I’m not a cheater, insists Faf du Plessis

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“I pride myself on being a morally good person, and that’s why this past week has been so difficult, as people have been quick to label me a cheat”

South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has insisted that he is not a cheater, despite pleading guilty to ball tampering during the recently concluded second Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

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‘We want to pick up early wickets’ tomorrow, says Ross Taylor

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“If we can get them seven or eight down before the next new ball, I am sure that whatever the total is then, we will be satisfied”

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has announced that the Black Caps intend to “pick up early wickets” tomorrow after heavy rain brought play to an end earlier than expected on day one of the second Test in Mirpur.

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