I highly considered going freelance in order to play in the IPL, admits Michael Lumb

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Lumb is convinced more county players will become freelancers if they continue to be banned from the IPL

England and Nottinghamshire batsman Michael Lumb admitted that he highly considered going freelance in order to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and decide which other domestic Twenty20 tournaments he would have liked to participate in.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: All county players should have learnt something from Tom Maynard’s tragic death, says Michael Vaughan

Vaughan hopes all county players remain clean after witnessing the consequences of drug abuse

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that all county players should have learnt some serious lessons from the tragic death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Tom Maynard under influence of alcohol and drugs prior to time of death

Maynard was three times over the legal limit and had been a habitual drug user

Former Surrey batsman Tom Maynard, who tragically passed away in an incident on the London Underground last year, was found to have been under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs at the time of his death, an inquest heard.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ajmal Shahzad expresses interest in the PSL

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).

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