“He will miss a minimum of four weeks”
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Asela Gunaratne will miss the remainder of the Test series against India, as well as the ODI and Twenty20 series that follows.
Rahul will play no part in the first Test
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India opener Lokesh Rahul has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka after being diagnosed with viral fever.
Pradeep last played Test cricket in January 2017
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Pace bowler Nuwan Pradeep has returned to Sri Lanka’s squad for the first Test against India in Galle.
“The body is still very unsure and it keeps holding me back every time”
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India opener Lokesh Rahul has admitted that he is “nervous” about his Test comeback as he doesn’t want to aggravate the shoulder injury he suffered earlier this year.
“I’m going to be playing a lot of cricket in South Africa over the next two years, so we’ll see”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has hinted that he is contemplating resurrecting his international career with his native South Africa.
Ball will miss the first Test against South Africa
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England will be without pace bowler Jake Ball for the first Test against South Africa after he was diagnosed with a knee strain.
“Players who participate in disapproved cricket (e.g. exhibition matches) are not permitted to participate in ICC approved cricket for a minimum of six months thereafter”
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Cricket Australia has issued a warning to the players, saying that they could be hit with a six-month ban if they opt to take part in any matches or tournaments without the board’s approval.
“We have not decided about (playing him)”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir underwent a fitness test at The Oval on Friday and is set to be given the green light to play in the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday.
“I think all we can do now is keep looking towards that World Cup and use this as a really good platform”
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Joe Root has backed England for World Cup glory in 2019 even though they were recently eliminated from the Champions Trophy, which is being played in their backyard.
Sarfraz exults after hitting the winning runs
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Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals seemed to be fading when they were reduced to 162/7, but captain Sarfraz Ahmed ensured that didn’t happen as he clubbed an unbeaten 61 help his side defeat Sri Lanka by three wickets.
