Zimbabwe have not played a three-Test series since 2001
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Zimbabwe are set to play their first three-Test series in over 13 years when they tour Bangladesh in October this year.
Pakistan and New Zealand last faced each other in 2010-11
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New Zealand will travel to the United Arab Emirates for three Tests, five ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International against Pakistan in November-December.
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“It is a great shame for him and I know that he is really disappointed with the news”
England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow will be out of action for up to six weeks after breaking his finger while representing Yorkshire in a three-day warm-up match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.
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“I’m very determined to finish my career in a strong way and leave this team better than when I took over”
After having a very poor series against Bangladesh, where he only averaged 18 with the bat, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has admitted that “as captain I need more runs”.
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NZC stated that Taylor’s injury is not serious
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is set to undergo rehabilitation after aggravating a knee injury he sustained upon returning home from the tour of Bangladesh last month.
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“Rohit defines aggression and fearless cricket and I am looking forward to seeing him in whites”
Legendary India batsman VVS Laxman has announced that opener Rohit Sharma “is ready to make his Test debut” against the West Indies tomorrow in Kolkata.
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“Shillingford has been excellent for us in the last couple of Tests”
West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach and spinner Shane Shillingford are doubtful to play in the first Test against India in Kolkata as both of them are struggling to recover from shoulder injuries.
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“I’ve come out here with the mentality to play”
England batsman Michael Carberry has announced that he is determined to play in the Ashes this year and added that he did not come all this way to sit on the sidelines.
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“It is very exciting to lead the guys out, everyone is raring to go and it should be good fun”
England vice-captain Matt Prior will lead the national team during their three-day warm-up match against Western Australia in Perth tomorrow.
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Mumbai was initially the frontrunner to host the warm-up game
The West Indies’ three-day warm-up game against Uttar Pradesh has been moved from Cuttack to the Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata.
