“His outstanding efforts with the bat could not be ignored any longer”
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Roston Chase has been drafted into the West Indies’ squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
“Recent history and the depth of the India squad gives it a slight edge heading into the game”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that India hold a “slight edge” going into their Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.
“Jason Roy is part of our strong opening partnership with Alex Hales, and he’ll definitely play”
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England captain Eoin Morgan has insisted that Jason Roy will retain his place as Alex Hales’ opening partner during the Champions Trophy.
“I always had confidence that I’d be in the squad”
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Australia opener Aaron Finch has revealed that there was no doubt in his mind that he would be part of the country’s Champions Trophy squad.
In addition to being the green light to play the second ODI, Stokes will also be allowed to bowl
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been given the all clear to play in the second ODI against South Africa in Southampton on Saturday.
“Speaking to some of the Aussie players I said ‘you might lick your lips at some of the bowling because Anderson and Broad can’t play five Test matches'”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes that Australia will be “licking their lips” if the pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad are unable to stay fit throughout the upcoming Ashes series later this year.
“It’s not like we are playing them for the first time and there’s no need for any extra motivation”
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India and Pakistan is arguably the pinnacle when it comes to on and off-field rivalry in international cricket, but India skipper Virat Kohli insists that his side will treat the match like any other game when the two nations lock horns at the Champions Trophy on June 4.
“This is my first time at a big tournament and I am looking forward to it”
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Australia all-rounder Travis Head enjoyed a highly successful summer and is looking to carry the momentum into the Champions Trophy in England next month.
“I won’t be too disappointed that I wasn’t out there playing”
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said that he has no regrets over missing the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Sunday.
Karthik was a member of the India team that triumphed at the Champions Trophy in 2013
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India have brought Dinesh Karthik into their Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for batsman Manish Pandey, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a left side strain.
