Amir included in national camp training squad

Amir has a chance of making his international comeback against New Zealand

Amir has a chance of making his international comeback against New Zealand

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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Amir has taken one step closer to making his international return after he was included in a 26-man squad for a conditioning camp at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

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ICC clarifies Perera’s dope test date

Perera's sample that tested positive was taken on October 12

Perera’s sample that tested positive was taken on October 12

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera’s dope test sample that tested positive for a banned substance was taken on October 12 and not during the Pakistan series in June and July, as a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently said.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1: Guptill’s 156 gives New Zealand upper hand

Guptill celebrates after scoring his third Test century

Guptill celebrates after scoring his third Test century

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New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been under heavy criticism as of late, but he silenced his critics with a superb 156 to put his side in a commanding position against Sri Lanka on the first day of the first Test in Dunedin.

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