It’s possible I might play for England, Pakistan spinner hints at switching allegiance

Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir said it's possible he might play for England

Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir: “If I get an offer to play international cricket elsewhere, I will definitely try to avail it – because a cricketer’s job is to play cricket. And if you’re getting the chance to play at the highest level, then why not?”

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Pakistan spinner Usama Mir has hinted there is a possibility he might play for England in the future.

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They can be sacked at any time, Wasim on Misbah and Waqar

Wasim Khan said Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis can be sacked at any time

Wasim Khan: “A three-year deal has been signed with him and [bowling coach] Waqar Younis but they can be let go before their given term”

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief executive Wasim Khan has said head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis can be sacked at any time, even though they have signed three-year deals.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: All county players should have learnt something from Tom Maynard’s tragic death, says Michael Vaughan

Vaughan hopes all county players remain clean after witnessing the consequences of drug abuse

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that all county players should have learnt some serious lessons from the tragic death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Surrey bolster roster by signing Ricky Ponting

Ponting will captain Surrey in Smith’s absence

Surrey may have considered themselves lucky after South African captain Graeme Smith agreed to sign a three-year deal with the club, but they may now be seen as real contenders to win the county league this year after reaching an agreement with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ottis Gibson signs new three-year deal to remain with the West Indies till 2016

Gibson has played a monumental role in the West Indies’ revival as of late

West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has signed a new three-year deal to remain with the national team till 2016 after the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) expressed their interest in retaining his services, especially for the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, which is set to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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