“If we don’t start well, the tournament’s over”
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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has admitted that he is eager to add a Champions Trophy title to the list of accomplishments he has achieved in his illustrious career.
“It’s all about building up nicely before that tournament”
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England batsman Joe Root believes that the national team are prepared for what awaits them during their busy summer at home.
“It’s always important to beat the Poms whenever we play them”
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The Ashes may be more than 200 days away, but Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc is eager to get the upper hand going into the highly-anticipated series when his side take on England in the Champions Trophy.
“I know I can still offer a lot to West Indies cricket in the Test arena”
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West Indies pace bowler Jerome Taylor has reversed his decision to retire from Test cricket and has once again made himself available for the format.
“The more you watch them, the more you pick up little things about their technique”
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England pace bowler James Anderson believes that all-rounder Ben Stokes could be able to provide crucial information on Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of the Ashes later this year.
“Quinton is a big loss because he played so many games for us and was one of our main batsmen”
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Delhi Daredevils coach Rahul Dravid has admitted that the team will sorely miss the South African duo of Quinton de Kock and JP Duminy.
“We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour”
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The MCC have passed new laws, which will come into effect on October 1, 2017, that will hand umpires the authority to send players off for severe breaches of behaviour.
“He’s a world-class player and [we’re] pleased to have him back”
New Zealand will welcome back opening batsman Martin Guptill for the fourth ODI against South Africa in Hamilton on March 1.
“We expect him in the not-too-distant future to get his chance in Test cricket”
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Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has revealed that all-rounder Travis Head is set to be called up to the Test squad in the near future.
“I can promise that there will be no mercy for any member found guilty of misconduct”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has made it clear that there will be “no mercy” for any player found guilty of misconduct during the recent tour of New Zealand.
