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.
Afghanistan will play all their home games in Noida
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Afghanistan and India signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday that will see the former play all their home games at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Noida.
“Mahela is a champion of the game”
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Legendary Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has signed with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
Smith found a place in both the ICC’s Test and ODI teams of the year
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Australia captain Steven Smith and New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult have been included in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test and ODI teams of the year.
Guptill only scored 82 runs in the recent Test series against Australia
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New Zealand have opted to retain opening batsman Martin Guptill and spinner Mark Craig for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka despite their poor performances in the recently concluded series against Australia.
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“The foot won’t rule me out for [the] rest of summer”
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Starc has confirmed that he will delay having his ankle surgically repaired in order to represent his side in the two-match Test series against New Zealand in February and in the World Twenty20 in March.
Steyn has yet to recover from a groin strain he suffered in the first Test
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South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn will miss the second Test against India in Bangalore as he has not sufficiently recovered from a groin strain.
“I am disappointed what Saeed said recently”
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal’s contract following his outburst about the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“I extend a public apology to all whom I may have offended”
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The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have reinstated Phil Simmons as the national team’s head coach.
“I want to carry on and keep myself motivated and maintain my fitness”
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Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has signed with Rangpur for the third edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which will start on November 22.
