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ICC Test Championship: Riaz ready for Test return if needed in England
Wahab Riaz took an indefinite break from test cricket last year just before Pakistan toured Australia
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Holding ICC T20 WC unrealistic amid Covid-19: Cricket Australia Chairman
I would say it is unlikely, trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through Covid spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult, says CA chairman
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It's all about winning, no room for friendship: Roach warns Jofra Archer
West Indies is gearing up to compete against England in a three-match Test series, beginning July 8. However, the matches will be played behind closed doors due coronavirus pandemic
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England board admits 'systemic racism' exists, cricket not immune to it
In a statement on Friday, the ECB said it must learn from the 'Black Lives Matter' movement erupted after the killing of African-American George Floyd by a white policeman in Minneapolis
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New ball game
This will be a completely different kind of a tour, with empty stands, new rules, and different logistics
Not going to be a normal bilateral series in England: Jason Holder
The three-Test series will mark the resumption of international cricket after the sport was suspended since March due to Covid-19 crisis
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Pakistan tour of England: Amir, Sohail pull out due to personal reasons
Pakistan will send 28 players and 14 player support personnel for three Tests and three T20Is to be played in August and September
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On this day 34 years ago, India registered first-ever Test win at Lord's
Till date, India has managed to win just two Tests at the Lord's Cricket Ground
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West Indies arrive in Manchester for three-match Test series vs England
The first Test is slated to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton (July 8-12) with the second and third matches at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 16-20 and then July 24-28
Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10
There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.
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Nasser Hussain, Anderson engage in hilarious banter over 2002 Gabba Test
Hussain revealed he was asked to put together top-10 moments featuring England by a sports broadcaster between 1990-2020.
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On this day 2 yrs ago, NZ women's team scored highest total in ODI cricket
The New Zealand women's team also known as White Ferns went on to post a mammoth 491/4 in an ODI against Ireland at Dublin
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ECB self-isolation rule casts doubts on Root's inclusion for 1st Test vs WI
The first game of the three-Test series begins at the Aegeas Bowl from July 8 and Root's wife is due around the same time
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Michael Vaughan slams England's handling of Plunkett, says it's a disgrace
Plunkett, 35, has not played for England since helping the team win the World Cup last year
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Where India cricket team stands as Australia, England, Lanka start training
ICC guidelines say players must train before resuming cricket, specifically urging fast bowlers to follow its advice
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Joe Root awaits birth of 2nd child, could miss July 8 Test vs West Indies
Root's wife, Carrie, is due to give birth to their second child at the start of July and the first Test in Southampton is scheduled to begin on July 8
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Covid-19 impact: County players agree extended pay cut for June and July
In April, Professional Cricketers' Association had announced that county players have also agreed to take wage reductions in line with those which have been made to the salaries of non-playing staff
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West Indies cricket board approves 'bio-secure' England tour for 3 Tests
The series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark the resumption of international cricket which has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Never said India lost to England deliberately in 2019 WC: Ben Stokes
England became the eventual champion by beating New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord's to lift its maiden World Cup title since the inception of the competition.
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ICC board meet: Decision on T20 WC postponement deferred till June 10
The ICC also launched an inquiry into concerns over the 'confidentiality' of its functioning, which the Board felt has been breached in the past few days
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