Mickey Arthur: “We are targeting a spot in the semi-finals of the event”
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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has revealed that the national team are aiming to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, which begins in England and Wales next month.
Azhar Ali: “I am confident that if I get a good start I can convert it into a big score”
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Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has expressed his eagerness to make a big score post a big score in the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Matthew Wade: “I feel like if I’m given the opportunity again, if things fall into place close to the World Cup I can still play in that for sure”
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Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has revealed that he is determined to regain his spot in the ODI squad ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
Chameera last played Test cricket in December 2016
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Sri Lanka have added fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage to their squad for the third Test against India in Pallekele.
Gayle has not played ODI cricket since the 2015 World Cup
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The West Indies have been undergoing a tough transition phase after omitting several of their high-profile players in all three formats of the game.
“Both teams come into the tournament with a clean slate”
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South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy has said that his side cannot afford to be overconfident heading into their Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
“If he continues to develop at the same rate in all formats he could become the complete bowler for South Africa”
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Former South Africa pace bowler Shaun Pollock is confident that seamer Kagiso Rabada will have a strong showing during South Africa’s tour of England and the Champions Trophy.
“My recovery is going well but it is taking a little longer than I expected it to”
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South Africa pace maestro Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the Proteas’ tour of England, which begins next week, as he is still recovering from shoulder surgery.
“If I can play that role, I hope that gives us a bit more strength in other departments”
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It is already well documented just how good of a batsman Joe Root is, but the 26-year-old is aiming to play more of a role with the ball after having a lot of success in the recent two-match ODI series against Ireland.
“I had questioned at times whether I would actually ever play for England again”
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England pace bowler Mark Wood has admitted that he was concerned that he would never be able to represent his country again due to his persistent ankle problem.
