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Marnus Labuschagne wishes to register for the upcoming IPL 2021 auction

• Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian batsman, has expressed his desire to play in the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.
• Labuschagne joined the Heat late as he was playing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India.
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India vs England: Gautam Gambhir unhappy with Ishant Sharma’s inclusion in the first Test

• India had a tough choice to make between Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj.
• The home team decided to enter the first Test with more experience.
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After the IPL a couple of weeks off is a must for the players: Ravi Shastri

• Team India has been constantly under quarantine and bio-bubble since the resumption of competitive cricket in August 2020.
• The T20 World Cup will also be played in India this year in October-November.
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‘The camaraderie between us is based on trust’ – Virat Kohli on great bond with Ajinkya Rahane

• Indian skipper Virat Kohli returned back to the Indian side for the four-match Test series against England.
• However, Virat Kohli quashed the talks of any difference between India’s captain and vice-captain in the purest format of the game.
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I will go loony if I take Virat Kohli’s wicket: Dom Bess

• The bowler is backed with massive confidence as he is coming after a stunning outing in the just-concluded two-match Test.
• Bess is no different as he also wishes to pick the Indian skipper in the upcoming series.
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‘A little unfortunate on him to be honest’ – Gautam Gambhir surprised by Kuldeep Yadav’s omission from the first Test against England

• Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian cricketer, reckons that Kuldeep Yadav should have been picked for the opening Test.
• Gambhir, who retired from all forms of cricket in December 2018, said that Kuldeep is a ‘rare commodity’.
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