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Australia vs India: Fresh COVID-19 cases in South Australia jeopardise Adelaide Test

• India’s four-match Test series against Australia is scheduled to begin on December 17 at the Adelaide Oval.
• A number of coronavirus cases in Adelaide has forced other states to close the borders with South Australia.
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Former Bangladesh U19 cricketer Mohammad Sozib dies by suicide

• Mohammad Sozib, a former Bangladesh U19 cricketer, died by suicide at his residence on Saturday, November 14.
• The 21-year-old from Rajshahi was a part of the Tigers’ U19 World Cup squad, captained by Saif Hassan.
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BBL introduces Power Surge, X-factor and Bash Boost for upcoming edition

• The 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), starting Thursday, December 10, is set to witness a number of new innovations coming to the fore.
• The power surge features changes in the powerplay rule. The mandatory six-over powerplay won’t be there.
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Reports: Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament likely to take place in January before IPL 2021 auction

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), after successfully organising the Indian Premier League (IPL), is now planning to stage the domestic cricket in the country.
• It has been learnt now that the T20 tournament is likely to take place before Ranji Trophy keeping in mind the IPL 2021 auction.
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Cricket Australia denies Shakib Al Hasan BBL contract after corrupt charges

• Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran Bangladesh cricketer, couldn’t find a deal for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
• The 33-year-old, reportedly, put his name for the BBL, but CA didn’t allow him to take part.
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RCB comes up with a clarification after netizens call Virat Kohli ‘hypocrite’ for his Diwali message

• The fans have started calling him ‘hypocrite’ for not calling out his own team RCB and Indian Premier League (IPL) for using firecrackers.
• Interestingly, it all started with RCB’s celebratory video that they had posted on their official handles on media.
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