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Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jonny Bairstow Among Players Signed By Abu Dhabi Knight Riders For ILT20

West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine and England batter Jonny Bairstow are among the players signed by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) for the inaugural edition of the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20). ADKR, owned by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), announced their squad on Tuesday. Trinbago Knight Riders, a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team is also owned by KKR. The squad also includes Ireland opener Paul Stirling, Sri Lankan players Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka and Seekkuge Prasanna, South African player Colin Ingram, West Indies players Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul and Raymon Reifer, Jamaica's Kennar Lewis, USA's Ali Khan, Netherlands' Brandon Glover.

South Africa hopeful Kagiso Rabada will be fit for first Test against England

Rabada is a huge figure in the South African seam attack and his loss would be a massive blow as he battles back from an ankle problem sustained in the Twenty20 International series between the sides late last month.

South Africa hopeful Rabada will be fit for first test v England

LONDON : South Africa are hopeful key fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will be fit for the first test against England that starts at Lord's on Wednesday, but he has not been cleared to take his place in the side quite yet, according to captain Dean Elgar.

Ben Stokes wants England to stick to their guns over 'Bazball'

There has been a lot of chatter about England's attacking style of play, nicknamed 'Bazball' because of new coach Brendon McCullum, that swept them to four wins in a row in June-July, each time successfully chasing over 275 to win against New Zealand and India. South Africa skipper Dean Elgar suggested England's all-out attack with the bat was unsustainable and would eventually see them fail, but Stokes says the die has been cast and they will not waiver from their plans.

Watch: Imran Tahir Celebrates Wicket With Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' Celebration

Age does not seem to be a factor for 43-year-old South African bowler Imram Tahir. While the leg-spinner has already achieved a lot in his illustrious cricket career so far, his zeal to do well in every game is still intact. Among the many impressive things about Tahir is his celebration style after taking a wicket. On Monday, the player was once again at his very best in that department as he performed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' celebration after taking the wicket of Dawid Malan in The Hundred.

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Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jonny Bairstow Among Players Signed By Abu Dhabi Knight Riders For ILT20

South Africa hopeful Kagiso Rabada will be fit for first Test against England

South Africa hopeful Rabada will be fit for first test v England

Ben Stokes wants England to stick to their guns over 'Bazball'

Watch: Imran Tahir Celebrates Wicket With Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' Celebration

Stokes wants England to stick to their guns over 'Bazball'

Ireland's Future Tours Program fixtures confirmed

Ben Foakes returns to England's playing XI for first Test against South Africa