Pakistan pace ace Shoaib Akhtar: “I started pulling small vehicles with my shoulders. There is less public in Islamabad, so I used to pull vehicles at night”
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Iconic Pakistan seamer Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that he used to pull “small vehicles with my shoulders” at night.
Faf du Plessis: “Sometimes I would wake up in the middle of the night and Ajmal would be bowling at me”
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South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has admitted that former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal was a nightmare to face.
Ballance (right) could recover in time for the fourth Test
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England batsman Gary Ballance will miss the third Test against South Africa after fracturing his left index finger.
“Players who participate in disapproved cricket (e.g. exhibition matches) are not permitted to participate in ICC approved cricket for a minimum of six months thereafter”
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Cricket Australia has issued a warning to the players, saying that they could be hit with a six-month ban if they opt to take part in any matches or tournaments without the board’s approval.
“There are signs of a little bit of a tear on the pad of the heel but I have no pain when I walk or run”
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad is optimistic that he will be fit for the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s on July 6.
Root (left) and Stokes will play no part in the Twenty20 series against South Africa
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England have called up five uncapped players for the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after opting to rest five regular faces, including batsman Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
Woakes’ Champions Trophy campaign is over
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England have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that all-rounder Chris Woakes will play no further part in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
“He would definitely be a loss if he couldn’t play”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes could potentially miss the rest of the Champions Trophy after suffering a left side strain.
“We have some genuine concerns”
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South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee has said that the players are all feeling “uneasy” following the terrorist attack in Manchester.
“We will continue to work with authorities over the coming hours and days and review our security in line with the threat levels”
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have confirmed that they will be reviewing security measures for the Champions Trophy and Women’s World Cup following the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday night.
