“There have just been too many times when we as a team go, gulp, ‘Vern might be injured again'”
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South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander will work on his fitness and conditioning ahead of the Proteas’ summer at home.
Dhawan last played Test cricket in October 2016
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India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been called up as a replacement for Murali Vijay for the upcoming three-Test series in Sri Lanka later this month.
“I think we should also inquire into what happened to the Sri Lanka team during the 2011 World Cup final”
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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has claimed that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed.
“Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to apologise to those subjected to this ignominy”
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that they will launch a probe after a decision was taken to strip the Hambantota groundstaff of the pants they had been wearing during the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on Monday.
“Mr Shastri has been the Team Director in the past, and brings with him a wealth of experience, both as player and as coach”
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Ravi Shastri has officially been unveiled as India’s new head coach until the conclusion of the 2019 World Cup.
“After the final he gave a big dressing-down to the player”
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A BCCI official has revealed that Anil Kumble gave a player a “dressing down” right after the team’s 180-run loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
“I’m done playing (in the IPL), but I can commentate”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed that he will no longer play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to his hectic schedule.
“As ever among high achievers, his talent is underpinned by a willingness to work hard”
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers has branded his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli as the best player in international cricket.
“I can’t say there haven’t been some dark times where I thought it would be easier if I wasn’t here”
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Former England pace bowler Stephen Harmison has revealed that he battled severe depression during his international career and even thought about committing suicide prior to the national team’s tour of South Africa in 2004.
“We have received the information that he will go to West Indies”
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Anil Kumble is expected to carry on as India’s head coach, at least until after the national team’s upcoming limited overs tour of the West Indies.
