Pakistan batsman Babar Azam: “I chat with fellow players in the dressing room before going in to bat as this helps me to remain calm. I cannot stay quiet for long in the dressing room especially before my turn to bat”
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Pakistan limited overs captain Babar Azam has revealed that he has to talk a lot before going out to bat since it calms him down.
“If AB comes back it’s a huge bonus but I don’t expect him to come back into the Test team”
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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has admitted that AB de Villiers is unlikely to play Test cricket again.
“I’ve done all the right things to be back here”
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After spending more than a year on the sidelines, West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach is eager to make his presence felt in the upcoming three-Test series against England.
Bairstow left the nets after being struck on the toe
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow suffered an injury scare just a day before the first Test against South Africa.
“Dickwella admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Chris Broad”
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella was fined 30 per cent of his match fee after attempting a stumping that was deemed to be “contrary to the spirit of the game”.
“Players who participate in disapproved cricket (e.g. exhibition matches) are not permitted to participate in ICC approved cricket for a minimum of six months thereafter”
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Cricket Australia has issued a warning to the players, saying that they could be hit with a six-month ban if they opt to take part in any matches or tournaments without the board’s approval.
Pothas has been Sri Lanka’s fielding coach since August last year
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Sri Lanka have named former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Nic Pothas as their interim head coach following Graham Ford’s resignation.
“Yes, I have decided to apply for the job”
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Ravi Shastri has revealed that he will be putting his name forward for the India head coach job.
Kuhn is likely to make his Test debut next month
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South Africa have drafted the uncapped trio of Heino Kuhn, Andile Phehlukwayo and Aiden Markram into their squad for the upcoming four-Test series against England.
“We are going to make a final decision about what happens for the next few years”
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AB de Villiers has revealed that he will meet with Cricket South Africa in August to discuss about what his international future.
