Afghanistan are now a Test-playing nation
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Afghanistan and Ireland have officially been granted Test status after the ICC approved them as Full Member nations.
Afghanistan, Ireland given Test status
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Broad to be sidelined for first Test against South Africa?
It is unclear how serious Broad’s injury is
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad could potentially miss the first Test against South Africa after suffering a left heel injury.
Root confident England can win 2019 World Cup
“I think all we can do now is keep looking towards that World Cup and use this as a really good platform”
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Joe Root has backed England for World Cup glory in 2019 even though they were recently eliminated from the Champions Trophy, which is being played in their backyard.
Thisara doubtful for crucial clash against Pakistan
“In a most fortunate turn of events, there has been no serious injury”
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera is likely to miss his side’s must-win Champions Trophy showdown against Pakistan on Monday after taking a blow to the head.
Sangakkara to make international comeback?
“In no way or form am I fit to play “
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Legendary Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has been the stealing the spotlight in the County Championship in England as he recently came close to scoring six back-to-back centuries.
England bring in Finn as Woakes’ replacement
Finn could be part of England’s squad for their clash with New Zealand on Tuesday
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England have called up pace bowler Steven Finn to replace all-rounder Chris Woakes, who was recently ruled out for the remainder of the Champions Trophy.
Afridi: India have a slight advantage going into Champions Trophy clash with Pakistan
“Recent history and the depth of the India squad gives it a slight edge heading into the game”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that India hold a “slight edge” going into their Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Australia unlikely to pick pace quartet for Champions Trophy opener
“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.
Indian players ‘intimidated’ by Kumble?
Kumble’s tenure as head coach will come to an end after the Champions Trophy
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Speculation has been rife about why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn’t extend head coach Anil Kumble’s contract, which ends after the Champions Trophy in England next month.
Domingo: Morkel’s place not guaranteed
“It’s a catch-22 situation”
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South Africa head coach Russell Domingo has said that pace bowler Morne Morkel is not assured of his place in the playing XI during the Champions Trophy.