“I’m done playing (in the IPL), but I can commentate”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed that he will no longer play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to his hectic schedule.
“I really hope that we see resumption of bilateral cricket between the two countries”
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Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would love nothing more than to see the resumption of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.
“I have had aspirations for a while to be a head coach”
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Former Australia pace bowler Craig McDermott has confirmed that he has put his name forward for the India head coach position.
“I am very confident that India will do well in the Champions Trophy and will defend the title”
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Former India batsman VVS Laxman has backed India to win the Champions Trophy, which starts today.
India and Pakistan have only faced each other in Asia Cup tournaments or ICC events since 2012
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India sports minister Vijay Goel has insisted that the national team will not be playing any bilateral series with Pakistan.
“If they agree to play us then that is great, otherwise we will be taking action against them”
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Najam Sethi has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will have to pay the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) $70 million if they fail to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed in 2014.
India and Pakistan only play each other at ICC events or tournaments like the Asia Cup
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold discussions in Dubai on May 29 regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they both signed.
“Since we have a policy not to carry unfit players, it has been decided to call him back and send a replacement”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal will be heading back home from England after he failed two fitness tests in two days.
Karthik was a member of the India team that triumphed at the Champions Trophy in 2013
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India have brought Dinesh Karthik into their Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for batsman Manish Pandey, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a left side strain.
“I feel fine going back to England and hopefully playing a key part for England this summer”
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Following a strong showing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), England all-rounder Chris Woakes is eager to maintain his momentum going into the Champions Trophy next month.
