It is unclear how serious Broad’s injury is
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad could potentially miss the first Test against South Africa after suffering a left heel injury.
“He will now undertake a period of rest from bowling”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc will play no part in the national team’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh as he has not fully recovered from a stress fracture in his foot.
Root (left) and Stokes will play no part in the Twenty20 series against South Africa
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England have called up five uncapped players for the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after opting to rest five regular faces, including batsman Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
“I don’t think we’ll end up going with the four big quicks”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has said that it is unlikely all four members of the pace quartet will be selected for their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand on Friday.
“These are the big tournaments and the ones you really want to win”
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The Australian players may be embroiled in a pay dispute with Cricket Australia, but captain Steve Smith has said that his side are focused on the Champions Trophy.
“It will be nice to get out and bowl some overs in the middle”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc is eager to make his comeback during his side’s second Champions Trophy warm-up game against Pakistan on Monday.
“I think I can have a pretty big role to play in this tournament”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa acknowledged that his side have selected a fearsome pace attack for the Champions Trophy in England next month, but added that he is optimistic of playing a big role during the tournament.
“Speaking to some of the Aussie players I said ‘you might lick your lips at some of the bowling because Anderson and Broad can’t play five Test matches'”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes that Australia will be “licking their lips” if the pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad are unable to stay fit throughout the upcoming Ashes series later this year.
“If we win it will certainly be really good for the playing group”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has admitted that winning the Champions Trophy could give the players a boost in helping resolve their ongoing pay dispute with Cricket Australia.
“He will be fully assessed on Wednesday by the ECB medical team to understand the extent of his injury”
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England pace bowler James Anderson could miss the first Test against South Africa on July 6 after being diagnosed with a tear in his right groin.
