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This week's highlights (May 22-29, 2016)

International Cricket | May 26, 2016

England v Sri Lanka: Chris Woakes replaces Ben Stokes for second Test

Woakes, who took 9-36 for Warwickshire this week, has been selected ahead of uncapped pace bowler Jake Ball for Friday's match at Chester-le-Street. Captain Alastair Cook said Woakes, 27, will bat at number eight.

Source: BBC Sports


International Cricket | May 26, 2016

West Indies Cricket Board bowled over by Digicel

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has signed a four-year renewal with telecom sponsor Digicel. 

The mobile phone network provider will continue to sponsor the islands’ men's team, the women's side, and the Under-19 team.

Source: SportsPro Media


International Cricket | May 26, 2016

Tragic death of young cricketer an ‘unavoidable accident’

A tragic motorway crash, which claimed the life of a young Weston cricketer, was put down to ‘an unavoidable accident’ which occurred after the driver blacked out, an inquest heard this week.

Source: The Weston Mercury