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Shaheen Shah Afridi blow as Pakistan tackle Netherlands in key ODI series

The 22-year-old paceman suffered a knee injury on the recent tour of Sri Lanka, a worrying setback with the Asia Cup -- and a meeting with old rivals India -- coming up at the end of the month. He has been ruled out of the first two matches, but Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hopes he could at least play some part in the series. "We're taking a couple of doctors with us to take care of Shaheen and want him to play a game against Netherlands to see if he's fit and ready for the Asia Cup," said Azam.

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

Suryakumar Yadav has received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius. Ponting suggested that Yadav should bat at number four in the Indian line-up. "Surya (Yadav) scores 360 degrees around the ground, a bit like an AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime. The lap shots, the late cuts, you know, the ramps over the keeper's head. He can hit down the ground," Ponting said on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

England Pacer James Anderson Relishing "Incredible" Test Revival

England fast bowler James Anderson says the team's "incredible" Test revival has left him eager to return to the fray in the upcoming series against South Africa. New Test captain Ben Stokes and red-ball coach Brendon McCullum have revitalised the side with their attacking philosophy since taking charge earlier in the English season. England beat Test world champions New Zealand in all three matches of their series before chasing down a huge target to beat India in early July in a match that was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hardik Pandya in full flow makes India a different side: Lance Klusener

Zimbabwe batting coach Klusener feels ODI series vs India will be learning curve for teamCHENNAI: The last fortnight has given Zimbabwe something to cheer about as they defeated Bangladesh in both T20 and ODI series at home. What was more heartening was to see the team notching up strong shows despite the absence of senior players like skipper Craig Ervine, all-rounder Sean Williams and pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara. Barring Williams who missed due to personal reasons, others were out injured.

"No Interest In The Style That They've Played": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball' Approach

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear "Bazball" as the Proteas seek to inflict England's first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. After a dismal run of just one victory in 17 Tests, England have won four from four under new skipper Stokes and coach McCullum heading into their series opener against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday.

A battle of minds and lungs at the dive chess world championship

LONDON : For a chess championship, the attire is a bit unusual: everyone is wearing swim trunks and goggles.

Paceman Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival ahead of Proteas showdown

England fast bowler James Anderson says the team's "incredible" Test revival has left him eager to return to the fray in the upcoming series against South Africa.

Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe ODI Series Due To Shoulder Injury: Report

All-rounder Washington Sundar's return to international cricket will be further delayed as a left shoulder injury sustained during a 50-over game for his county side Lancashire has now ruled him out of three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18.

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Shaheen Shah Afridi blow as Pakistan tackle Netherlands in key ODI series

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

England Pacer James Anderson Relishing "Incredible" Test Revival

Hardik Pandya in full flow makes India a different side: Lance Klusener

"No Interest In The Style That They've Played": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball' Approach

A battle of minds and lungs at the dive chess world championship

Paceman Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival ahead of Proteas showdown

Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe ODI Series Due To Shoulder Injury: Report