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“He will be monitored over the next four to five days and will have further assessment done next week Monday to decide whether or not he can join up with the squad prior to the third Test in Cape Town”
South Africa all-rounder Ryan McLaren has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia in Port Elizabeth after suffering a mild concussion.
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“He won’t be bowling further in this match”
South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has announced that it was “very painful” to watch his compatriot, Morne Morkel, be helped off the pitch after sustaining an ankle injury.
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Smith will be out of action for approximately one to two weeks
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the limited overs series against Pakistan after being diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.
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Amla is still awaiting the birth of his second child
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is unlikely to participate in the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan as his wife is still yet to give birth to their second child.
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The ICC will ban zips on all cricket clothing by 2015
In light of the recent ball tampering scandal involving South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis, the International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will be banning zips on cricket kits by 2015.
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Steyn complained of tightness in his hamstring
South Africa’s chances of defeating Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai just got grimmer after pace spearhead Dale Steyn cut his training short on Sunday due to tightness in his right hamstring.
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There has been no word on when Donald will return
Just a few days after South Africa batsman Hashim Amla flew home to witness the birth of his second child, the Proteas’ bowling coach Allan Donald also returned home for an “extended leave of absence”.
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Sharif has appointed himself as Patron of the PCB
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, has demolished the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) governing board and replaced it with a five-member interim management committee (IMC).
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Hussey feels responsible for causing a split in the team and the infamous scuffle between Clarke and Katich
Legendary Australia batsman Michael Hussey has revealed that his failure to attend a boat party after his final Test match led to a massive split forming in the Australian camp.
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Akram has had a positive influence on Irfan and Khan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have given bowling coach Mohammad Akram a one-month extension on his contract as the national team prepare to host South Africa in the United Arab Emirates.
