Pradeep last played Test cricket in January 2017
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Pace bowler Nuwan Pradeep has returned to Sri Lanka’s squad for the first Test against India in Galle.
Pradeep back in Sri Lanka’s Test squad
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Smith replaces Dhoni as Rising Pune Supergiants captain
Smith will captain the Supergiants in the 2017 IPL
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Australia skipper Steve Smith has replaced Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Rising Pune Supergiants’ captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Faulkner to miss remainder of New Zealand tour
“We are hopeful this is only a low grade injury but will know more in the coming days”
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Australia all-rounder James Faulker has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury.
Bhuvneshwar upgraded to Grade A contract
Kumar was promoted due to his excellent performance in the Test series against England
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been upgraded from a Grade B to a Grade A contract for the 2014-15 season.
World Twenty20 32nd Match: All-round West Indies humiliate Pakistan to qualify for semi-finals
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Bravo and Sammy changed the complexion of the game with their 71-run partnership
The West Indies put up a stunning all-round performance to humiliate Pakistan by 84 runs in Mirpur and qualify for semi-finals of the World Twenty20.
World Twenty20 19th Match: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands in historic game
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The scoreboard speaks for itself
This is a day the Netherlands will never want to remember as they were bowled out for the lowest score in Twenty20 International history during their nine-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in Chittagong.
World Twenty20 13th Match: India flatten arch-rivals Pakistan
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Mishra only gave away 22 runs and took two wickets from his four overs
The stage was set for another thrilling encounter between Asia’s biggest cricketing rivals, but it was India who emerged on top as they absolutely dominated Pakistan by seven wickets to kick off proceedings at the World Twenty20 in Mirpur.
World Twenty20 12th Match Group B qualifying round: Netherlands advance to next round after inspiring performance
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Netherlands defied the odds to qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20
The Netherlands achieved the impossible today as they chased down a target of 190 inside of 14 overs to not only beat Ireland by six wickets, but to also qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20: Warner and Hodge lead Australia home in rain-affected encounter
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Warner and Hodge destroyed South Africa’s bowling attack
Australia opener David Warner smashed 40 runs and veteran batsman Brad Hodge hammered a quickfire 21 to lead their side to a five-wicket win over South Africa in a rain-affected Twenty20 International in Durban.
New Zealand vs India 3rd ODI: India stay alive with dramatic tie
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Guptill scored his fifth ODI century, while Jadeja proved to be India’s saviour with an unbeaten 66
India now have a chance to end the ongoing ODI series 2-2 following their dramatic tie against New Zealand in the third ODI in Auckland.