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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.

Australia Great Glenn McGrath Weighs In On Whether Umran Malik Should Slow Down To Get Better Control

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath was all praise for India fast bowler Umran Malik, saying that sheer pace is unique and that cannot be taught to any bowler in the world. Umran impressed everyone with his pace during the Indian Premier League 2022, clocking over 150 kph regularly. As a result, the Jammu and Kashmir pacer recently made his debut for India during the T20I series against Ireland. While several experts have suggested that Umran should focus more on line and length instead of pace. However, McGrath said that he hates seeing fast bowlers sacrificing pace to attain control.

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.

Afghanistan beat Ireland to level series

Ireland's T20 international series against Afghanistan is level at 2-2 with one match to play after the tourists triumphed by 27 runs in a rain-delayed fourth encounter at Stormont.

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.

Test and T20 cricket can sit together, feels Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss. Strauss, who is currently the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB)cricket committee, took into consideration the expanded two and half months window for the IPL while making the assessment. "One thing we know in other countries, Test cricket doesn't pay the bills, like it does here," Strauss told the Daily Telegraph.

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

Australia Great Glenn McGrath Weighs In On Whether Umran Malik Should Slow Down To Get Better Control

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

Afghanistan beat Ireland to level series

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

Test and T20 cricket can sit together, feels Andrew Strauss