“I won’t be bowling, but I’m fully fit to play as a batsman”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has confirmed that he will be feature in his side’s Champions Trophy match against India on Thursday, but won’t bowl.
“We’re really hopeful to perform [in] this tournament and we’ll try to win this trophy as well.”
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has said that his side will take a bullish approach to the Champions Trophy in England as they have “nothing to lose”.
“It’s all about building up nicely before that tournament”
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England batsman Joe Root believes that the national team are prepared for what awaits them during their busy summer at home.
Cook made his mind up during the Test series against India
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Alastair Cook has conceded he knew that that his tenure as captain was over during the Test series against India in November to December last year.
Azhar regained his spot in the squad for the Champions Trophy
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Pakistan have recalled batsmen Azhar Ali and Umar Akmal for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
“The more you watch them, the more you pick up little things about their technique”
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England pace bowler James Anderson believes that all-rounder Ben Stokes could be able to provide crucial information on Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of the Ashes later this year.
“I’m really looking forward to leaning on him when I need to”
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England Test captain Joe Root has made it clear that he won’t hesitate to seek advice from his predecessor Alastair Cook.
“It would have been nice to have been considered for it but whether I would have taken it or not, I am not sure”
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England pace bowler James Anderson has revealed that he would have interested in replacing Alastair Cook as Test captain, but pointed out that he was never approached about the leadership role.
“If I’m fit then I definitely will try to play all seven”
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England pace bowler James Anderson has admitted that getting through the home season without any injuries remains his number one priority ahead of the Ashes series at the end of the year.
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.
