Powell has not played Test cricket since June 2014
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Batsman Kieran Powell is set to play his first Test match in almost three years after he was included in the West Indies’ squad for the first Test against Pakistan.
Iyer has yet to make his international debut
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Uncapped batsman Shreyas Iyer has been drafted into India’s squad for the fourth Test against Australia in Dharamsala.
Akmal last played international cricket in April 2014
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After knocking on the national selectors’ door for the last couple of months with a string of strong performances in domestic cricket, Kamran Akmal has finally regained his spot in Pakistan’s ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
“We believe he is now 100% fit and fully able to compete for his place in the team”
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South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has been included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, along with uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen.
It is unclear whether Guptill will be fit for the third ODI
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill’s stint on the sidelines continues as he has been ruled out of the one-off Twenty20 International and first two ODIs against South Africa due to a hamstring injury.
“Cooky is the one player who has any realistic chance of challenging Sachin Tendulkar’s run-scoring feats”
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Legendary England all-rounder Sir Ian Botham believes that Alastair Cook is capable of breaking iconic India batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs scored in Test history.
“We are hopeful this is only a low grade injury but will know more in the coming days”
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Australia all-rounder James Faulker has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury.
Kohli will not feature in the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka
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India batsman Virat Kohli will be rested for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka later this month.
Wright celebrates after scoring his century
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Melbourne Stars opener Luke Wright smashed a sparkling century to help his side take down the Melbourne Renegades by seven wickets.
Ashwin finished with career-best figures of 7-66 off 29.5 overs
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India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sliced through South Africa’s batting line-up with seven wickets to lead his side to a 124-run win and snap the Proteas’ nine-year away winning streak.
