“He is the most prolific batsman in this format and will add value to our team at the top of the order”
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The West Indies have recalled flamboyant opener Chris Gayle for the lone Twenty20 International against India on Sunday in Jamaica.
De Villiers was fined 20 per cent of his match fee
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers was docked 20 per cent of his match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against England at Headingley on Wednesday.
Southee will miss the third Test against South Africa
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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee will play no part in the third Test against South Africa in Hamilton due to a torn hamstring.
Azhar will miss the second ODI and is doubtful for the third match as well
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Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has been ruled out of the second ODI against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday after failing to sufficiently recover from a hamstring injury.
“It is very sad and disappointing to see the level that West Indies cricket has sunk to”
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Legendary West Indies pace bowler Sir Andy Roberts has slammed the national team for the lack of heart and competitiveness they have shown as of late.
The severity of Bishoo’s injury has yet to be determined
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The West Indies have been dealt another major blow after spinner Devendra Bishoo fell and injured his left rotator cuff while training on the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
“He is a guy that can turn the game with a good spell”
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South Africa have drafted pace bowler Marchant de Lange into the Test squad for the last two Tests against India as a cover for fellow seamer Dale Steyn.
“I’ve actually been against it the whole time”
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has voiced his opposition towards day-night Tests on the day that he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in Melbourne.
Fans in Christchurch were treated to the largest fireworks display in the city’s history
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Thousands of fans at Hagley Park in Christchurch were left in awe following a breathtaking opening ceremony to launch the start of the 2015 World Cup.
“The ironic thing is if the captain hadn’t been suspended, Taylor probably wouldn’t have played”
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Following his superb knock of 90 against Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI in Colombo, legendary England all-rounder Sir Ian Botham believes that James Taylor “might now have booked himself a ticket to the World Cup”.
