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Khan welcomes the increase in expectations and pressure
Pakistan seamer Junaid Khan has announced that he feels extremely honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead the national team’s pace attack during the Champions Trophy after regular fast bowler Umar Gul was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.
Ponting will captain Surrey in Smith’s absence
Surrey may have considered themselves lucky after South African captain Graeme Smith agreed to sign a three-year deal with the club, but they may now be seen as real contenders to win the county league this year after reaching an agreement with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.
The CPL will replace the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have announced that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is scheduled to be held from between July 29 and August 26 this year.
Smith will be expected to lead Surrey to victory in next year’s county season
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has agreed to sign a three-year deal with English county side Surrey in a move which will see him lead the squad effective immediately.
