A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Alastair Cook attempts to calm fears about inevitable contract dispute

Cook believes the top priority for all players should be the Champions Trophy and back-to-back Ashes series

England captain Alastair Cook has attempted to calm fears about an inevitable contract dispute between players and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over an increase in wages and more freedom to play in domestic Twenty20 tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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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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