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

All the news stories that hogged the headlines today.

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IPL 2020 Anthem (Source: Twitter)

Reports: CSK thinking to replace Suresh Raina with Dawid Malan for IPL 2020

  • The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will dealt with a major blow when Suresh Raina decided to pull out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) a couple of weeks ago.
  • Another senior player Harbhajan Singh will also not be available for the tournament this year.
  • The franchise has not named any replacement as of now for both the players but the recent reports suggest that CSK is in discussions with England’s Dawid Malan.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘These accusations against me are completely false’ – IPL Anthem composer on plagiarism claims

  • On September 6, the official Twitter handle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) released the anthem for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich tournament titled as “Aayenge Hum Wapas”.
  • The song was based on the theme of “The greater the setback…The stronger the comeback.”
  • The 93-second video depicts the hardships the common man is going through due to the ongoing pandemic and how the commencement of the IPL 2020 will give them hope and happiness.
  • (Read more about the story)

Two teenage Bangladesh Cricketers pass away after being struck by lightning

  • Deadly lightning strikes can be considered as one of the fastest growing disaster threats in Bangladesh.
  • Studies suggest that there has been a rise in the deaths due to lightning as the impoverished South Asian nation witnesses the increased deforestation of rural areas.
  • Lightning was declared as a natural disaster by the authorities in Bangladesh when nearly 82 people were killed by it on a single day in May 2016.
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Lanka Premier League auction to feature 24 Pakistan cricketers, Shahid Afridi among the most expensive players

  • The much-anticipated Lanka Premier League is all set to start in November. Originally due in August, the tournament was pushed further due to coronavirus pandemic.
  • After the delay, the league is scheduled to be played from November 14th to December 6th in Dambulla, Kandy and Hambantota.
  • The tournament will also have foreign attractions and many overseas stars are set to go under the hammer on October 1st.
  • (Read more about the story)

Bangladesh announce 27-member preliminary squad for Sri Lanka tour, Mahmudullah and Mustafizur Rahman included

  • As part of World Test Championship (WTC), Bangladesh are set kick-off their cricket scenario by locking horns with Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting in October.
  • Ahead of the much-anticipated red-ball series, Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 27-member squad for the series.
  • The squad also features young names like Mahmudullah and Mustafizur Rahman.
  • (Read more about the story)

Instead of Ravindra Jadeja, I would put Ambati Rayudu to take Suresh Raina’s spot: Scott Styris

  • The MS Dhoni-led side may have resumed outdoor training but the team management is yet to announce replacements of Raina and Harbhajan.
  • It will certainly be a tough task for CSK to fill the void left by Raina, who had performed exceedingly well in all three departments.
  • ‘Chinna Thala’ had delivered at the No.3 batting position, along with flaunting his fielding and bowling skills.
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Aakash Chopra reveals two threats for CSK franchise ahead of IPL 2020

  • With the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League just a few days away, the former Indian opener Aakash Chopra performed a SWOT analysis on the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings.
  • The cricketer turned commentator opined on the overall squad of the Super Kings and also revealed the name of the team that can be a threat in the CSK’s campaign for IPL 2020.
  • Arguably, the MS Dhoni-led franchise is the most consistent and successful team.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal is a really exciting player for the future: Robin Uthappa

  • The IPL is known for bringing the young talents of the nation to the limelight as they can go on to attain a big name in the national side.
  • Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, can be named as some of the significant ones. They started showing form in IPL and ultimately did wonders in the national squad.
  • In the same trend, IPL veteran Robin Uthappa feels that another youngster that can do an amazing job for Men in Blue is 18-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘There are no hard feelings at all between them’ – Delhi Capitals CEO clears the air between Ravi Ashwin and Ricky Ponting

  • It was only a few days back that news of conversation between Ravi Ashwin and Ricky Ponting regarding Mankading was doing rounds on social media.
  • To clear the air, the franchise’s CEO, Dhiraj Malhotra, has stated that Ponting’s comments on the same matter were completely drawn out of the context.
  • Also, there are no hard feelings between the off-spinner and the head coach. The DC head coach stated that he would have a ‘hard conversation’ with Ashwin post reaching the Gulf country.
  • (Read more about the story)

IPL 2020: Aakash Chopra picks his Playing XI of Delhi Capitals (DC)

  • As the commencement date of much-awaited IPL 2020 is coming closer with every passing day, cricket experts and analysts have begun predicting the tournament’s outcome.
  • Many have started predicting their favourite players including the winners of Orange and Purple Cap.
  • Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra, who is quite active on social media, has also been giving out his predictions before the T20 extravaganza unfolds in the UAE from September 19th.
  • (Read more about the story)

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