“We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour”
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The MCC have passed new laws, which will come into effect on October 1, 2017, that will hand umpires the authority to send players off for severe breaches of behaviour.
“I believe in the guys and our top order is the best in the world”
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Captain AB de Villiers is not worried by the poor performance of South Africa’s main batsmen in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.
Guptill has not played Test cricket since October 2016
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New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has made it clear that opening batsman Martin Guptill won’t earn a Test recall following his superb knock of 180 not out on Wednesday. Continue reading
Gunaratne has been in outstanding form as of late
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Sri Lanka have called up all-rounder Asela Gunaratne and opening batsman Niroshan Dickwella for the two-Test series against Bangladesh this month.
“In the limited over game openers have slightly more time to settle on the pitch than the rest of the batting line-up”
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Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq believes that he should be opening the batting in Twenty20 Internationals.
Stokes will have to return to England by May 14
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England trio Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes have been granted permission to skip the two-match ODI series against Ireland in order to ply their trade at the Indian Premier League (IPL). Continue reading
“We want to perform in a manner that makes people want to come and watch us”
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Newly appointed England vice-captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he plans to win back the hearts of the fans in order to help them “fall in love with” the national team once again.
Kayes will play no part in the one-off Test against India
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Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes has been ruled out of the one-off Test against India due to a left thigh injury.
“He’s been in red-hot form and hopefully he can bring that to the international stage”
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Uncapped batsman Chris Lynn and pace bowler Billy Stanlake will both make their debut in the first ODI against Pakistan in Brisbane on Friday.
“As a decision, I am very comfortable with [it]”
England limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has admitted that he was deeply “offended” by the all criticism he received after opting not to tour Bangladesh with the national team last October.
