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SLC directs team to continue Pakistan tour despite players' safety concerns 

The board noted that if any player or member of the touring party chose to return despite the directive, replacements would be sent to ensure the series continues without disruption

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Conrad's charm will serve South Africa well in India 

Along with games, Shukri Conrad wins people, a knack that may serve him well in India

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Nitish Reddy released from India's squad for Kolkata Test 

His release comes as little surprise given that his spot was the most vulnerable in the squad, one likely to be taken by in-form Dhruv Jurel

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Shadman backs Joy to 'rewrite history' after dominant batting show 

Joy, unbeaten on a career-best 169 on his comeback Test against Ireland in Sylhet, is just 50 runs away from surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219

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South Africa well-placed to start strong in Kolkata, feels Graeme Smith 

The former South Africa captain believes the visitors have the right mix of form, conditions and experience to begin well in the two-Test series against India

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Another player swap maybe in the works - Shardul Thakur for MI, Arjun Tendulkar to LSG 

It is likely the player exchange will be treated as separate all-cash transactions between the sides rather than a straightforward trade

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South Africa's 'subcontinental' challenge of spin and intrigue 

India expect to face a spin troika that could do most of the heavy-lifting over the next two weeks

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Mooney ton powers Scorchers to first win 

Brisbane Heat couldn't get anywhere close to the 173-run target, losing regular wickets and eventually suffering their second successive loss

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Mahmudul Hasan Joy leads Bangladesh's batting dominance on Day 2 

Joy struck an unbeaten 169 while Shadman and Mominul scored 80s as Bangladesh ended the day at 338/1 in response to Zimbabwe's 286

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Pant AND Jurel: India's strategic detour 

In a testament to Jurel's unignorable efforts, India are likely to move away from convention and field two wicketkeeper-batters in the Kolkata Test