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Ryder tested positive for a banned substance
New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been slapped with a six-month ban after failing a drug test in March and will not be able to play any competitive cricket until October 19.
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Sheffield Shield pitches to blame for our lacklustre batting, says Usman Khawaja
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Khawaja blames the Sheffield Shield pitches for Australia’s batting woes
While most cricket pundits and former players will put Australia’s failures with the bat in the ongoing Ashes series down to the fact that they are impatient, lack concentration and England’s bowlers hitting the right lines and lengths, Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has a different outlook on the matter, stating that the decline in the pitches used during Australia’s Sheffield Shield season is solely to blame.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: PCB applauds decision for day-night Test matches
The PCB are in favour of using orange balls
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to authorise day-night Test matches, stating that it could “boost in the game’s value for the host boards”.