Babar Azam: “I really want to prove myself in Test cricket, so I will be doing my best to achieve my goals in this format”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has admitted that he is determined to prove to himself and everyone else that he is capable of excelling in Test cricket.
Babar Azam: “Somerset have already won the One-Day Cup so hopefully this year I can help them to go one step further and win the T20 [tournament] as well”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has revealed that he is determined to lead Somerset to victory in the 2019 Vitality Blast after his excellent performance in the World Cup.
Azhar Ali: “I feel fine now and am raring to go again”
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Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has brushed aside talk that his knee injury will prohibit him from being the player he once was.
Mason Crane will return to England
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England spinner Mason Crane will miss the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back.
Root (left) and Stokes will play no part in the Twenty20 series against South Africa
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England have called up five uncapped players for the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after opting to rest five regular faces, including batsman Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
Parnell’s condition has been “greatly exaggerated”
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South Africa all-rounder Wayne Parnell is set to play for Kent in their Royal London One-Day Cup match against Sussex on Friday despite suffering a major health scare earlier this week.
Parnell experienced chest pains and an abnormally fast pulse
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South Africa all-rounder Wayne Parnell was taken to hospital on Tuesday after experiencing tightness in his chest and an abnormally quick pulse.
Ronchi’s first game for Somerset will come against Middlesex on June 26
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Somerset have signed wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi as a replacement for his injured compatriot Corey Anderson.
Overton has taken 20 wickets in 14 List A games
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England have called up Somerset pace bowler Jamie Overton for the last two ODIs against New Zealand after fellow seamer Liam Plunkett suffered a thigh injury.
Jordan recorded figures of 1-97 off nine overs before suffering a side strain
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Uncapped Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton has been drafted into the England side for the third ODI against New Zealand after pace bowler Chris Jordan suffered a side strain during the second match at The Oval on Friday.
