Top Stories: Things that made news in the Cricket World Today

Top Stories: Things that made news in the Cricket World Today:

Warne’s Warriors Clinches the All Stars Series

• Batting first, Warne’s Warriors posed a scintillating total of 263 runs on the board, courtesy of a thunderous cameo from Kumar Sangakkara. In reply, Sachin’s Blasters were restricted to a total of 205 only.  Here’s the brief score: Warne’s Warriors: 263/5 (Sangakkara 70, Klusener 2/45) and Sachin’s Blasters: 205/8 (Pollock 55, Symonds 4/70) (Read more about the story here)

 Yuvraj gets engaged to Hazel Keech

• The 33-year old all rounder, Yuvraj Singh has reportedly got engaged to Hazel Keech on November 10th in Bali. Earlier there were rumors that the couple will get engaged in November, 2015 which will be followed by their marriage in February next year.(Read more about the story here)

Vernon Philander gets doubtful for second test against India

• South African pacer, Vernon Philander has injured himself during warm up sessions ahead of the second test against India in Bangalore. He fell awkwardly on his left ankle and was taken to scans.(Read more about the story here)

PCB Chief selector criticizes Younis Khan’s decision of retirement

• The chief selector of Pakistan Cricket Board, Haroon Rashid criticized the decision of Younis Khan. He said that he is not only disappointed with Younis’ sudden decision but also with the timing of the decision. He said that the PCB had plans to re-include him in ODI squad again to restore balance in the side.

Our Fielding won us the game – Bravo

• West Indian all rounder, Dwayne Bravo said that the win against Sri Lanka on the last night was surely an inspiring one. Defending a not a big total, the West Indian fielding stood up to the occasion as a unit and won the game for the Caribbeans.

PCB issue show cause notice to Umar Akmal for misconduct

• The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show cause notice to Umar Akmal on thursday for his unbecoming conduct in the ongoing series against England.

Gurkeerat Mann Singh is included in the Indian team for the second test

• Gurkeerat Mann Singh has been included in the Indian team for the second test against South Africa. He was also a part of the ODI series but did not get a chance to play a single game. The second test starts from 13th November.

Bangladesh announce squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe

• Bangladesh Cricket Board has recently announced the squad for the T20 series against Zimbabwe. Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah have been included in the squad. The full squad is as: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Jubair Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Anamul Haque, Kamrul Islam Rabbi.(Read more about the story here)