Akmal last played international cricket in April 2014
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After knocking on the national selectors’ door for the last couple of months with a string of strong performances in domestic cricket, Kamran Akmal has finally regained his spot in Pakistan’s ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Russell’s ban could be extended to two years
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West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell could be banned for a lengthier period of time in regards to his doping whereabouts rule violation.
“The main aim is to qualify for the next World Cup”
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West Indies head coach Stuart Law has insisted that his main goal is to see the national team automatically qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
“To play 100 Tests is an incredible feat and it means you’re doing so many things right on and off the field”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has heaped praise on veteran South Africa batsman Hashim Amla ahead of his 100th Test match.
Kulasekara will take Prasad’s spot on the ODI roster
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Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been called up as fellow seamer Dhammika Prasad’s replacement for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
“You have to take him because of his experience”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has expressed his infuriation after Ian Bell was dropped for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
“He’s the best guy you can learn from”
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Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey will work with South Africa as a specialist batting consultant during their upcoming Twenty20 series against India.
Warner was named Man of the Match for his knock of 84
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Australia opener David Warner and debutant Joe Burns scored 84 and 69 respectively to lead the Baggy Greens to a 23-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected showdown against Ireland in Belfast.
“We’ve spoken about this (attacking cricket) over the last 12 months and it is good to see we are finally going out and doing it”
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England opener Alex Hales has revealed that he is excited by the more aggressive and attacking brand of ODI cricket the national team are starting to play.
If Ajmal fails his test, he will be banned from bowling for one year
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide them with a date when spinner Saeed Ajmal can get his bowling action re-tested.
