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Former captains warn against Ben Stokes replacing Joe Root as Test skipper
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Monday, 08 June 2020 04:44
David Gower and Kevin Pietersen have raised concerns that Ben Stokes might be burdened by the additional responsibility if he is asked to stand in as England's Test captain this summer. Joe Root is set to miss at least one of the three Tests against West Indies in order to be present at the birth of his second child, due…
South African Cricketers' Association say CSA lacks will to conclude Thabang Moroe case
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Monday, 08 June 2020 08:49
The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) has accused Cricket South Africa's board of a "lack of will" to conclude suspended CEO Thabang Moroe's disciplinary proceedings which remain unresolved more than six months after Moroe was put on paid leave. Moroe continues to earn his full salary of R350,000 a month (approx. US $20,809) while acting CEO Dr Jacques Faul has…
Ireland's return to training boosts prospects of England ODI series
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Monday, 08 June 2020 06:44
The prospects of Ireland's ODI series against England going ahead were boosted on Monday, as their centrally-contracted players returned to training under strict health protocols following government approval.Cricket Ireland has been involved in discussions with the ECB for several weeks about moving the three-match series forward from September to the end of July, and the games look set to go…
Saleem Malik responds to PCB inquiry on 2000 sting operation
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Monday, 08 June 2020 09:02
Saleem Malik has formally responded to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on a pending inquiry against him that is beyond the scope of allegations that led to his life ban on match-fixing charges in 2000. The case, ESPNcricinfo understands, is related to a sting operation from 2000 - carried out by the now-defunct News of the World, the same newspaper…
Michael Clarke, Lyn Larsen receive Order of Australia honours
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Sunday, 07 June 2020 22:21
Michael Clarke has been named an Officer (AO) and Lyn Larsen a Member (AM) in the general division of the Order of Australia in the Queen's latest birthday honours list.Clarke was recognised for "distinguished service to cricket as a player at the national and international level, through leadership roles, and to the community". He played 115 Tests, 245 ODIs and…
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