respective country and yes I was disappointed but it did not last long and you have to move on,” he said.
South Africa’s 2-0 win over England in a three-Test series, which took them to the top of the ICC rankings was “bitter-sweet”, former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher said on Wednesday. “It was difficult watching the match from the sidelines, but when I saw the guys with the messages on their shirts come onto the field, it was a very special moment for me,” Boucher said.
Clarke backs Haddin
Michael Clarke firmly believes that, though, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been passing through a tough phase, but still has plenty to offer to the team. “I always love having Brad around. He’ll do anything for the team. He’s a great man. He’s made it very clear to both Mickey (Arthur) and me he wants to get back playing for Australia,” Clarke said.
‘Perfect preparation for Aus’
Australia’s acting coach Steve Rixon believes the extreme heat they will face in the United Arab Emirates when playing Afghanistan and Pakistan will be the perfect preparation for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. That heat was immediately apparent to the squad when they landed in the UAE early on Wednesday with captain Michael Clarke tweeting, “Just landed in Dubai. 5.30 am and it’s 37 degrees Celsius. Think we are in for a hot couple of weeks.”
‘I hope to play all formats’
Young Australian pacer Pat Cummins, who broke down with a side strain during the recent tour of England, has added six kilograms in muscle to be fighting fit for a busy summer of cricket, and is hoping to play all three forms of the game. “The thing about the side strain is it’s fairly common, and while I was frustrated at the time, I was never worried about being injury-prone with that kind of injury,” said Cummins.
Lee praises Laxman
A contest against Australia brought out the best from Indian stalwart VVS Laxman, who announced his retirement a few days ago, said former Aussie pacer Brett Lee, adding such was his domination that the Hyderabadi seemed to score a hundred every time the two teams duelled. “He was one of India’s best batsmen and certainly one of the toughest opponents I have faced. Whenever Laxman played against Australia, it brought out the best in him,” Lee said.
‘CSA emerges stronger’
Cricket South Africa’s acting CEO Jacques Faul has said the organisation is stronger following its recent turbulent past. Faul said on Tuesday that the bonus and administration scandal, which had resulted in the suspension of ex-CEO Gerald Majola, had rocked the cricket body but would benefit them in the long run. “In my view, we’ve come out stronger after our challenges. We believe we will be a better organisation for having gone through all of this,” Faul said.
I’ve moved on: Rehman
Axed from the World Cup T20 squad, experienced Pakistan spinner Abdul Rehman said he has got over the disappointment and now wants to form a potent bowling partnership with Saeed Ajmal in other formats of the game. “Every cricketer wants to play in every format for their respective country and yes I was disappointed but it did not last long and you have to move on,” he said.
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