Fletcher was unable to watch India pummel the United Arab Emirates since he was attending his father-in-law’s funeral in Cape Town
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India head coach Duncan Fletcher was not present to watch his side dominate the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets since he travelled to Cape Town to attend his father-in-law’s funeral.
“It was the coach (Duncan Fletcher) who approached us on behalf of the team and said it would be good to have Rahul, with his vast experience, spend some time with the boys ahead of the series”
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Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid will mentor the national team during their five-Test series against England, which begins on July 9 in Nottingham.
Brownlie’s last Test for New Zealand came against England in May 2013
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New Zealand batsman Dean Brownlie is set to move from Canterbury to Northern Districts in an attempt to open the batting for the national team.
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Amla is still awaiting the birth of his second child
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is unlikely to participate in the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan as his wife is still yet to give birth to their second child.
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Pietersen is England’s highest run-scorer in all formats
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not flown to Australia with the rest of the Ashes squad after he was granted compassionate leave by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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Malinga is the latest Sri Lankan player to join the tournament
Sri Lanka pace spearhead Lasith Malinga has signed with the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and will replace Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who has left to join up with the national team in Zimbabwe.
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.
