‘I am surprised at the timing’ of Swann’s retirement, says Michael Vaughan

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“I don’t think he’s been selfish, I think he’s done it for his own mind”

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that he is “surprised at the timing” of off-spinner Graeme Swann’s decision to retire from international cricket, but understands that he was struggling to perform to the best of his ability due to his chronic elbow problems.

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Hales allowed to play in the IPL, but only if he earns more than $400,000 per year

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“I’m not aware of specific interest from any given IPL franchise but I’m focussed on performing well in the Big Bash because there are a lot of eyes on that tournament”

England batsman Alex Hales has been granted permission by Nottinghamshire to play in the next three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), provided that he earns at least $400,000 per year.

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I highly considered going freelance in order to play in the IPL, admits Michael Lumb

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Lumb is convinced more county players will become freelancers if they continue to be banned from the IPL

England and Nottinghamshire batsman Michael Lumb admitted that he highly considered going freelance in order to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and decide which other domestic Twenty20 tournaments he would have liked to participate in.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ajmal Shahzad expresses interest in the PSL

Shahzad is the most notable English player to express interest in the PSL

Former England bowler Ajmal Shahzad, who was considered to be a vital part of the national team’s pace attack only two years ago before being dropped due to his inconsistency, has become the most notable English county player to express interest in playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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