“We’re here to play cricket and try and win this tournament”
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Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has said that the ongoing pay dispute between the players and Cricket Australia won’t affect the national team when they take part in the Champions Trophy in England next month.
“You can’t guarantee how often he would be used”
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England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has admitted that batsman Jonny Bairstow is unlikely to be part of the starting line-up during the Champions Trophy in June.
Rohit has not played international cricket since October 2016
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India batsman Rohit Sharma and pace bowler Mohammed Shami have both returned to the national team for the Champions Trophy in June.
“To get the call telling me you are not in the squad for a tournament such as this was disappointing”
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England pace bowler Steven Finn has admitted that he was disappointed to be overlooked for the Champions Trophy in June.
“He’s still a young guy and [has] plenty of years to keep pushing for a place”
England national selector James Whitaker has admitted that pace bowler Steven Finn should consider himself unlucky not to be picked for the Champions Trophy.
“We are very ambitious, very hungry”
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England batsman Joe Root believes that his side are more than capable of winning the Champions Trophy in June.
Wood has not played international cricket since September last year
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England have recalled pace bowler Mark Wood into their squad for the Champions Trophy, which will be held in their backyard in June.
“Match fitness is what he’s lacking now – his physical fitness is superb”
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Veteran pace bowler Lasith Malinga found a spot in Sri Lanka’s squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
McClenaghan has not played international cricket since March 2016
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Left-arm seamer Mitchell McClenaghan, pace bowler Adam Milne and all-rounder Corey Anderson have all made the cut for New Zealand’s Champions Trophy squad.
“A lot can happen between now and the Ashes”
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Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has admitted that he is unsure whether he will make the cut for the Ashes against England in November.
