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

Reports: No Arjun Tendulkar in upcoming Ranji Trophy?

• The media always keeps an eye on them and the public imposes undesired burdens on their shoulders.
• Unlike his father, he isn’t a graceful batsman and chose fast bowling as his primary prowess.
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ECB suspends Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate for two matches

• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to suspend the captain of Essex Ryan Ten Doeschate for two matches.
• Earlier, on the third day, the game was stopped for a unique reason as the chopper landed on the field in order to help the spectator who was feeling ill.
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AB de Villiers success mantra for budding cricketers

• AB de Villiers has been amongst the most adored cricketers the world has ever seen.
• Sri Lankan conditions are most likely to favour the tweakers and de Villiers’ absence is most likely to be felt.
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CSK team meeting before the final lasted just five seconds: MS Dhoni

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were crowned the champions for the third time in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• MS Dhoni was speaking at an event on Monday when he gave some insights on the different kind of team meetings.
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I was commended by his efforts, Darren Sammy hails teammate Steve Smith for owning up his mistake

• The Global T20 Canada is all set to commence on June 28 as six teams will fight it out in the inaugural edition.
• Sammy was clear in his mind about using Smith’s immense experience at the highest level during the tournament.
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Karun Nair lashes out at Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai for comments on spinners

• The Afghanistan spinners, especially Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, have tasted a significant amount of success.
• Meanwhile, Asghar Stanikzai, the Afghan skipper, earlier mentioned that his spinners were superior to that of the Indian spinners.
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Navdeep Saini gets sentimental talking about Gautam Gambhir

• One’s demise is another person’s delight’- Mohammed Shami failed the Yo-Yo Test and was ruled out of India’s upcoming match versus Afghanistan.
• Following Saini’s superlative show in the semi-final of the Ranji versus Bengal, Gambhir stopped him from going to South Africa as a net bowler.
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BCCI to arrange dinner party for Afghanistan ahead of the historic Test

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has played an important role in the rise of Afghanistan cricket over the years.
• Though they are not the overwhelming favourites to win the game, the team will look to put up a stunning fight.
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Keep yourself fit for England Tests: BCCI suggests a key player

• Team India will soon be facing Afghanistan in the one-off Test match on June 14 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
• The BCCI is now trying to motivate him ahead of the stern series against England as he is tipped to play a crucial role.
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Cricketing fraternity thrilled by Rashid Khan’s prowess

• Afghanistan is a war-stricken country and playing cricket in the nation can be tumultuous for the cricketers.
• Rashid will now be playing in Afghanistan’s maiden Test match, which starts on June 14 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Poonam Yadav, Anam Amin break into top five in T20I rankings

• India’s Poonam Yadav and Pakistan’s Anam Amin have broken into the top five on the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Rankings for bowlers.
• Also making considerable gains were the Bangladesh women, who made history by defeating India twice.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board rewards Women’s team for Clinching Asia Cup title

• The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team created history when they defeated India in the recently-concluded Asia Cup T20.
• Salma Khatun, the captain of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team came out and stated that this was indeed naturally massive incentives for the team.
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IND vs AFG: Dinesh Karthik hails Afghanistan’s journey as inspiring

• The political scenario in Afghanistan isn’t something to cherish. Aspiring cricketers aren’t allowed to take up the sport easily.
• The likes of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi have expertly plied their trade in the IPL.
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