Afghanistan were given Test status in June
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Afghanistan could play their maiden Test match later this year as they are currently in talks with Zimbabwe about a full series.
Afghanistan to play maiden Test later this year?
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Roland-Jones to make Test debut on Thursday
“He’s looked really good in practice, and he’s obviously had a fine couple of years”
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England captain Joe Root has confirmed that pace bowler Toby-Roland Jones will make his Test debut in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.
Stokes: No grudge between me and Rabada
“I don’t think there is ever going to be any bad blood if he chooses to go on like that”
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has insisted that there is no “bad blood” between him and South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada.
Westley called up for third Test against South Africa
Westley could make his Test debut next week
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Essex batsman Tom Westley could make his international debut in the third Test against South Africa after he was called up to the England squad.
Wood cleared to play in third Test
Wood has only picked up one wicket in the first two Tests
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England pace bowler Mark Wood has been declared fit for the third Test against South Africa after complaining of soreness in his left heel.
Ballance ruled out of third Test
Ballance (right) could recover in time for the fourth Test
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England batsman Gary Ballance will miss the third Test against South Africa after fracturing his left index finger.
Du Plessis: Philander ‘is becoming the new Jacques Kallis’
“He is becoming the new Jacques Kallis the way he is batting”
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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has compared Vernon Philander to legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis following his superb performance in the second Test against England.
England vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 4: South Africa maul England to level series
South Africa celebrate after securing a convincing win
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South Africa’s bowlers worked as a cohesive unit to demolish England by 340 runs on the fourth day of the second Test at Trent Bridge and level the series at 1-1.
Ballance back in England squad for first Test against South Africa
“He deserves to be included and we feel that he will add maturity and experience to our middle-order”
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Gary Ballance has been recalled to England’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on July 6 at Lord’s.
Afghanistan, Ireland given Test status
Afghanistan are now a Test-playing nation
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Afghanistan and Ireland have officially been granted Test status after the ICC approved them as Full Member nations.