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Karunaratne dreams of emulating class of 96
May 28 (CRICKETNMORE) - As an eight-year-old boy tuning into Sri Lanka’s 1996 triumph on a pocket radio, Dimuth Karunaratne instantly learned the danger a cricket underdog can pose.
Like most Sri Lankans that ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup moment fuelled a lifelong dream for Karunaratne, a desire to relive the glory days and inspire a nation to recreate unforgettable moments.
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Lasith Malinga backs bowlers for big influence
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Pakistan can pull off upset like 1992: Waqar Younis
London, May 28 (CRICKETNMORE): Former Pakistan captain and bowling great Waqar Younis feels Sarfraz Ahmed and his boys can pull off an upset this World Cup, much like they did in ...
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Power of victory vital for Usman Khawaja
May 28 (CRICKETNMORE) - he winning feeling is back in Australian cricket and batsman Usman Khawaja knows their form is no fluke. Khawaja scored a fluent 89 as Australia continued their ...
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Was inspired by Brendon McCullum in rebuild post-2015,says Eoin Morgan
London, May 28 (CRICKETNMORE): England captain Eoin Morgan has said that the New Zealand side under Brendon McCullum was a source of inspiration for him as he led a change ...
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Rhodes challenges Shakib to prove he’s still top dog
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - He may be the world’s top ODI all-rounder, but Shakib Al Hasan still has a point to prove at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup according ...
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South Africa top order looking in good nick ahead of the World Cup opener
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa’s top-order put the finishing touches on their World Cup preparations in a rain-affected encounter against West Indies in Bristol. Hashim Amla scored his secon ...
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Cummins: Gallipoli trip united squad ahead of World Cup defence
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - In the weeks ahead, with the ten ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup teams playing each other before four progress to the semi-finals, expect plenty of quotes about ...
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Mitchell Starc speaks ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - Mitchell Starc knows just how to ride the emotional roller-coaster of expectation - but he certainly won’t be giving England any tips. Starc’s 22 wickets saw ...
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Mohammad Nabi confident ahead of Afghanistan’s second World Cup
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - No longer the novices of international cricket, Afghanistan have all grown up - but all-rounder Mohammad Nabi knows that with maturity comes expectation. Afghanistan are on ...
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I will be trying another hat-trick in CWC says Lasith Malinga
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - There may be just a few signs of grey in that trademark hair but Lasith Malinga is certainly showing no signs of slowing down. The 35-year old needs ...
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Jason Holder confident West Indies match-winners will deliver when it counts
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - When it comes to potential match-winners, West Indies are undoubtedly blessed - but captain Jason Holder insists it counts for nothing unless they can deliver as a team. ...
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Spirit of 1996 still powers Sri Lanka says Dimuth Karunaratne
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - It remains cricket’s great underdog story - Arjuna Ranatunga’s Sri Lankan team shocking the world to claim their sports greatest prize 23 years ago. His successor ...
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Hashim Amla relishing playing at the World Cup during Ramadan
May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - Hashim Amla is delighted to be starting the World Cup in what he called the “best month of the year,” the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. ...
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