Imam-ul-Haq retired hurt after being struck on the hand by a delivery from Naseem Shah
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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq had to retire hurt after he was struck on his left hand by a delivery from pace bowler Naseem Shah during the four-day intra-squad match in Derby.
Rashid Latif: “Yasir Shah needs a break from international cricket. His form is a cause of concern”
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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes that spinner Yasir Shah “needs a break from international cricket”.
Tanvir Ahmed on Naseem Shah: “His action looks like it might cause him some injuries if he keeps playing the longer format”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Tanvir Ahmed believes that 16-year-old seamer Naseem Shah has a bowling action that makes him prone to suffering injuries.
“Asela got injured in the first session itself and we badly missed him throughout out the match”
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Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow substitutions in an international match if a player suffers a serious injury within the first hour of the game.
Chandimal is on track to return for the second Test against India
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Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is likely to be back for the second Test against India, but the same cannot be said about veteran spinner Rangana Herath.
Lynn could be out of action for seven months
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Chris Lynn could be ruled out for the entire Australian summer as he could need seven months to recover after undergoing shoulder surgery on Monday.
“Right now it is about 50% and declining. If I can get it up to around 90% I would be real happy with that”
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Australia batsman Chris Lynn is likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the year as he will be undergoing shoulder surgery on Monday.
“The body is still very unsure and it keeps holding me back every time”
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India opener Lokesh Rahul has admitted that he is “nervous” about his Test comeback as he doesn’t want to aggravate the shoulder injury he suffered earlier this year.
Chandimal (left) will take over as Test captain, while Tharanga (middle) will lead Sri Lanka in limited overs cricket
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Following Angelo Mathews’ decision to resign as captain in all three formats, Dinesh Chandimal will now lead Sri Lanka in Test matches, while Upul Tharanga will take charge in limited overs cricket.
Elgar will take over as captain if Du Plessis misses the first Test
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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is still unlikely to feature in the first Test against England next week despite his first child having been born.
