Playing ‘dispirited’ Watson in lower order could bring best out of him

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 15:43

Out of form Shane Watson should be made to bat at number six in order to protect him from the pressure of batting at number four, which would in turn bring the best out of the talented all rounder

Watson seeks Kallis help to master all-rounder’s workload skills

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 11:00

Shane Watson has sounded out South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis to help him master the dual pressures of performing with bat and ball.

Samuels says match-fixing scandal made him better person

Last Updated: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 14:03

West Indies all rounder Marlon Samuels, who was found guilty of providing information to a bookmaker during a one-day series against India in 2007, has said the whole scandal had made him a better person.

In search of Kapil’s successor...

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 13:36

Ever since Kapil Dev hung up his boots, India’s hunt for a quality all-rounder has been on.

Bresnan claims England’s problems against spin bowling ‘massively exaggerated’

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 12:54

England all rounder Tim Bresnan has claimed their problems against quality spin bowling have been massively exaggerated, and added that on spin-friendly wickets, good slow bowlers ought to take wickets.

Windies claiming a major title was overdue: Bravo

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 13:50

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says the side`s triumph in a major international tournament was long overdue.

Kevin Curran leaves for heavenly abode

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 17:28

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and national coach Kevin Curran passed away this morning in Mutare at the age of 53. According to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket, he collapsed while jogging but details regarding the exact cause of his death are yet to be determined.

In search of Kapil’s successor...

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 16:07

Ever since Kapil Dev hung up his boots, India’s hunt for a quality all-rounder has been on.

Irfan Pathan must be given a long rope: Akram

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 19:18

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lauded the Indian selectors` decision to pick Irfan Pathan for the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka and said the Baroda speedster is the best choice to fill the all-rounder`s slot in the team.

Irfan keen to take the spot of medium-pace bowling allrounder

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 12:08

Irfan Pathan on Friday said he is keen to fill in the position of the medium-pace bowling allrounder in the Indian team that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni craves for all too often.

Watson is the best all-rounder at present: Lance Klusener

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 13:15

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener says Shane Watson of Australia is the best in the business when it comes to performing with both bat and ball at the moment.