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Moeen Ali: ‘I’m taking a break from Test cricket to prolong my career’

11-12-2019 20:59

Having some time away has felt liberating so I don’t want to rush my return, but I’m eager to experience the buzz of playing for England againRepresenting England has always been a privilege and my decision to take a break from Test cricket at the end of the home summer was made to ensure that, hopefully, I can do it for a lot longer.Last week there were conversations about whether I felt ready to return for the South Africa tour and naturally part of me was keen to get back out ther

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I’m taking a break from Test cricket to prolong my career | Moeen Ali

11-12-2019 20:59

Having some time away has felt liberating so I don’t want to rush my return, but I’m eager to experience the buzz of playing for England againRepresenting England has always been a privilege and my decision to take a break from Test cricket at the end of the home summer was made to ensure that, hopefully, I can do it for a lot longer.Last week there were conversations about whether I felt ready to return for the South Africa tour and naturally part of me was keen to get back out ther

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Tim Paine delivers as Australia captain despite shadow cast by Steve Smith | Sam Perry

11-12-2019 18:00

The wicketkeeper’s leadership has been excellent, but there is a sense the captaincy indelibly belongs to his predecessorIt’s a common convention at club level – following a successful spell or knock – to exhibit disappointment at “throwing it away” or “not going on with it”. Though you’ve transcended your mean output by multiple standard deviations, this outward showing of displeasure is meant to communicate your own (fictional) high standar

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No 'canyons' but lots of cracks for first Test between Australia and New Zealand

11-12-2019 05:15

Perth braced for heatwave during series openerPitch likely to crack but won’t ‘blow wide open’Optus Stadium curator Brett Sipthorpe says Australia and New Zealand batsmen will not be confronted with cracks the size of canyons during the first Test in Perth, but warns there will be plenty of them. An intense heatwave will hit Perth during the series opener which starts on Thursday, with the forecast 40-degree temperatures set to produce numerous cracks in the pitch. But Sipthorp

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The Hundred: Lord's and Hove to host inaugural finals days

11-12-2019 02:21 via bbc.co.uk

Lord's and Hove will host the finals days for the inaugural season of the men's and women's Hundred competition next year.

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