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.
Ballance ruled out of third Test
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Ansari injures thumb after England call-up
“He’s gone off to hospital to see a hand specialist”
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On the very same day he was called up to represent England during the upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will play Pakistan, Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari dislocated his left thumb while fielding against Lancashire at Old Trafford.
Taylor aiming for Test recall
“I’m desperate to get back in the Test side”
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Just days after scoring his maiden ODI century, England batsman James Taylor has revealed that he is eager to be recalled into the Test squad for the national team’s upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will play Pakistan.
England include five uncapped players in T20 squad
Vince has represented Hampshire in six Natwest T20 Blast matches this season and scored 274 runs at an average of 68.50
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England have included five uncapped players – Mark Wood, James Vince, Reece Topley, David Willey and Sam Billings – in the Twenty20 squad for the one-off match against New Zealand on Tuesday.
Birmingham Bears sign McCullum
“I’m really excited about becoming a Bear and the challenge ahead”
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The Birmingham Bears, which is Warwickshire’s T20 name, have signed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum to help them retain their Natwest T20 Blast crown.
Geoff Pullar passes away at the age of 79
Pullar will forever hold the record of being the first Lancastrian to score a Test century on his home ground
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Former England batsman Geoff Pullar has passed away at the age of 79.
Edgbaston and Old Trafford to host Ashes Tests in 2019
Edgbaston will host one of the Test matches during the 2019 Ashes series
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced that Edgbaston and Old Trafford will both host one Test match during the 2019 Ashes series against Australia.
I will be back in time for the World Cup, says Stuart Broad
“It’s something that needed to be done – and it should give me a new lease of life for the next few years”
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Just prior to undergoing surgery for his chronic knee problem, England pace bowler Stuart Broad has announced that he will be back in time for the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Broad to have surgery on September 4
Broad will be out of action for up to four months
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad will have surgery on his right knee on September 4 in an attempt to get rid of the persistent tendonitis that has been troubling him over the past 12 months.
Dhoni saved India from being embarrassed even further, says Sunil Gavaskar
“The way Dhoni fought it out gave me the impression that here was a man who was ready to fight it out for his team”
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Legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar has announced that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni saved his side from being embarrassed even further during their 3-1 loss to England.