Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

Ellyse Perry to stay out of action for six months after suffering hamstring injury

• The all-rounder suffered this injury while attempting a run out during Australia Women’s virtual quarterfinal match.
• As per the reports, Perry will have to undergo surgery.
• With Perry set to be on the shelf for over six months, she will not be able to be a part of the Australian team that tour South Africa.
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I cannot disclose details as it is confidential: MSK Prasad on MS Dhoni’s future

• The new selection committee-led by Sunil Joshi will soon be announcing the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against the Proteas.
• Prasad singled out Team India reaching the No.1 spot across formats as the selection committee’s biggest achievement.
• The Prasad-led committee was criticized for the way they handled the MS Dhoni situation post the World Cup.
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IPL franchises concerned about incurring losses after coronavirus outbreak

• Three weeks are left for the T20 league to kickstart and one senior franchise executive expressed concerns, keeping fingers crossed.
• The coronavirus outbreak has concerned the franchisees in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
•  The 13th edition of the IPL is set to get underway on March 29.
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Wasim Jaffer announces retirement from all forms of cricket

• 42-year-old Wasim Jaffer has bid adieu to all forms of cricket after a prolonged international and domestic career.
• Jaffer has had an illustrious first-class career which reflects through his impressive stats.
• After making his national debut in 2000, the top-order batsman went on to represent India in 31 Tests and 2 One-day Internationals.
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MSK Prasad reveals the most challenging decisions as Team India selector

• Prasad has served in his role since 2015 and has had to face a lot of flak due to his lack of experience at the highest level.
• Prasad also said that looking ahead of Ravi Ashwin and Ravi Jadeja in the white-ball formats was a tough decision without a doubt.
• Prasad also lavished praises on Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, however, he understands that it will be hard to fill in their shoes.
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Shane Watson reveals the best captains he has played under

• Shane Watson has been an important part of Australian cricket history.
•  He carved out a niche for himself as one of the world-class all-rounders during his heydays.
• The former Australia all-rounder is a sight to behold when he gets going as an all-rounder.
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MSK Prasad speaks on chances of split captaincy in Team India

• MSK Prasad’s tenure as chief selector of India’s national selection panel finally came to an end this month.
• Prasad had an interesting ride as the chief selector.
• During his tenure, India did quite well across formats but he still faced criticism for numerous reasons.
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Ravi Ashwin reacts to Mitchell Starc’s decision of leaving ODI series to support wife

• Mitchell Starc will fly back to Australia amidst the ODI Series against Proteas to cheer his wife.
• The Australian management has supported the decision of their strike bowler.
• Australian Women’s team defeated South African women to reach the finals of the T20 World Cup.
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Pakistan Cricket Board set to host Asia Cup at a neutral venue

• Cricket returned to Pakistan after a decade when the Sri Lankan national cricket team toured the nation in the year 2019.
• Pakistan rose from the ashes and defeated Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series by winning 2-0.
• Ehsan Mani said that the upcoming Asia Cup will be hosted at a neutral venue scheduled for this September.
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