“It’s a mix of excitement and a few nerves”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has admitted that he is excited and nervous about his Test debut against India in Southampton.
“Jos is one of the most talented players I’ve ever seen to hit a cricket ball”
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England Twenty20 star Alex Hales has announced that he believes wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler can become a superstar “once he finds his feet at the Test level”.
“I can’t wait for it to be Sunday now”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has revealed that “it is a dream come true” after he was included in the Test squad for the third Test against India in Southampton.
Buttler will finally get his chance to shine in the longest format of the game
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Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has already captured the attention of the fans and national selectors with his awe-inspiring big hits and incredible athleticism. But, the question on everyone’s mind is how he is going to fare when he steps into the Test arena for the first time.
“We’re looking for him to be able to play somewhere before Christmas”
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Australia batsman Shaun Marsh and pace bowler Ryan Harris have been ruled out of the upcoming series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in October.
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Morris will miss the World Twenty20 and IPL as a result of his injury
South Africa pace bowler Chris Morris will be out of action for the next six months after succumbing to an ankle injury, which will need to be surgically repaired.
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“What I can’t afford to do is throw myself back into the international arena prematurely and re-injure myself”
New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of the upcoming home series against the West Indies as he believes it is too early to guarantee that he has fully recovered from his Achilles injury.
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“To have come back and scored a double hundred in these conditions – almost sub-continental and with the heat – is something I will never forget”
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has praised his team for beating Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs in the second Test in Dubai as it ensured the Proteas remained unbeaten away from home since Sri Lanka defeated them in 2006.
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“I would love to play against them, but it all depends how it all goes for me in the coming weeks”
Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul has revealed that he is “yearning to play some matches” after spending six months on the sidelines due to a knee injury he sustained in South Africa.
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Smith and Steyn will both play a crucial role in helping South Africa keep hold of their number one Test team ranking
South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith and pace demon Dale Steyn are set to make their highly-anticipated international comebacks in the Proteas’ upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will play Pakistan, later this month.
