Doug Bracewell to replace injured Andrew Ellis for Champions Trophy

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Bracewell will have to perform brilliantly during the Champions Trophy in order to keep his spot in the national team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that New Zealand pace bowler Doug Bracewell has replaced all-rounder Andrew Ellis for the Champions Trophy after Ellis sustained a broken rib.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: My heel injury is going to be a long-term problem, admits Stuart Broad

Broad knows his troubles are far from over

While England may be thanking their lucky stars to have pace bowler Stuart Broad back in the squad, the seamer himself is a lot more pessimistic as he knows the recent heel injury he picked up in India is going to be a long-term problem that the medical staff will have to continuously keep a close eye on.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Matthew Wade in elation and Brad Haddin in dejection as Australia squad for first Test against South Africa announced

Wade will be under a lot of pressure to perform with both the bat and gloves

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade may as well have been jumping in the air and thanking his lucky stars, while veteran Brad Haddin could be looking at the end of his international career after Australia’s squad for the first Test against South Africa at Brisbane on November 9 was announced.

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