“I think it’s the right time to quit this format and I want to focus on the upcoming 2019 World Cup”
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In a shocking announcement, Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has revealed that he will be retiring from Test cricket after the ongoing third Test against England in Sharjah.
Mishra’s last Test match for India came against England in August 2011
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After nearly four years in exile, India spinner Amit Mishra has been recalled into the Test squad for the upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka in August.
Amir has not represented Pakistan since August 2010
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After nearly five years in exile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) have allowed Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir to start playing domestic cricket.
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The West Indies will not play any more Test matches this year
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee have announced that they are planning to introduce a minimum number of Test matches all Full Member nations must meet within four years in an attempt to salvage the diminishing reputation of the longest format of the game.
Sammy’s dream is for the West Indies to be invincible once again
Having come off a tough series against Australia where they were whitewashed 5-0 in the ODI series before managing to record a 27-run victory over the baggy greens in the one-off Twenty20, West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes his team are still in a good position and added that the entire squad were looking to form a new legacy.
Gayle believes off-field issues are unavoidable during a cricketer’s career
West Indies flamboyant opening batsman Chris Gayle has revealed that off-field problems are a part of every cricketer’s international career.
Cook is ready to accept the challenge of captaining the England Test squad
Ever since bursting onto the cricketing scene, England opening batsman Alastair Cook has been scoring runs at a feverish pace, and many cricket pundits thought that it was only a matter of time before he would lead the country in Test cricket.
