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An emotional Steve Smith, the former Australian Test Cricket Captain, confronts the media. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

Umesh Yadav reckons lack of reverse swing in ODIs a worrying factor

  • The introduction of two new balls in a One Day International took place way back in 2011.
  • Umesh Yadav, the Indian fast-bowler believes that the usage of two new balls from both ends will fizzle out reverse-swing.
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Faf du Plessis names AB de Villiers’ ideal replacement in Tests

  • The South African team is scheduled to play a couple of Tests versus Sri Lanka which starts from July 12 in Galle.
  • Bavuma made his debut way back in 2014 but hasn’t played a whole lot of matches with 29 Tests.
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Faf du Plessis surprised with the reporters not asking questions about AB de Villiers

  • South Africa are all set to embark on the tour to Sri Lanka which is their first assignment without AB de Villiers.
  • It seemed that it was his second coming to the international arena as he was batting like a dream.
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IPL: GMR Sports owners of Delhi Daredevils to raise 550 crores

  • The Delhi Daredevils (DD) have been participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ever since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
  • The second repayment has to be done by the end of 60th month from the date of allotment.
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CPL 2018: Australian leg-spinner roped in by Trinbago Knight Riders

  • The sixth edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is scheduled to start from August 8.
  • In the last season, Shadab churned out 12 wickets in eight matches at a stupendous economy of 5.75.
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Global T20 Canada: Dwayne Bravo marks a unique change in his jersey

  • Dwayne Bravo is one of the most entertaining cricketers going around in the world. He prefers playing in the T20 leagues.
  • It has become a norm among the players to change the name on the jerseys as they prefer to have a short name on their back.
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Steve Smith and David Warner may take part in T20 grade event

  • The month of March in 2018 has been etched into the memories as one of the gloomiest phases of Australian cricket.
  • While Warner is representing the Winnipeg Hawks, Smith is playing under Darren Sammy for the Toronto Nationals.
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Vinod Kambli’s wife accuses Ankit Tiwari’s father for touching her inappropriately

  • The couple has registered a complaint now even as Kambli was involved in a heated verbal argument with Rajendra.
  • He stressed that the three people followed them in the mall and his wife caught the hand of an old man finally when they were in the game zone.
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ENG vs IND: Team India sweats it out in the first practice session at the Old Trafford

  • The Men in Blue are set to begin their stern test with the three-match T20I series against England on Tuesday.
  • The captain also took throwdowns from the batting coach Sanjay Bangar with him middling most of the balls.
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K Vignesh and Basil Thampi to hone their skills in NCA in Australia

  • Previously, the pace foundation signed a deal of exchanging players and resources with the CA and the two fast bowlers are blessed with the facilities.
  • Owing to the stupendous performance, he was also drafted into the Indian squad for their Nidahas Trophy.
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ENG vs IND: India gains a place in the ICC T20I rankings

  • Indian team is all set for the much-awaited England tour which will have three-match T20I series.
  • Ahead of England tour, Indian team played against Ireland in a two-match T20I series in Ireland and clean swept the green team.
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Faf du Plessis hopes for pacers to fire on Sri Lankan wickets

  • Ahead of their arduous tour of Sri Lanka, Faf du Plessis has reinforced the Proteas’ chances of securing a victory in the Island nation.
  • Faf du Plessis also went on to add that the conditions would certainly pose a challenge with Sri Lanka predominantly being a place where the ball does indeed spin.
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ICC inducts Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, and Claire Taylor into Hall of Fame

  • Legendary batsmen Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting have been conferred with the achievement of making it to the newest class of the ICC Hall of Fame.
  • Former Australia and perhaps one of the most successful at that, Ricky Ponting too was pleased upon receiving the award.
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