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Gautam Gambhir trolls Kevin Pietersen over his ‘GG to smile’ comment

• Gautam Gambhir and Kevin Pietersen had illustrious journeys in the field of play. Both were once stalwarts of their respective teams.
• In the meantime, Gautam and Kevin got chances of trolling each other on the social media.
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Sri Lanka is ready to host IPL 2020: SLC puts the proposal in front of BCCI

• The sporting scenario across the world has come to a standstill due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
• To tackle the pandemic, India PM Narendra Modi initially had announced a 21-day lockdown.
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If a person gives one rupee with the right emotion, it’s a very big contribution: Gautam Gambhir

• Cricketers have come forward and donated hefty amounts to PM-Cares Relief fund in India in the fight against deadly Coronavirus.
• Now, he has made a call to every individual in the country to contribute as much as possible.
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ICC appreciates PCB’s proposal of criminalising match-fixing in Pakistan

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s call to make match and spot-fixing criminal activities in Pakistan.
• Mani reckoned that since the PCB don’t have the authority to delve deep into personal bank accounts or call the witnesses.
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Sachin Tendulkar once told he couldn’t take on short deliveries anymore: Shaun Pollock

• Shaun Pollock, the former South Africa fast bowler, stated that Sachin Tendulkar once faced a significant amount of issues while facing the short deliveries.
• In a bid to counter them, Pollock said that Tendulkar resorted to playing the risky ramp short over the wicketkeeper and the slip cordon.
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‘He didn’t have even club level experience’ – Mohammad Yousuf slams PCB for appointing Misbah-ul-Haq the head coach

• Since his retirement, Yousuf has worn the hat of an expert quite a few times and given his honest views on the game.
• It does seem that the PCB’s decision to make Misbah-ul-Haq the head coach hasn’t gone down too well with him.
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