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Nottinghamshire all-rounder Samit Patel has been included for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan starting from October 13 in the United Arab Emirates. The 30-year-old will replace uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari, who was unfit for the UAE test match series because of a hand injury . Patel who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2012 - has scored 109 runs with four wickets in his five Test match career. NEWS: Patel called up to ENG’s #PakvEng Test squad as Zafar Ansari misses out through injury http://t.co/vSY1Kz48wT pic.twitter.com/fawvV5Vxvb — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 23, 2015 The 1st of the three Test matches gets underway on October 13 in Abu Dhabi. England Squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali , James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn , Alex Hales, Samit Patel, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid,Joe Root, Ben Stokes ,James Taylor , Mark Wood.

India’s veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has been included in 15-man squad for the three T20 internationals match series against the Proteas, starting on October 2 in Dharamsala. BCCI selection committee have also included the uncapped batsman Gurkeerat Mann for the One-Day Internationals. Breaking: Gurkeerat Singh Mann gets maiden ODI call-up, Jadeja ignored in India's Dhoni-led squad for SA ODI series http://t.co/XVFnUVtLJY — cricketnext (@cricketnext) September 20, 2015 However, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was not included in the squad. T20Is Squad : MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Amit Mishra, S Aravind. First three ODIs Squad : MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Stuart Binny, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Amit Mishra, Bhuvnesh

West Indies all-rounder Chris Gayle has revealed a strip club at his home in Jamaica after the hard-hitting batsman posted a photo on Instagram of his bedroom - features a mirror over the bed and a strip club set-up. From the pool to the strip club...if u don't have a strip club at home, U ain't a cricket 'Player' .. I always make sure my guest well entertained and feel like they are at home #LifeIsForLiving #DreamBig A photo posted by Chris Gayle (@chrisgayle333) on Sep 12, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT ..And this is the 'Hanky Panky' bed with the mirror above to watch whatever view of your choice... It's feeling a bit dent at the moment lol some guest I presume had a ball in here.. Ain't calling no names #FullJoyLife I can't wait for my friend to fly in for the Party. anyway, y'all seen enough lol.. I need a so #TripleCentury it is tonight A photo posted by Chris Gayle (@chrisgayle333) on Sep 12, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT The

New Zealand have announced their 15-man Test squad for the tour of Australia later this year. The Black Caps will be playing three-Test match series starting in Brisbane on November 5, before traveling to Perth for the 2nd Test on November 13 and then the historic day/night showdown in Adelaide for third Test on November 27. All-rounders Corey Anderson and James Neesham, who have both been battling with back problems - have been included in the squad. New Zealand squad: Brendon McCullum (c), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Craig, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Hamish Rutherford, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson. Our full #AUSvNZ BLACKCAPS Test squad & NZ A squads here: http://t.co/p1YjYtZjHg — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 10, 2015

Australian legend Shane Warne has named his best England Test team of the past 25 years, since 1990. “I unfortunately didn't play test cricket against Ian Botham, otherwise of course he would have made it, as to me he was the best all-round cricketer to ever play the game,” the 45-year-old wrote on his official Facebook page . "Tough call leaving Andrew Strauss out at the top, as could of easily picked him but went for Tres in the end, Cook was another player who pushed for a spot. "The number 5 spot was another tough one between Bell, Gatting, Thorpe, Joe Root & Nasser, Gatt just pipped them all. "I think the rest pick themselves, although was very hard to leave out Steve Harmison and Simon Jones. Devon Malcom also pushed hard for a spot as did Phil Tufnell for the spinners spot." Warne's greatest England Test XI since 1990: 1. Graham Gooch 2. Marcus Trescothick 3. Michael Vaughan (c) 4. Kevin Pietersen 5. Mike Gat

Derbyshire have announced the signing of New Zealand batsman Neil Broom on a two-year deal from next season. The 31-year-old, who made his debut for the Black Caps in 2009, will be available in all forms of the game alongside his fellow countryman Hamish Rutherford. #DCCC sign experienced New Zealand international batsman Neil Broom on a two-year deal #P2bD http://t.co/BFPvFOFEQI pic.twitter.com/gfNtUDmkUs — Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) September 5, 2015 "It's a great opportunity for me to be able to play all forms in England over the next two summers," The right-handed batsman told Sky Sports News . "I have heard great things about the progress being made at Derbyshire and I am very much looking forward to joining up with my new teammates next year.” The middle order batsman has scored 6,427 runs at an average of 40 in 109 first-class fixtures, with a top score of 203 not out. Broom has played 22 ODIs and 10 T20 internationals for Black Cap