Kamran Akmal: “Alhamdulliah for everything Umar Akmal, waiting to see you on the field again”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal said he can’t wait to see his brother Umar start playing cricket again.
Danish Kaneria: “Zero tolerance policy only [applies] on Danish Kaneria [and] not on others, can anybody answer the reason why I [got a] life ban [and] not others? Are [policies applied] only on cast, colour and powerful backgrounds?”
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Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of not helping him with his life ban after Umar Akmal’s ban was reduced from three years to 18 months.
Kamran Akmal: “It is a big relief for us to be honest that the ban has reduced from three years to 1.5 years. Still, it is too long and harsh for Umar as he wants to play cricket as soon as possible”
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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has said that his brother Umar’s ban is still “too long and harsh” even though it was reduced from three years to 18 months.
Umar Akmal: “I will decide about the remaining sentence and try to get it reduced further”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal may look to get his ban decreased further after it was reduced from three years to one-and-a-half.
Sarfraz exults after hitting the winning runs
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Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals seemed to be fading when they were reduced to 162/7, but captain Sarfraz Ahmed ensured that didn’t happen as he clubbed an unbeaten 61 help his side defeat Sri Lanka by three wickets.
“He’s always looking to influence the game: with the bat, ball, or even in the field”
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England captain Eoin Morgan has heaped praise on all-rounder Ben Stokes following his superb performance in their Champions Trophy match against Australia on Saturday.
“I think in these conditions, England will be my firm favourites”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has backed England to win the Champions Trophy next month.
Ngidi finished with figures of 2-12 off two overs on debut
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Debutant Lungi Ngidi took two wickets in a highly economical spell, while batsman David Miller smashed a quickfire 40 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the first Twenty20 International in Centurion.
McCullum will miss the Heat’s match against the Stars
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Brisbane Heat captain Brendon McCullum has been suspended for one match after maintaining a slow over-rate during his side’s loss to the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Guptill was named Man of the Match for his magnificent knock of 90
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New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill’s impressive form with the bat continued during the first ODI against Australia in Auckland as he smashed an entertaining 90 to lead his side to a 159-run win.
