McCullum and Taylor out of Sri Lanka tour

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“Both players are vital to our success and fine-tuning their red-ball skills before the West Indies series starting in early December is paramount”

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and flamboyant batsman Ross Taylor have both been ruled out of the upcoming limited overs tour to Sri Lanka, which gets underway on November 10, in order to get some much-needed rest and relaxation ahead of the Black Caps’ home series against the West Indies in December.

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‘We have seen some quality batting and bowling’ in the Australia India series, says Rameez Raja

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Raja believes both India and Australia are playing “quality” cricket

Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja has disagreed with ex-Australia skipper Ian Chappell’s negative views on the ongoing India Australia limited overs series, stating that he believes “we have seen some quality batting and bowling”.

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‘What do I make of the timing of this tour? Well, I think it’s absolutely stupid!’, says Geoffrey Boycott

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“I think these days it’s about money for all the countries”

“What do I make of the timing of this tour? Well, I think it’s absolutely stupid!” This was former England captain Geoffrey Boycott’s reaction to Australia’s limited overs tour of India, which consists of seven ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.

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Afghanistan hungry for tougher opposition after qualifying for 2015 World Cup

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“It is a great moment in the history of Afghanistan”

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Noor Mohammad Murad has announced that the national team are hungry for tougher opposition after beating Kenya 2-0 to qualify for the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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Krishmar Santokie hoping for West Indies recall after outstanding CPL season

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“I think it’s just a matter of time for me and I’ll be running out with the West Indian colours again”

Jamaica left-arm seamer Krishmar Santokie is eyeing an international comeback after he believes he impressed the national selectors with his performance in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

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‘I definitely needed a kick up the bum’, admits David Warner

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Warner conceded that Australia made the right move by dropping him

Australia opening batsman David Warner had finally admitted that he “definitely needed a kick up the bum” after getting suspended till the start of the ongoing Ashes series for punching England’s Joe Root at the Walkabout bar in Birmingham during the Champions Trophy.

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