Mohammad Hafeez: “If I talk about Saud Shakeel, I am yet to understand what kind of doubts or restrictions the management has regarding him”
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Mohammad Hafeez believes it is impossible for the Pakistan management to have any “doubts or restrictions” about selecting middle order batsman Saud Shakeel in the ODI team.
The Pakistan players are reportedly unhappy about not being able to move around the hotel freely
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The Pakistan players are not happy staying in a five-star hotel in Islamabad ahead of the limited overs series against Zimbabwe, according to sources.
Reviews will no longer he lost for decisions that are umpire’s call
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Starting from October 1, teams will keep hold of their review if the Decision Review System (DRS) shows it to be umpire’s call.
“We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour”
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The MCC have passed new laws, which will come into effect on October 1, 2017, that will hand umpires the authority to send players off for severe breaches of behaviour.
Richardson believes that the new ODI rules will help create a more even contest between bat and ball
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have implemented a number of new ODI rules that will ensure the format isn’t so batsman-friendly any more.
“Let the bowlers rub the ball in the dirt if they want because not all bowlers can produce reverse swing”
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Legendary South Africa batsman Barry Richards has announced that ball tampering should be legalised since the sport has become too batsman-friendly.
“I’ve just got to go out and keep bowling well and keep putting my hand up for selection”
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Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed that he was out of contention for the World Cup even before the recent Test series against India started.
Amir has not played any competitive cricket since August 2010
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Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Mohammad Amir may start playing competitive cricket next month since the International Cricket Council (ICC) are set to approve his reintegration under their recently revised anti-corruption code.
“It might be a callous, uncaring way to look at it but what we’ve got to take in mind is what happened to Phil Hughes is a tragic accident”
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Legendary Australia pace bowler Merv Hughes believes that the first ball of the upcoming Test series between the Baggy Greens and India should be a bouncer.
“Seeing the green and gold streamers was a reminder these people want to see some cricket played, want to see us get out there and beat the Indians”
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Following the funeral of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, pace bowler Ryan Harris announced that he is ready to face India when the first Test commences on December 9 in Adelaide.
