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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 SPORTS ICC says Pakistan must satisfy on security to get visits LAHORE: Pakistani officials must satisfy the three one-day internationals and as many advising the teams, and that’s really out of the assurances of the country’s government ation where teams are willing to play inter- concerns of visiting security experts if they Twenty20s-but that failed to change the our control.” He was speaking in Lahore, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board. national cricket in Pakistan,” he said. want to host major teams again, the chief views of most security experts. where he came to present Pakistan captain Richardson acknowledged overall Misbah meanwhile praised his players for executive of cricket’s world governing body “It’s actually quite easy for you to con- Misbah-ul-Haq with a mace after his team improvements in Pakistan’s security situa- making it to number one without playing at said yesterday. Most international sides have vince me that international cricket returns to reached the world top Test ranking. tion, with a marked decrease in militant home. “We’ve been playing on foreign soil stayed away from Pakistan since an Islamist Pakistan, but unfortunately it’s not me or the Richardson’s remarks come as England attacks and casualties this year and last. since 2009 but we are not only strong enough militant attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in ICC that needs to be convinced,” said David prepare to tour Bangladesh next month “I know that the Pakistan government but we are right at the top, especially in the Lahore in 2009, which killed eight people Richardson, chief executive of the despite an attack on a Dhaka cafe in July and the Pakistan Cricket Board are doing top format of this game,” he said. Players, he and injured several cricketers. International Cricket Council (ICC). that left 20 hostages including 18 foreigners whatever they can to try and persuade the said, had to compete outside the country for In 2015 Pakistan hosted minnows “It’s the security experts, it’s the security dead. It was claimed by the Islamic State people and make the security situation bet- almost six to seven months. “Credit should be Zimbabwe for a short limited-overs series consultants who are advising the players, group. Security experts cleared the tour on ter in Pakistan. Pretty soon we’ll get to a situ- given to the families.” — AFP Captain Kohli admits India need to play spin better KANPUR: Skipper Virat Kohli conceded yes- Kohli said of his opposite number Kane terday that India must bat better against Williamson. India, who start the series spin, as the favourites prepare to take on a strong favourites after their recent 2-0 dangerous New Zealand in the first Test in away victory against the West Indies, are Kanpur. Kohli pointed to India’s loss last also eyeing a return to the top of the year at the hands of Sri Lanka’s spinners on International Cricket Council rankings. a raging turner as evidence of his side’s India recently toppled Australia from the weakness, as they begin their quest to top of the rankings, only to be leapfrogged regain the number one world ranking spot. by their archrivals Pakistan. His team take on the Black Caps today in India’s spin king Ravichandran Ashwin is the first of three Tests and India’s 500th in in form, picking up 17 wickets in the total, at Kanpur’s Green Park which is Caribbean, while batsmen Lokesh Rahul expected to prove favourable to spinners. and Ajinkya Rahane have also been in good “It’s an area where we can improve, we knick. Williamson said his young side would have lost a Test match in Sri Lanka because be looking to build on their success at this we couldn’t play as well as we would have year’s World Twenty20 when they reached liked,” Kohli told reporters. “The team the semi-finals. “We have got some excit- wants to improve on that aspect of the ing young talent. We showed that in the game, (its) something that (we) surely need T20 world cup.” to get stronger,” he said, adding that his “That was huge for us. Yes, the formats batsmen were working on this. are different, but I am hoping we can build Sri Lankan veteran spinner Rangana on from those experiences,” the 26-year-old Herath claimed seven wickets to skittle said. New Zealand, who recently suffered a India for 112 last August in a stunning vic- 1-0 loss against South Africa, will be count- tory, although India went on to win the ing on its spin bowlers including Indian- next two matches. born Ish Sodhi, along with Mitchell Santner Kohli, known for his aggressive brand of and Mark Craig. cricket, said he was impressed with New “Yes, how our spin bowlers bowl will be Zealand’s “fearless” style of play in recent important. But at the same time we are times and believes the visitors will prove hoping for a bit of reverse swing and that tough opponents. “I think Kane is leading certainly brings the seamers into it,” said the side very well. We expect very good Williamson, who heads into his third series competition and good hard-fought cricket,” as skipper. — AFP KANPUR: New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson, front, catches a ball during a practice session ahead of the first cricket test gainsta India in Kanpur, India, yesterday. — AP New Zealand aim to turn tables on spin kings India KANPUR: New Zealand captain Kane very experienced in these conditions. But we deteriorates quite quickly and reverse swing and Williamson believes his slow-bowling trio can have got some exciting young talent. We have spin naturally become big factors,” he said. prove a handful for India in their own spin- shown that in the (World) Twenty20,” Williamson “How our spin bowlers bowl will be impor- friendly back yard in the three-test series start- said, referring to the impressive display by leg- tant, but at the same time we are hoping for bet- ing today. Rolling out raging turners and spinner Sodhi and left-armer Santner in the tour- ter reverse swing. We will have to see how things unleashing the spinners has been the tried-and- nament in India earlier this year. unfold.” Williamson conceded spin might make tested formula behind India’s formidable home “Yes, the formats are different but we are or break fortunes in the series but did not agree form, and the cracks on the track in Kanpur’s hoping they can build on from those experi- fully with team mate Ross Taylor’s suggestion of Green Park Stadium suggest the trend will con- ences,” Williamson said. “There were a lot of employing the sweep shot frequently to negate tinue against the Kiwis. learning experiences to be had, certainly this the Indian spinners. India have won each of their last three home being one of them, being exposed in these con- “I think it’s certainly up to individuals. Some series, against Australia, West Indies and South ditions which will certainly suit spin bowling. guys sweep more than others,” Williamson said. Africa, without losing a test. “We are certainly hoping they can play a big “I suppose sweeping is a big part of an But New Zealand seem to have done their part in the series.” Williamson had a good look at Indian player’s game. They’ve got great foot- KANPUR: India’s captain Virat Kohli gestures during a press conference ahead of the homework and have included a trio of specialist the wicket in Kanpur and the 26-year-old spot- work, they get forward, they get back and first cricket test against New Zealand in Kanpur, India, yesterday. — AP spinners-Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner and Mark ted a silver lining in the dry track, in the form of come down the wicket. “You can learn a lot Craig-in their squad with a reasonable chance of reverse-swing potential. “Coming into it, and cer- from the way they play but at the end of the all three playing in the series opener in Kanpur. tainly watching the previous series here, without day, it’s up to individual players who are the England’s Anderson could “They’ve got very good spinners, naturally much grass on the block, obviously the ball most comfortable with it.” — Reuters be rested in test series LONDON: England fast bowler James no matter what the format you’re desper- Skipper Misbah lauds Pakistan Anderson may sit out some of the test ate to play,” Anderson told reporters. matches on their tours of Bangladesh “But there may well come a time and India, he said yesterday. when it will get managed. At 34 I proba- The 34-year-old, England’s leading bly have to manage myself, be managed, achieving No 1 test ranking test wicket-taker with 463 victims, was quite well. named in the squad for the tour to You want, if possible, to play every ISLAMABAD: Misbah-ul-Haq has paid credit to Bangladesh where they play two tests test but India is going to be five back to his players and their families for earning test next month. England travel to India in back and that’s a huge ask for any cricket’s No.1 ranking while exiled from playing early November for a five-test series. bowler,” he added. “There will probably home matches for the past seven years. “It’s a tough one because as a player if come a point where we try to look and Having earned the No.

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