Month: May 2017

Mathews unlikely for Sri Lanka's tournament opener

May 31, 2017
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© AFP Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is likely to miss his team’s Champions Trophy opener against South Africa on Saturday due to a calf injury. Vice-captain Upul Tharanga is the likeliest candidate to lead the team in Mathews’ stead. Mathews has not played internationals since January because of a hamstring complaint, and had also missed a tri-series in Zimbabwe late last year because of “multiple injuries” in his legs….

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Mashrafe pragmatic about Bangladesh's chances

Play 01:35 ‘On our day, we can beat anybody’ – Mashrafe “People think that this time we will take the Champions Trophy home.” Mashrafe Mortaza, the Bangladesh captain, could not control his laughter. No, Mashrafe was not trying to pinch himself while talking about expectations of his team back in Bangladesh. It’s likely the laughter was just a way of Mashrafe being realistic about his side’s chances in a tournament…

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Worcs drop Kohler-Cadmore over Yorks interest

May 31, 2017
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore has made consistent contributions for Worcestershire this season © Getty Images Worcestershire have dropped Tom Kohler-Cadmore after he told them he planned to join Yorkshire at the end of the season. ESPNcricinfo understands that Kohler-Cadmore, who is out of contract at the end of the current season, has been omitted from the side to play Sussex in a Championship match starting on Friday. It currently remains unclear whether…

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Roy gets unequivocal backing from Morgan

Play 00:22 WATCH – Bairstow hurts himself at training Jonny Bairstow‘s relentless pursuit of a Champions Trophy starting berth has fallen, officially, on deaf ears, after it was confirmed by Eoin Morgan, England’s ODI captain, that the out-of-form Jason Roy will be backed to the hilt in the forthcoming Champions Trophy – even if his barren run of form continues in Thursday’s tournament opener against Bangladesh at The Oval. Roy,…

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Dhoni will relish the competition for his spot – Fleming

Play 06:14 Fleming: Dhoni not arrogant enough to assume he will play 2019 World Cup Stephen Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, believes MS Dhoni can extend his international career until the 2019 World Cup. Fleming, who has worked alongside Dhoni during IPL coaching stints with Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiant, believes the former India captain will relish the competition he faces from players like Rishabh Pant, KL…

May 31, 2017
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Mommsen back for WCL matches against Namibia

May 31, 2017
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Cricket Scotland said that Preston Mommsen still held “a burning ambition to be part of the Scotland set-up” © Peter Della Penna Former Scotland captain Preston Mommsen, who retired from international cricket last year, has returned to the side for their upcoming World Cricket League Championship fixtures against Namibia. Mommsen had retired, aged 29, in November to pursue “a very exciting and attractive opportunity in the corporate world”. Cricket Scotland…

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Blockbusting England must beware complacency

Match facts June 1, 2017Start time 10.30am local (0930 GMT) Play 05:30 Fleming: Short, sharp tournament bodes well Big picture Two of the most-improved ODI teams of the last two years will be pitted against each other in the Champions Trophy opener. England and Bangladesh have turned heads with their progressive approach as they have developed settled line-ups that can match any top team. Both have been entertaining to watch,…

May 31, 2017
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SLC announces contracts for 30 uncapped female players

Women’s cricket in Sri Lanka has received a major boost as Sri Lanka Cricket awarded contracts to 30 young female players of potential, and named them in a national development squad. Players were identified through the recently concluded Under-23 provincial tournament, and are set to be paid to train in their home provinces for the next six months, following which the squad will be re-evaluated, and the number of paid…

May 31, 2017
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Hider, Nasir help Gazi Group draw level with Abahani

May 31, 2017
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File photo – Nasir Hossain hit nine fours during his 64-ball 61 © BCB Gazi Group Cricketers kept pace with Abahani Limited by levelling with them on 22 points, courtesy a five-wicket win over Prime Bank Cricket Club in Fatullah. Abahani stay on top by virtue of a marginally superior net run-rate, but the race is getting tighter with two rounds of matches still remaining in the competition. This Super…

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Kumble's future uncertain after Kohli's feedback

Play 04:11 Bal: Can’t judge Kumble’s performance only on results India’s campaign for Champions Trophy has begun under a cloud of discontent within the dressing room with the captain, and possibly a few other senior players, expressing a lack of confidence in their head coach. Speculation had been rife ever since the BCCI chose not to automatically extend the tenure of Anil Kumble as the head coach, choosing instead to…

May 31, 2017
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