Afghanistan will make their Test debut in June
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Afghanistan will make play their inaugural Test match between June 14 and 18 when they take on India in Bangalore.
Afghanistan to make Test debut in June
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Woakes eager to face West Indies in day-night Test
“To play the first day-night Test match, on my home ground, would be great”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes has expressed his desire to regain his spot in the national team ahead of the first Test against the West Indies, which will be the first day-night Test to be held in England.
Thisara, Siriwardana return to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad
Thisara last represented Sri Lanka at the Champions Trophy
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Sri Lanka have included all-rounders Thisara Perera and Milinda Siriwardana in their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India.
De Grandhomme, Raval, Broom receive central contracts
“Colin made a breakthrough last summer and is rated well in all three formats”
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New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, opener Jeet Raval and batsman Neil Broom have been included in the list of centrally contracted players for the 2017/18 season.
Sri Lanka recall Thirimanne for second Test against India
Thirimanne has not played Test cricket since June 2016
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Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne is back in Sri Lanka’s squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.
Afghanistan to play maiden Test later this year?
Afghanistan were given Test status in June
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Afghanistan could play their maiden Test match later this year as they are currently in talks with Zimbabwe about a full series.
Wood cleared to play in third Test
Wood has only picked up one wicket in the first two Tests
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England pace bowler Mark Wood has been declared fit for the third Test against South Africa after complaining of soreness in his left heel.
Eranga given green light to start bowling again
Eranga can bowl in international matches once again
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cleared Sri Lanka pace bowler Shaminda Eranga’s bowling action, meaning that he is now allowed to bowl in international matches again.
England won’t send team for Ashes series unless Australia’s pay dispute is resolved
“The ECB are continuing to prepare for the Ashes as planned”
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that unless the ongoing pay dispute in Australia is resolved, they won’t send the Test team Down Under for the Ashes in November.
Jayasuriya given six-month extension as Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors
Jayasuriya will continue on as chairman of selectors until the end of 2017
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Sanath Jayasuriya will continue on as Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors for another six months.