Smith scored his 16th IPL fifty
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Despite a sparkling 104 from opening batsman Hashim Amla, the Kings XI Punjab suffered a six-wicket loss at the hands of the Gujarat Lions.
“I’m sure he will consider all options and make a very sensible and good decision”
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad has backed director of cricket Andrew Strauss to choose the right candidate to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain.
“At this stage our expectation is that this is a short-term injury”
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Australia stand-in captain Matthew Wade is in a race against time to be fit for the second ODI against New Zealand in Napier on Thursday.
Sodhi will take Jordan’s place on the Strikers’ roster
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The Adelaide Strikers have brought in New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi as a replacement for pace bowler Chris Jordan, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury.
“We are aiming to have Aaron fit for the ICC World T20 in India”
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Australia Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch has suffered a “moderate grade” injury to his left hamstring and is now in a race against time to be fit for the World Twenty20 in India in March.
“He will be out for a period of at least six to eight weeks”
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has been ruled out for the rest of the Proteas’ tour of India after tearing ligaments in his left ankle.
“He’s gone off to hospital to see a hand specialist”
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On the very same day he was called up to represent England during the upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will play Pakistan, Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari dislocated his left thumb while fielding against Lancashire at Old Trafford.
“The injury has responded slower than expected”
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South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis’ participation in the upcoming tour of India could be in doubt as he is in a race against time to make a full recovery from a knee injury.
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“I am withdrawing my nomination to [the] ICC Presidency with immediate effect”
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has withdrawn from the International Cricket Council (ICC) presidency race as he wants the board to nominate an ex-cricketer instead.
“We have advised him to take full rest for one week before further assessment”
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Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is in a race against time to be fully fit for the upcoming home series against India.
