Mohammad Hafeez: “Haris was [the] first choice in [the] recent Test tour to Australia but he said he is unavailable due to personal reasons”
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Former Pakistan team director and interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez has confirmed that fast bowler Haris Rauf was the “first choice” for the three-match Test series against Australia, but made himself unavailable for selection.
Yasir Shah has left Balochistan’s squad due to personal reasons
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Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah has left the Balochistan squad midway through the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy due to personal reasons.
Evin Lewis has withdrawn from the limited overs series against India
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West Indies opener Evin Lewis has pulled out of the upcoming limited overs series against India due to personal reasons.
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Farhat last played Test cricket in 2010
Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat has pulled out of the national team’s tour of Zimbabwe due to personal reasons and will be replaced by Shan Masood for the two-Test series.
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Kirsten noted that South Africa cannot keep relying on Kallis to come to the rescue
South Africa have been known as the ‘chokers’ since the 1999 World Cup, but in his final act as the national team’s head coach, Gary Kirsten finally admitted that his side had indeed “choked” during their semi-final clash with England in the recently concluded Champions Trophy.
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Petersen is known for his ability to hold an innings together
South Africa opening batsman Alviro Petersen has replaced Graeme Smith for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England next month after the Proteas’ Test captain re-injured his ankle during his stint with Surrey, which will require surgery.
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Kallis still wants to represent South Africa in Tests and ODIs in the future
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is still interested in playing Test cricket and ODIs for his country, despite announcing that he will be skipping the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons, according to his manager Dave Rundle.
Hussey failed to reveal the real reason for his early departure
Veteran Australia batsman Michael Hussey has flown back home from the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) due to personal reasons.
Shukla noted there was no way he could play cricket while his father was in hospital
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla has pulled out of the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), which starts today, due to personal reasons.
Haddin has been a big part of the Australian team in the past couple of years
Veteran Australia wicketkeeper batsman Brad Haddin will have just probably have just two Sheffield Shield matches with New South Wales to impress the national team selectors that he is ready to make his Test return.