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Australia name 17-man squad for India Tests; Will Pucovski, Cameron Green called up

• Australia have called up 22-year-old Will Pucovski and all-rounder Cameron Green for the four-match Test series against India, starting December 17.
• He has also been named in the Australia A squad for the two warm-up matches against India.
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BCCI plans tender for new IPL team after Diwali

• Previously, it was reported that two new teams would be added for the upcoming tournament.
• A solution is possible within the next 72 hours or so after the IPL governing council and BCCI’s office-bearers meet.
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Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar tested positive for COVID-19

• Habibul Bashar, the former Bangladesh captain, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
• The veteran was recently busy during the BCB President’s Cup, which was won by Mahmudullah XI.
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Brett Lee names the uncapped players who impressed him the most in IPL 2020

• The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an end with Mumbai Indians (MI) defeating Delhi Capitals (DC).
• The veteran closely watches the whole tournament as he was one of the experts for the official broadcasters.
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Shakib Al Hasan to play for Khulna in Bangabandhu T20 Cup

• Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh all-rounder, is set to ply his trade in the inaugural Bangabandhu T20 Cup.
• Khulna bagged Shakib as their Category A player after getting the second call in Round one.
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It is just mind-blowing to think that Suryakumar Yadav has not represented his country: Tom Moody

• The Indian Premier League has always been about getting in touch with some of the best young talents across the country.
• Uncapped players always make it a point to put their best foot forward in IPL as it serves as a big stepping stone in their career.
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