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Jonny Bairstow has pulled out of Welsh Fire's Hundred campaign to focus on resting and recuperating before England's upcoming Test series against South Africa.
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Jonny Bairstow Pulls Out Of Hundred To Rest Ahead Of South Africa Series
Jonny Bairstow has withdrawn from the controversial Hundred tournament in order to make sure he is fresh for England's upcoming three-Test series at home to South Africa. Bairstow was named in the England squad announced Tuesday for the first two Tests of a series that starts at Lord's on August 17. England and South Africa meet again at Manchester's Old Trafford before returning to London for the third Test at the Oval commencing on September 8. England also have a congested post-season touring schedule, particularly for multi-format international such as Bairstow, with series in Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and Bangladesh, in addition to the Twenty20 World Cup.
Watch: Zimbabwe Batter Goes Berserk As He Smashes 34 In An Over vs Bangladesh
Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 10 runs in the third and final T20I on Tuesday to win the series 2-1. At one stage, Zimbabwe were struggling at 67/6 in the 13th over while batting first, but Ryan Burl scored a quickfire 54 runs off just 28 balls to help Zimbabwe post 156/8 in 20 overs. Victor Nyauchi then returned with three wickets as Zimbabwe registered a 10-run win to seal the series 2-1.
India and Pakistan to clash at Asia Cup cricket
NEW DELHI: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash at the Asia Cup cricket in Dubai on August 28, organizers said on Tuesday as they released the match schedule. Political tensions mean cricketers from the two countries currently only meet in multi-nation events.
Bairstow pulls out of Hundred to rest ahead before Proteas series
Jonny Bairstow has withdrawn from the controversial Hundred tournament in order to make sure he is fresh for England's upcoming three-Test series at home to South Africa.
India set up summit clash with Bangladesh in SAFF U-20 Championship
India won thanks to an 89th minute winner from its number nine, Gurkirat Singh, at the Kalinga Stadium here to set up Friday's summit clash with Bangladesh. In a previous match, Bangladesh U20 played out a 1-1 draw with Nepal U20.
Burl, Jongwe star for Zimbabwe in first T20 series win over Bangladesh
After slumping to 67-6 off 13 overs in the third and final match, Burl and Jongwe smashed eight sixes and six fours between them off 31 balls to offer hope to the hosts.
India to face Pakistan in Dubai on August 28 as Asia Cup T20 fixtures announced
India begin their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan in Dubai later this month – the first meeting of the two sides since their T20 World Cup match in the UAE last year.