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    County Championship 2020 | Nottinghamshire sign Mohammad Abbas

    After a successful two year stint with Leicestershire, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas has bagged a contract with another county club - Nottinghamshire. Abbas will be part of the Notts setup for the initial phase of the summer before he switches to don the whites for Pakistan against England.
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    Overlooked and overshadowed, Joe’s fire continues to "Burn" bright

    “Even through the darkest days, this fire burns, always.” What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear this line: a track from the “As Daylight Dies” record of the American band Killswitch Engage or a certain tall opener from Queensland who has this phlegmatic demeanour about him?
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    Kane Williamson plays the ball bit later than anyone else, opines Steve Smith

    Steve Smith, ahead of Australia's clash against New Zealand, has spoken highly of Kane Williamson, who according to Smith, plays the ball a little later than anyone else in the world currently. The former Aussie captain has also backed the tradition hosting Boxing day Test matches at the MCG.
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    Captaincy in Australia is unlike in other countries, Pakistan lacked in this department, criticizes Ian Chappell

    Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has come hard at criticizing the inadequacy of Pakistan’s captaincy strategy in the recently concluded series down under. The hosts steamrolled over a clueless Pakistan, handing them an innings defeat across both games of the two-match Test series.
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    Shane Warne strikes gold with Rajasthan Royals stake

    Former Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne has struck gold after being assured 0.75% stake for every year of IPL that he played for the franchise after he came out of retirement in 2008. Against all odds, Warne had led an underdog Rajasthan side to IPL glory in the inaugural edition in 2008.
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    Reports | Naseem Shah to be replaced from U-19 WC squad after being named in senior team

    After being criticised from many quarters, Pakistan Cricket Board are set to replace Naseem Shah from the U-19 squad as he will be in the Test team for the Sri Lanka series which will also mark the return of Test cricket to Pakistan. Two reserve pacers have already been named in the national camp.
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    South African cricket needs to rebuild to be great again, states Faf du Plessis

    Faf du Plessis has broken his silence about the ongoing state of unrest in the entire South African cricket setup. With Thabang Moroe dethroned as the chief executive of Cricket South Africa (CSA) board, they are in dire need of a stable structure right ahead of the England series.
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    PAK vs SL | Suranga Lakmal ruled out due to dengue

    Sri Lanka were struck a heavy a blow ahead of the Test series in Pakistan, starting December 11, after pace spearhead Suranga Lakmal got ruled out of the tour with dengue. While Sri Lanka will miss the services of Lakmal, the board has named Asitha Fernando, who will join the team midway the tour.
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    newscricket3 days ago

    16-year-old Farhan Zakhil to lead Afghanistan in U19 WC campaign

    On Sunday, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) selection committee announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup, 16-year-old Farhan Zakhil was named the captain. The Under-19 World Cup will be starting in January next year and will be held in South Africa.
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    BBL 2019-20 | Julia Price to assist Darren Lehmann with Brisbane Heat

    Former Australia wicketkeeper Julia Price will become the first woman to coach in men’s Big Bash League. She will join the Brisbane Heat’s coaching setup midway through the tournament as Ryan Harris will leave the squad to work with Australia’s Under-19 team for the World Cup.
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