“I’m really excited to see what he’s got. We’ve missed him”
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South Africa have confirmed that pace bowler Morne Morkel will play in his first Test match since January 2016.
Morkel to make Test comeback
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Rising Pune Supergiants acquire Thakur from Kings XI Punjab
Thakur only represented the Kings XI in one match
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The Rising Pune Supergiants have bolstered their pace attack by securing the services of Shardul Thakur from the Kings XI Punjab.
Two more T20s added to West Indies-Pakistan series
Pakistan whitewashed the West Indies 3-0 in their last Twenty20 series in September 2016
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Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies has been extended after two more Twenty20 Internationals were added to the tour itinerary.
Akmal finds himself in trouble again
“Police stopped me and used foul language”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has found himself in hot water once again after he became embroiled in a heated dispute with police in Lahore.
Powell determined to make the most of second chance
“Lots of people don’t get an opportunity to play international cricket and I’m having a second opportunity”
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Opening batsman Kieran Powell is back in the West Indies squad for the ODI series against England later this month, and he made it clear that he aims to keep hold of his spot this time around.
Smith retires from international cricket
Smith has bid international cricket adieu
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West Indies batsman Dwayne Smith has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Continue reading
Mathews to miss Test series against Bangladesh
Mathews has not sufficiently recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered last month
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh as he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
Morkel returns, uncapped Klaasen also called up
“We believe he is now 100% fit and fully able to compete for his place in the team”
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South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has been included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, along with uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen.
Powell back in West Indies squad
Powell has not played ODI cricket since March 2014
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Opening batsman Kieran Powell has returned to the West Indies team for the first time since June 2014 after he was picked for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Continue reading
Misbah: ‘Nobody wants Pakistan and Pakistani players to be associated with fixing again’
“After six years of hard work such things happening again is a matter of great concern and disappointment”
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In 2010, Pakistan were left embarrassed and humiliated after three of their players – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – were involved in a spot-fixing scandal in a Test match against England at Lord’s.