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Quote Unquote
England captain Eoin Morgan wasn't really satisfied with his team's performance on the field against Sri Lanka
MS Dhoni prefers to leave the matter of deciding whether Associates should play the next World Cup to the ICC
As one of the England journalists said, the England match is a bye.
Sri Lanka team manager Michael de Zoysa isn't worried about the team playing their third match in eight days
That's why I had a shave today.
South Africa captain AB de Villiers heeds the advice given by Martin Crowe in his ESPNcricinfo column
Just remind me, was it two teams outside the top eight who played this game and made it a good game?
Ireland's Gary Wilson takes up the cudgels on behalf of the Associates after his side's exciting finish in the World Cup game against UAE
I just want to sit in my room and feel sad for a while.
AB de Villiers needs a hug after South Africa's huge loss to India
Gym. Like dancing, holding hands, queueing. Overrated.
After dismissing the value of coaches, Shane Warne goes after gyms
Tough times don't last, but tough blokes do.
Brendon McCullum on his "champion" friend Eoin Morgan
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult, on his team's chase in the World Cup 2015 game against Scotland
He's playing smart cricket, which can't always be said for his game at times.
Aaron Finch gives a brutally honest assessment of his Victoria and Australia team-mate Glenn Maxwell
Hamilton Masakadza on travelling to a place with the same name as his own
Brendon McCullum, when asked if he'll need more space to display his New Zealand Sportsman of the Year award
We don't want to peak too early
An irony-free Richie Richardson after West Indies crashed to a nine-wicket defeat against England in a match that barely lasted 50 overs.
Shikhar Dhawan on how he spent time at home in Melbourne with his family before the World Cup
Moeen Ali dials back 23 years
There are probably Australians stubbing their toes today because of my work.
Stuart Broad is modest about his masonry skills while laying slabs at a swimming pool in Melbourne as a 17-year-old
Chris Gayle contributes to the debate about modern bat sizes
I think it was 50... My wife says it's too many sometimes!
Australia coach Darren Lehmann on how many nights he spent at home last year
I was checking the backs of my whites, making sure they weren't too brown. He was quite quick.
Brad Hogg remembers the first time he faced Brett Lee in a state second XI match in the 1990s
When I was pitted against Virat Kohli, I gave up.
India Women's captain Mithali Raj is surprised to beat Virat Kohli to the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award
Kevin Pietersen has a suggestion for improving quality in English domestic cricket, the day before failing to take Melbourne Stars into final of BBL
Individuals are birds of passage while institutions are forever
India's Supreme Court on N Srinivasan and the BCCI
It's written in his contract that he has to hit the winning runs
Brad Haddin on Australia allrounder James Faulkner
Netherlands batsman Tom Cooper's tongue-in-cheek response as, despite AB de Villiers' heroics, South Africa fell short of the highest ODI total by four runs
I am trying to understand what's happening but I can't
Michael Holding admits Chris Gayle's approach in the first ODI baffled him
A week ago I was a Blackcap, now I can't even afford shoes! Haha.
James Neesham, after suffering the twin indignities of a World Cup exclusion and a broken pair of flip-flops
Anil Kumble feels India's bowling composition in overseas Tests is too rigid
Darren Sammy has a dig at South African cricket's marketing campaign
It kind of felt like I was the library in a theme park.
Kane Williamson, on batting in partnership with Brendon McCullum during his whirlwind 134-ball 195 in Christchurch
Now even PETA has said you can't cosmetically remove the tail.
Of late India's tail has been letting the team down repeatedly, and MS Dhoni can't see a solution to that problem
That sums up the wicket. If I'm getting runs on it.
Ryan Harris on the MCG pitch
You can see the front line, it does not move, put your foot on it.
No-balls really do annoy Michael Holding
I'd like to say it's hard to miss, but I won't
Chris Rogers on being hit on the box by Ishant Sharma in the first over of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG
As my mates told me, that's the first hundred I've scored on TV for a while
Alastair Cook quips after beating James Anderson in a leg of darts
We shouldn't leave so much grass where even a 120kph bowler appears like Malcolm Marshall.
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is aggrieved by the new trend of preparing green pitches in domestic cricket
Shahid Afridi is as frank as ever after announcing his decision to quit ODIs post the 2015 World Cup
When an Aussie sledges it's aggression but if an Indian sledges it's unnecessary and foolish.
VVS Laxman on the brouhaha over India's sledging on the third day in the Brisbane Test
If he had to get out there, we wouldn't have been able to keep the ball out of his hand.
Mohammed Moosajee, South African team manager, on why Allan Donald did not come out as 14th man in Centurion
I'll put that in the same category as the third new ball. Over-rated. Huddles are over-rated.
It's almost mandatory for teams these days, but Mark Taylor doesn't think much of them
If I'm playing the peacemaker, you can imagine what was going on out there.
Virat Kohli on the rising tensions between players on the fourth day of the Adelaide Test
Simon Barnes: Their hyper-aggressive ways have got them success in the World Cup so far. But is the method as sustainable as it is eye-catching?
Soumya Sarkar's shot in the dark
Christian Ryan: The long-lasting memory of a young batsman we have never seen before is of that one brilliant shot announcing his arrival
The vices and virtues of Misbah
Ahmer Naqvi: The debate about whether Misbah-ul-Haq is holding Pakistan back or holding them together is obscuring the team's real problems
'The best game of bad cricket'
Two Men Out: Jarrod Kimber and Andy Zaltzman on the madness at Eden Park, and the ICC celebrating UAE's pasting
The vices and virtues of Misbah
Ahmer Naqvi: The debate about whether Misbah-ul-Haq is holding Pakistan back or holding them together is obscuring the team's real problems
South Africa's captain needs to single out his players for attention and get them firing individually and as a team
The long winless Australian summer might just have given those watching the wrong impression
Highest WC score, fastest double-ton, record sixes
Stats highlights from Chris Gayle's record-breaking 215 against Zimbabwe in the Group B match in Canberra
The 'magic wand' behind India's turnaround
It has helped that India have a captain who has lasted as long as he has due to his approach of treating cricket for what it is: a game
When the MCG was a sea of blue
This was Eden Gardens and another half of an Eden Gardens on top of it. This was Wankhede Stadium with another Wankhede Stadium on top of it
South Africa's captain needs to single out his players for attention and get them firing individually and as a team
India get their groove back (147)
The long winless Australian summer might just have given those watching the wrong impression
Will New Zealand's momentum overpower Australia? (90)
They only need to follow the example of their aggressive captain, who doesn't let insecurity undermine him
Anderson struggle typifies England's flat attack (88)
After another blunt display, James Anderson's form at this World Cup is becoming a significant problem for England
The 'magic wand' behind India's turnaround (88)
It has helped that India have a captain who has lasted as long as he has due to his approach of treating cricket for what it is: a game
What They Said About
Afghanistan v Scotland, World Cup 2015, Group A, Dunedin
That was fun. I think that's what it's meant to be.
#AFGvSCO
#CWC2015— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) February 26, 2015
They will be dancing in the streets of Kabul all day and all night. Come on, Big Three of the ICC: invite Afghanistan to tour your countries— Scyld Berry (@scyldberry) February 26, 2015
I feel for Scotland but that was another most compelling cricket match. Associates nations are providing so many highlights @ this CWC2015.— ian bishop (@irbishi) February 26, 2015
More What They Said About:
West Indies v Zimbabwe, Group B, World Cup 2015, Canberra |
NZ v Eng, Group A, Wellington |
Australia v England, Group A, World Cup 2015 |
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