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

CPL 2019: Andre Russell stretchered off the field after being hit on the back of neck

• Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that was started back in 2013 has witnessed lots and lots of big moments during its reign and it is currently in its 6th successive season.
• On Thursday though every fan witnessed a terrifying incident in a match between Jamaica Tallawahs and St Lucia Zouks.
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Former Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath likely to represent Vidarbha in domestic cricket

• Anshuman Rath, the former captain of Hong Kong is ready to take up a new challenge in his cricketing career.
• The Indian born cricketer came into light after scoring a dependable knock of 73 runs in 96 balls against India during Asia Cup 2018.
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APL 2019: Afghanistan Cricket Board postpone the second season to next year

• Ten years after India’s IPL changed the face of cricket the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) had joined the growing list of T20 tournaments worldwide.
• It was a proud moment for Afghanistan last year that added a dash of glamour with their inaugural Twenty20 league in the United Arab Emirates.
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Mitchell Marsh turned his back to $3 million to play in the Ashes

• Then he missed quite a bit of cricket and wasn’t even considered for the Aussies’ campaign in the 2019 edition of the World Cup.
• Amidst his travails, he made a decision, a sacrificial move that saw him turn his back on $3 million.
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Pakistan has always supported other countries by touring, says Sarfaraz Ahmed

• Pakistan are scheduled to lock horns with Sri Lanka at home for an ODI and T20I series at the National Stadium in Karachi and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
• The fixtures are set to get underway on Friday, September 27. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) got a positive feedback from the security delegations after which the series was zeroed in on.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed retained as Pakistan’s skipper for Sri Lanka ODIs and T20Is

• After the 2019 World Cup, Pakistan are yet to play any cricket. Their next assignment is the three-match ODI and three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at home.
• The itinerary starts with the One Dayers at the National Stadium in Karachi followed by the 20-overs format at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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Virat Kohli reveals how Arun Jaitley fostered him after his father’s demise

• Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper has faced lots of ups and downs throughout his cricketing career in different aspects on and off the field.
• Today he is acclaimed as one of the best cricketers that are actively accelerating in this game.
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The story behind Courtney Walsh’s rejection and Waqar Younis’ selection as Pakistan’s bowling coach

• After Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the 2019 World Cup, the PCB decided to make quite a few changes to the team management.
• Mickey Arthur, the head coach, Azhar Mahmood, the bowling coach, and Grant Flower, the batting coach, didn’t get extensions and they were freed from their services.
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