Iqbal is now Bangladesh’s highest run-scorer in Test history
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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal surpassed former captain Habibul Bashar to become the country’s highest run-scorer in Tests.
“We’re trying to make an impact on sport while we have an opportunity, and leave it in a better space than when we took over”
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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and head coach Mike Hesson were bestowed with the honour of being appointed Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (NZOM) in the Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Honours list on Monday.
“It was my last game for New Zealand, in the final, so it was a lovely way to finish”
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Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has brought his 18-year international career to an end, stating that the World Cup final loss to Australia was his last game for New Zealand.
Ojha will not be allowed to play competitive cricket until his action is cleared
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India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has been banned from bowling after his action was found to be illegal.
“I don’t think I’ll leave the door open, but in the current environment it’s not appropriate to speak of those things”
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Veteran New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has postponed an announcement about his Test future following the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.
“The addition of this facility will allow greater developments in terms of coaching and performance as well as regular competitions”
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The Indian government has approved a $1 million grant for the construction of a new stadium in Afghanistan under their Small Development Project Scheme.
“We’re looking for him to be able to play somewhere before Christmas”
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Australia batsman Shaun Marsh and pace bowler Ryan Harris have been ruled out of the upcoming series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in October.
“It is something that I never thought would happen”
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Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has come out of retirement and will represent Lancashire in the ongoing Natwest T20 Blast, the county have confirmed.
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“From now on the games will be totally dependent on the generators”
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and organisers of the World Twenty20 have announced that on-site generators will be present during all matches for the remainder of the tournament in order to ensure play is not delayed by a power failure.
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This will be Afghanistan’s maiden Asia Cup
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) have announced that Afghanistan will become the fifth team to play in this year’s Asia Cup, alongside Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
