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India cancel tour to Zimbabwe due to coronavirus concerns
(Reuters) – India will not travel to Zimbabwe for a one-day international series in August due to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said
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West Indies coach Simmons okay with fractured buildup - Stabroek News
WELLINGTON, (Reuters) - Almost half of the West Indies squad available for their first Twenty20 international against New Zealand later this month will only have been released from isolation on the morning of the game, coach Phil Simmons has
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Pakistan confirm Younis as batting coach for two years - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Former captain Younis Khan will continue as the men’s batting coach of Pakistan until the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022, the country’s cricket board (PCB) said yesterday. The article Pakistan confirm Younis as batting coach for two years appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Contrasting fates for Maloney, Ambris
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Windward Islands batsman Desron Maloney starred as La Soufriere Hikers thrashed Botanic Garden Rangers in the second match of the inaugural T10 Vincy Premier League here
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Charles fails again as Stallions lose, Walton hurt in Gladiators defeat - Stabroek News
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, CMC – Johnson Charles’s poor start to the Sri Lanka Premier League continued yesterday after his Jaffna Stallions went down by six wickets to Kandy
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Fitness critical as Simmons eyes England tour
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has identified fitness as a key component during the ongoing lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is hopeful the Test squad will be at an acceptable standard of readiness if the proposed tour of England goes
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England call-up gives Thomas hope of Test career
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Rookie fast bowler Oshane Thomas says he is thrilled by his call-up for the England tour and hopes it can lay the groundwork for a successful Test
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South Africa: Minister Concerned By Rate of Transformation in SA Sport
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa is concerned over the lack of urgency in the transformation of South African
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England v West Indies Test match talking points: Day 4 - Voice Online
Openers lay foundations for Silverwood's England On the belated first day of this exceptional summer,... The post England v West Indies Test match talking points: Day 4 appeared first on Voice Online.
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Poor planning cost Windies series win: Sir Andy - Stabroek News

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Pace bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts believes a lack of proper planning by West Indies

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Hope confident of return to past Test form
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Stylish West Indies middle-order batsman Shai Hope believes he has it in him to repeat the amazing heroics at Headingly in 2017 when he led his side to one of their most famous wins against
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Brathwaite enjoying challenges of captaincy  - Stabroek News
DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Despite overseeing an inexperienced squad for the ongoing tour, interim captain Kraigg Brathwaite said he has had no qualms about the job. The article Brathwaite enjoying challenges of captaincy  appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Taylor poised to achieve historic double - Stabroek News
West Indies Women’s team captain, Stafanie Taylor is ecstatic about cricket returning as she moves closer to another milestone. The article Taylor poised to achieve historic double appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Hope sees perfect opportunity for series win
West Indies batsman Shai Hope reckons the upcoming test series against England as the perfect opportunity for his side to come out with a series
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Brooks hails impact of warm-up fixture following half-century - Stabroek News
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Rookie Shamarh Brooks believes the opening three-day warm-up game was critical for West Indies’ batting group in becoming acclimatised to English conditions, especially since it was their first taste of competitive action since arriving here two weeks ago for next
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Where is Oshane?
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies fast bowling icon Michael Holding is surprised by the non-selection of rookie speedster Oshane Thomas in the 14-man squad to tour England starting next
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Holder sacked for Sri Lanka series, replaced by Brathwaite - Stabroek News
ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – All-rounder Jason Holder has been sacked as Test captain and replaced by compatriot Kraigg Brathwaite for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting later this month, Cricket West Indies announced late
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S/Africa in the driving seat - Stabroek News
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) - South African seamer Anrich Nortje claimed a career-best six-wicket haul and opener Dean Elgar backed it up with an unbeaten 92 as the home team forged an early advantage over Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second
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Windies eager to put absence of key players behind them - Stabroek News
On the eve of their second and final warm up match ahead of their three-Test series against England, some West Indies players are keen to show that they can fill the void left by Darren Bravo, Keemo Paul and Shimron
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Grave says CWI ‘optimistic’ ahead of second ECB meeting
According to CWI chief executive, Johnny Grave, the two boards had a productive first meeting two weeks ago which included all the key stakeholders from captains to chief medical
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Uganda: Non-Contact Sports Could Resume Soon, but Under Strict Conditions
On Wednesday, golf clubs Entebbe and Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo announced they would be officially opening up to their members for activity with guidance from Uganda Golf Union (UGU) who have made consultations with
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Constantine, Learie (1901-1971)
Learie Nicholas Constantine, Baron Constantine, was an international cricketer, journalist, politician, and lawyer. Constantine was the first person of African/Caribbean ancestry to be invested as a life peer in the United Kingdom. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1901 he was the son of a plantation
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MYO extends benevolence during COVID19 crisis
The Muslim Youth Organization (MYO) which participates in Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) organized cricket competitions is the latest entity to extend acts of kindness during the current COVID – 19
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Holder thrilled with Gabriel return
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies captain Jason Holder says he is happy to see ace fast bowler Shannon Gabriel back to fitness and ready to return to international cricket if the proposed upcoming series in England takes
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Uganda: Theres Gold Dust in Cricket Cranes
[Monitor] The mutual feelings exhibited offer signs of a bright future even if it is only a few days since Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) announced Laurence Mahatlane as new national men's team coach.
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India fight rearguard as Australia sniff Sydney victory - Stabroek News
SYDNEY, (Reuters) - India were 98 for two in their desperate rearguard action at the close of play on the fourth day of the third test yesterday, still 308 runs behind Australia and a full day’s batting away from saving the
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Thomas deserves Test spot but Brathwaite fortunate, says Sir Andy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Outspoken fast bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts has lamented the exclusion of fast bowler Oshane Thomas from the West Indies 14-man squad to England but has queried the inclusion of out-of-form opener Kraigg
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Former Australia batsman and 'true entertainer' Dean Jones dies at 59 - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones, regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation, died from cardiac arrest today aged 59, Indian broadcaster Star India said, prompting tributes from the prime minister and fellow
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Playing in empty stadiums will be IPL’s last resort: BCCI
Playing in empty stadiums will be IPL’s last resort: BCCI
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Alex Hales: England’s Eoin Morgan says ‘more time’ needed before batsman can return
(BBC) Captain Eoin Morgan says it needs “more time” before Alex Hales returns to the England side, saying he could have “derailed” last year’s World Cup
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