“It’s not like we are playing them for the first time and there’s no need for any extra motivation”
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India and Pakistan is arguably the pinnacle when it comes to on and off-field rivalry in international cricket, but India skipper Virat Kohli insists that his side will treat the match like any other game when the two nations lock horns at the Champions Trophy on June 4.
“Playing in those leagues does improve cricketers and if I do get the opportunity I’d love to play”
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England pace bowler Chris Jordan has announced that he would love to experience the glitz and glamour that comes with being an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer.
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Mishra only gave away 22 runs and took two wickets from his four overs
The stage was set for another thrilling encounter between Asia’s biggest cricketing rivals, but it was India who emerged on top as they absolutely dominated Pakistan by seven wickets to kick off proceedings at the World Twenty20 in Mirpur.
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Pakistan last toured the Caribbean in 2011
Pakistan’s tour of the Caribbean, which was scheduled to take place in June and July, is highly likely to be cancelled as both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) are unable to find a suitable window on which they both agree on.
Hales believes his ODI call-up is just around the corner
England batsman Alex Hales has announced that he is hoping his recent performances in the Twenty20 format will earn him a call-up into the ODI squad.
Shahzad is the most notable English player to express interest in the PSL
Former England bowler Ajmal Shahzad, who was considered to be a vital part of the national team’s pace attack only two years ago before being dropped due to his inconsistency, has become the most notable English county player to express interest in playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The PCA are doing everything to ensure that no England players participate in the PSL
With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) supposedly set to become the latest domestic Twenty20 tournament full of money and entertainment, the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) have warned England players not to get involved at all.
Warner and Samuels were involved in a heated dispute during the World Twenty20
Australia opening batsman David Warner believes that West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has to learn “to control himself” on the field in order to avoid any more clashes with other international players.
