“The message we’re sending to the recalled players is that you have to raise your game on important tours and compete, and we should be able to see some effort,” Aaqib Javed says
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Stanlake emerges as unlikely Test contender
The tall fast bowler has had an injury-hit career but, after a white-ball return, Australia’s selectors are keeping an eye on him
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Bouchier century sets England up for record 282-run chase against Ireland
Visitors had been well placed thanks to trio of half-centuries but powerful hosts romped to target
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Muneeba, Pakistan’s spinners knock Thailand out of Asia Cup
Putthawong, Laomi were excellent but Pakistan’s spinners ensured Thailand never got close
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‘Felt like I had to speak to Klaasen’ – Pretorius’ phone-a-friend moment
Pretorius took his time to settle before getting to his highest T20I score as Klaasen helps “in terms of my mindset”
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Lewis, Hunter, Stokell fifties drive Ireland to 281 for 5
England concede 20 wides in lacklustre bowling effort in first ODI at Grace Road
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Pretorius’ career-best 94 sets up big win against lacklustre Zimbabwe
SA lost 6 for 31 to finish on 185, before Fortuin and Jansen shared seven wickets in big win
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Pakistan bat in their Asia Cup campaign opener on slow pitch
Thailand’s captain Naruemol Chaiwai returns in must-win contest
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Former board director Rahman among three charged in BCB’s latest corruption probe
The recent charges are part of the BCB integrity unit’s overall investigation into the last few editions of the BPL
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Mukesh, Sooryavanshi take East Zone into Duleep Trophy final
Central Zone’s batters showed little resistance on third day, which saw 13 wickets fall