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Merv Hughes

Ashes 2013-14: Mitchell Johnson scripts remarkable comeback after two forgettable years

With the last three innings figures, Mitchell Johnson has truly been magical.

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Ashes 2013-14: Merv Hughes dumbfounded by Australia’s preparations

Former Test paceman Merv Hughes says he is dumbfounded by Australia's Ashes build-up and has given his countrymen little hope of beating England in the series starting next month.

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Ashes 2013: Australia will find it tough to win 2nd Test, says Merv Hughes

Former Australia player Merv Hughes said that England made a good decision to bat first in the second Ashes Test match against Australia at Lord’s on Thursday as the conditions are ideal. He feels with Australia batting last, it will be tough for them to win the match from there unless their bowlers give them...

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Shikhar Dhawan’s brand value on the rise

With three consecutive centuries in international cricket, India's newest batting sensation Shikhar Dhawan's brand value is on the upswing as some of the major corporate houses are showing a lot of interest in the 27-year-old opener after his on-field exploits.

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Robin Smith’s magnificent innings of 167 not out – the highest score by an Englishman in ODIs

On May 21, 1993, England batsman Robin Smith smashed 167 off only 163 balls in a One-Day International (ODI) against Australia. Nishad Pai Vaidya reminisces about that knock.

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Gordon Greenidge scores 226 in his penultimate Test

April 23, 1991. Eight days short of his 40th birthday, playing what would be the penultimate Test match of his career, Gordon Greenidge took the game away from Australia with a marathon 226. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the supreme knock under pressure that was the last milestone of a fantastic career.

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Merv Hughes: Moustachioed master of sledging

Steve Waugh called Merv Hughes his favourite animal. There was a reason for that.

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Pressure of reaching 100th ton playing on Sachin Tendulkar’s mind: Merv Hughes

The pressure of expectations surrounding his 100th international century will definitely be playing on Sachin Tendulkar's mind as the milestone once again eluded the champion batsman, said former Australia fast bowler Merv Hughes.

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