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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.

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.

Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series with shoulder injury

"Yes, Washington Sundar is ruled out of the Zimbabwe series. He has suffered an injury on his left shoulder while fielding during the Royal London Cup game between Lancashire and Worcestershire at Old Trafford. He will have to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Kagiso Rabada's involvement in first Test might have to be a leap of faith for Proteas

It would seem that Kagiso Rabada's involvement in the first Test between the Proteas and England, starting at Lord's on Wednesday, might have to boil down to team management taking a leap of faith.

Suryakumar Yadav is a bit like AB de Villiers, No. 4 is his best spot: Ricky Ponting

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 AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime.

James Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival

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.

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

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

Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series with shoulder injury

Kagiso Rabada's involvement in first Test might have to be a leap of faith for Proteas

Suryakumar Yadav is a bit like AB de Villiers, No. 4 is his best spot: Ricky Ponting

James Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival