“It was the first thing that crossed my mind – possibly not being able to represent Australia in this Champions Trophy”
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Australia batsman Chris Lynn has revealed that he had doubts about whether he would be able to participate in the Champions Trophy after injuring his shoulder during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“I’m adaptable, so one to six doesn’t faze me”
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Australia all-rounder Travis Head has made it clear that he has no issue with batting anywhere in the top six during the Champions Trophy.
“We’re down as favourites which I think is fair”
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Left-arm seamer David Willey is confident that England have what it takes to taste glory at the Champions Trophy next month.
“To make a comeback for the country is the ultimate aim”
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All-rounder Yusuf Pathan is aiming to use the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a stepping stone to make his international comeback.
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“[It] is a real shame because I think everyone in Australia was hoping he’d play”
Mitchell Johnson has confirmed that he will skip the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), in which he was supposed to represent the Perth Scorchers, who are the reigning champions, in order to relax and spend time with his family.
“This is an excellent opportunity for David”
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All-rounder David Willey has been given permission to skip the England Lions’ tour of the United Arab Emirates in December and January in order to represent the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL).
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Napier will host the first match of the series
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) agreed on the dates of their series, it was announced that India would kick off their tour of New Zealand in January with an ODI in Napier.
