THE GOSSIP: YOUR DAILY ROUND-UP OF THE CRICKETING WORLD

Steyn aiming for Test return and Wood hopes to play a part in the Ashes

Each weekday, The Cricketer rounds up all the latest news from across the game. Here's today's handy bundle.

"Unfortunately we get only two days before we fly to South Africa after this series gets over" - Virat Kohli has lamented India's busy schedule. (ESPNcricinfo)

‘You get defined as a player with the risks you take" - KP has wasted no time in questioning England's approach... (Metro)

After three Ram Slam T20 matches, Dale Steyn will head to Cape Town in a bid to build up his fitness ahead of South Africa's Test series against Zimbabwe.  (Sport24)

“Young players these days get it too easy. I don’t want to sound like a grumpy old guy, but that’s my personal opinion" - Albi Morkel reckons young cricketers have it easy these days... (IOL)

Dinesh Chandimal says Sri Lanka are aiming for a 'miracle' in India.  (cricbuzz)

Sri Lanka have stated they are interested in approaching Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusigha.  (NEWS.LK)

West Indies coach Stuart Law says his side are looking forward to testing themselves on New Zealand's wickets.  (The Gleaner)

Mark Wood says he is still aiming to play a part in the Ashes. (ESPNcricinfo)

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