“You’d pick Shaun because of his record in not only the subcontinent but for Australia”
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Western Australia head coach Justin Langer believes that batsman Shaun Marsh should occupy the coveted No.6 spot in the Test team for the forthcoming four-Test series against India.
“It’s time to move on”
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Melbourne Stars captain David Hussey has announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) following his side’s loss to the Perth Scorchers in the semi-finals.
Philander will not feature in the first two Tests against England
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander will miss the first two Tests against England as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
The weather had the final say as the series ended in disappointing fashion
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Bangladesh and South Africa ended up sharing the series trophy after the fifth and final day of the second Test in Dhaka was abandoned due to a wet outfield.
Mishra’s last Test match for India came against England in August 2011
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After nearly four years in exile, India spinner Amit Mishra has been recalled into the Test squad for the upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka in August.
“This decision is a critical step forward to the ICC’s aim of having more competitive teams in international cricket”
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Ireland and Afghanistan have the chance to gain direct qualification for the 2019 World Cup since both nations have been added to the ODI rankings table.
“If I’m not able to play in the next World Cup when one World Cup ends, there is no point in me sticking around”
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has announced that it is highly likely he will retire from ODIs after the 2015 World Cup.
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“The pitches in the Caribbean are a bit on the slow side so it [will depend on] who can occupy the crease the longest and win more sessions”
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has announced that “patience will be the most important thing” during the national team’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
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Dhawan currently sits at ninth on the ICC ODI Batsmen rankings
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has made his debut in the top ten of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Batsmen rankings after scoring 159 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies at an impressive average of 53.
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“If I didn’t feel like I was ready then I would be taking a long hard look at myself”
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has a burning ambition to makes his Ashes debut during the second Test in Adelaide, but he knows that he will have to impress the entire team and support staff during the two-day warm-up match against the Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI in Alice Springs if he is to even be considered for selection.
