Hasan Ali: “I have been playing continuously for the past six months, in all three formats, which is why it was important for me to get some rest”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has revealed that he is missing the upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia since he needs to rest and recuperate ahead of the World Cup in May.
Quinton de Kock is nursing a groin injury
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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock and captain Faf du Plessis will be sidelined for the remainder of the ongoing Twenty20 series against Pakistan.
Mohammad Amir could miss the entire tour of Zimbabwe or a certain portion of it
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler is likely to miss the national team’s entire tour of Zimbabwe, or at least a small portion of it.
Pat Cummins will travel back to Australia after the fifth ODI against India
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Australia have decided to rest pace bowler Pat Cummins for the three-match Twenty20 series against India, which gets underway next month.
Herath will be sidelined for the third Test against India
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Veteran Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has been rested for the third Test against India in Pallekele due to a stiff back.
“Nuwan Pradeep’s out for one or two months”
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Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against India due to a hamstring injury.
Thirimanne has not played Test cricket since June 2016
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Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne is back in Sri Lanka’s squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.
Gunaratne is being transported to Colombo, where he will undergo surgery
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Asela Gunaratne could be ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against India after he fractured his left thumb while fielding on the opening day of the first Test in Galle.
Rahul will play no part in the first Test
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India opener Lokesh Rahul has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka after being diagnosed with viral fever.
“A coach’s role, effectively speaking, is to stay in the background and let the onus be on the players”
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India head coach Ravi Shastri has made it clear that captain Virat Kohli will be the authoritative figure of the national team.
