“Winning the Ashes for an Englishman is the best thing you can do in cricket”
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In an exclusive interview with me, England and Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell shares his thoughts on next year’s Ashes series, gearing up for his first appearance in the Big Bash League (BBL) and the future of Hong Kong cricket. The Ashes hero was also put in the hot seat with a number of quickfire questions!
“I don’t think I need to pre-announce it”
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Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has revealed that he is still undecided about when he will announce his retirement, but insisted that he doesn’t need to mark the end of his career with a farewell series.
Hafeez is allowed to bowl in international matches once again after his action was deemed legal
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez the green light to resume bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be legal.
Jennings could make his Test debut in the fourth Test against India
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England have called up the uncapped duo of Keaton Jennings and Liam Dawson for the last two Tests against India, which will be held in Mumbai and Chennai respectively.
South Africa have excelled under Du Plessis’ leadership
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South Africa’s convenor of selectors Linda Zondi has revealed that Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers will hold a meeting to discuss about the Test captaincy.
“Test cricket is still my No.1 goal”
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He might be 30, but Aaron Finch still has dreams of donning the Baggy Green and representing Australia in Test cricket.
Vitori will have to get his action tested within 14 days
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For the second time this year, Zimbabwe left-arm seamer Brian Vitori has been reported for a suspect action.
England are hoping Woakes will be fit for the fourth Test
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England have been dealt another blow after it was revealed that all-rounder Chris Woakes suffered a “tiny crack” in his right thumb.
Azhar was fined 100 per cent of his match fee
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Pakistan stand-in captain Azhar Ali was docked his entire match fee from the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton as his side were found to be short of the over-rate.
“He will come back again – there’s no doubt about it”
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England opening batsman Haseeb Hameed will miss the remainder of the ongoing tour of India as he will be returning home to undergo surgery after breaking the little finger on his left hand.
