“It does provide an opportunity for Neil to step up and show us that he is ready for Test cricket”
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New Zealand have brought in Neil Broom as a replacement for middle order batsman Ross Taylor ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Wellington on March 16.
Cummins hasn’t played Test cricket in more than five years
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Australia have brought in pace bowler Pat Cummins to replace left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc for the remainder of the ongoing Test series against India.
Starc “will return home to Australia to start his rehabilitation”
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Australia have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc has been ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against India.
“It’s just a small tear so it was nice to contribute in some sort of way”
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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor may be ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against South Africa after being diagnosed with a low grade tear in his right calf.
“[He] is someone who is on the outside [but] who is very much part of the plans”
South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel recently revealed how he was told that he would never play cricket again after being diagnosed with a bulging disc in his back.
Malinga has not played any international cricket since February last year
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Veteran Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has been picked for his side’s three-match Twenty20 series against Australia, which begins on February 17 in Melbourne.
“It’s been 15, 16 years of hard work and it’s great to get some reward now”
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Opening batsman Michael Klinger is set to make his international debut at the age of 36 after he was drafted into Australia’s squad for their three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka later this month.
“Whilst this is a serious injury, Joe is feeling well”
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Australia pace bowler Joe Mennie was diagnosed with a “minor brain bleed” after he was struck on the head while bowling during a Sydney Sixers net session.
Malinga last represented Sri Lanka in February 2016
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Veteran Sri Lanka seamer Lasith Malinga will play no part in the upcoming limited overs series against South Africa following a bout of dengue fever.
“The report has confirmed a fractured right metacarpal”
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Bangladesh limited overs captain Mashrafe Mortaza will be sidelined for four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured thumb.
