“He’s a little bit stiff and sore, but just speaking to him then, he’s all fine”
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Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins has confirmed that opening batsman David Warner has been cleared of any serious injury after he was struck on the side of the neck during an intra-squad practice game in Darwin on Tuesday.
“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.
“He will now undertake a period of rest from bowling”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc will play no part in the national team’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh as he has not fully recovered from a stress fracture in his foot.
“I don’t think we’ll end up going with the four big quicks”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has said that it is unlikely all four members of the pace quartet will be selected for their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand on Friday.
“These are the big tournaments and the ones you really want to win”
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The Australian players may be embroiled in a pay dispute with Cricket Australia, but captain Steve Smith has said that his side are focused on the Champions Trophy.
“I feel like I’m in a really good place and I feel like I’ve played a lot of cricket”
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With his injury woes seemingly a thing of the past, Australia seamer Pat Cummins is determined to make his presence felt at the Champions Trophy, which starts on Thursday.
“It will be nice to get out and bowl some overs in the middle”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc is eager to make his comeback during his side’s second Champions Trophy warm-up game against Pakistan on Monday.
“I think I can have a pretty big role to play in this tournament”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa acknowledged that his side have selected a fearsome pace attack for the Champions Trophy in England next month, but added that he is optimistic of playing a big role during the tournament.
“If we win it will certainly be really good for the playing group”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has admitted that winning the Champions Trophy could give the players a boost in helping resolve their ongoing pay dispute with Cricket Australia.
Maxwell was cleared of any serious injury
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Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was struck on the head while batting in the nets during a training session at Lord’s on Wednesday.
