“We’ll go back to the drawing board and we’ll hopefully come back a lot stronger”
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Despite expressing concerns after Pakistan were thrashed by 124 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in their clash with arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has backed his side to rebound in their next two group stage matches.
“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.
“My recovery is going well but it is taking a little longer than I expected it to”
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South Africa pace maestro Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the Proteas’ tour of England, which begins next week, as he is still recovering from shoulder surgery.
“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.
Azhar struck seven boundaries during his unbeaten knock of 81
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Azhar Ali scored an unbeaten 81 as Pakistan found themselves in full control against the West Indies on the second day of the second Test in Barbados.
“It is still five weeks away so I have plenty of time to put in the hard work”
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Australia batsman Chris Lynn is optimistic that he will be fully fit going into the Champions Trophy in England in June.
“I have to wait and see but the chances are slim”
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India opener Lokesh Rahul is set to miss the Champions Trophy in England in June as he is unlikely to recover in time after undergoing shoulder surgery.
“The more you watch them, the more you pick up little things about their technique”
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England pace bowler James Anderson believes that all-rounder Ben Stokes could be able to provide crucial information on Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of the Ashes later this year.
“It’s healing nicely, and it will be ready in time for the tour of the UK”
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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has confirmed that he will be fit and healthy prior to the start of the Champions Trophy in England in June.
“It’s a great learning opportunity for Tom”
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New Zealand opener Tom Latham will captain the ODI team during their tri-series against Ireland and Bangladesh in May.
