Chandimal was forced to retire hurt on 52
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Sri Lanka batsman Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup after injuring his hamstring during the national team’s 64-run loss to Australia on Sunday.
Charles’ last ODI for the West Indies came against New Zealand in January 2014
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Johnson Charles will replace Darren Bravo in the West Indies’ World Cup squad after the latter suffered a low-grade hamstring tear.
“Scans on James Faulkner’s injured side have confirmed a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain”
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Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been diagnosed with a side strain and will undergo “intensive treatment” over the next two weeks.
Roach dismissed Alviro Petersen and Faf du Plessis on day one
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West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach might not bowl for the remainder of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion after he injured his ankle.
“The specialist surgeon has confirmed a minor fracture and has advised 48 hours of close monitoring”
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Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has been diagnosed with a minor skull fracture after he was hit on the side of the head by a delivery from New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson.
Khan (right) and ul-Haq (left) both scored centuries
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Pakistan batsman Younis Khan and captain Misbah-ul-Haq both made centuries to help their side achieve a mammoth first innings total of 566 against New Zealand on the second day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
“It’s obviously bitterly disappointing for Max to miss out on the tour which is so vital to our World Cup preparations”
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Ireland pace bowler Max Sorensen has been ruled out of the national team’s tour of Australia and New Zealand next month after sustaining a fractured right wrist during the recent ODI series against Scotland.
“These tests were held to see whether the players have followed the procedures to maintain fitness standards given to them in the fitness camp”
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Pakistan players could be fined as much as 25 per cent of their monthly wages if they fail to adhere to the fitness levels imposed by the National Cricket Academy.
“We will take him to the doctor today and see if he is healthy enough to fly back home”
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Bangladesh batsman Imrul Kayes has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies in St Lucia after sustaining a skin infection.
“If it means I have to fly a couple of days earlier than the boys on the long trips then that’s what I’ve got to do”
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Australia captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he is considering arriving earlier than his team-mates during all future overseas tours in order to ensure that he is fully fit when they start.
