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

India vs Windies: Evin Lewis withdraws from the ODI and T20I series; replacements named

• After losing the Test series by 2-0, Windies were hoping to put up a better account of themselves in the limited-overs leg of the tour.
• But they’ve been jolted with a huge blow ahead of the ODI series as the opener Evin Lewis has withdrawn his name from the entire tour due to the personal reasons.
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Six men arrested for a burglary attempt at Deepak Chahar’s house

• Six men, who planned a theft at the house of Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar in Agra, were arrested by the Shahganj police.
• They sketched the burglary when Deepak Chahar’s mother was alone in her home at Mansarovar Colony.
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Reports: Prithvi Shaw to be included in India’s ODI squad against Windies

• After a spectacular start to his Test career in the series against Windies, Prithvi Shaw is now being viewed as a probable opener for India even in ODIs.
• The young prodigy, who achieved a rare feat by scoring a century on his Test debut might be a tempting option for the management to try him as an opener ahead of the World Cup next year.
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WADA initiates process to make ICC non-compliant over BCCI matters

• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has begun the process of making the ICC non-compliant to its revised code for signatories.
• This move comes after cricket’s apex body failed to bring the BCCI on board for testing Indian cricketers as per the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
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Mahmudullah confirmed as Bangladesh captain for Zimbabwe Test series

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon on Tuesday confirmed Mahmudullah as the Bangladesh captain for the Test series against Zimbabwe.
• Papon had hinted about this appointment earlier in a press conference, and subsequently made the final announcement a couple of weeks before the Test series gets underway.
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South Africa name squad for white-ball tour of Australia

• South Africa have named their squad for the white-ball tour of Australia, with Faf du Plessis all set to lead the Proteas.
• They are scheduled to tour Australia in October and November this year to play three ODIs and a one-off T20I.
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Vinoo Mankad Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar continues to impress as Mumbai beat Assam

• Ever since Arjun Tendulkar has decided to make it big in Cricket, all the eyes are on him whenever he takes the field.
• He is currently playing in the U19 One-Day domestic tournament, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, for Mumbai and has impressed many with his bowling.
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MCA-BCCI feud affects India Women team’s preparation for the World T20 2018

• The ongoing dispute between Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has now become subject of concern after it affected India Women’s team in their preparation camp ahead of the T20 World Cup.
• The conflict between the association and the board over the hosting of the fourth ODI between India and West Indies resulted in the loss of a day’s practice for the Women’s team.
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BCCI allows Indian WAGs to accompany the team on overseas tours but with a condition

• After Virat Kohli asked that the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) must be allowed to accompany the team for the entire course of the overseas tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally agreed upon the skipper’s plea.
• In the recent meeting with the Committee of Administrators (CoA) involving head coach Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma, and Ajinkya Rahane, Kohli made a point to bring an amendment in the rule.
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Mumbai stalwart backs Gautam Gambhir for the No.4 slot in the Indian side for the World Cup 2019

• India’s blue-chip stock during their surge towards glory in the 2008-09 season and Delhi’s current domestic skipper, Gautam Gambhir has been in some splendid form of late.
• The aggressive left-handed batsman, who was a crucial part of two of India’s most cherished moments in the history the World T20 2007 and the World Cup 2011.
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MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli miss out on captaincy in Aakash Chopra’s all-time India ODI XI

• Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra his all-time Indian ODI XI.
• Chopra, who has gained much popularity among fans for his insightful analysis, picked an all-time XI for Team India ahead of the ODI series against the Windies.
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Sri Lanka vs England: SLC announces Kusal Perera’s replacement for the ODI series

• Sri Lanka were dealt with a major blow ahead of the third ODI against England as Kusal Perera was ruled out the series due to the hamstring injury.
• While the teams are waiting for the game to begin in Pallekele, SLC has announced that Kusal Mendis will replace Perera in the squad for the remainder of the series.
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When I was 18, I wasn’t as powerful as Prithvi Shaw: Brian Lara

• The whole cricketing universe was in awe watching the young and talented Prithvi Shaw bat. The 18-year-old was also awarded the Man of the Series in the Test series against Windies.
• There were praises for him from all corners, those who were impressed included the greats like Sachin Tendulkar.
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UAE to play Australia in a T20I on October 22

• The Australian Cricket Team is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play two Tests and three T20Is against Pakistan.
• The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Australia will play a T20I against the UAE national team on October 22nd at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium (Oval 1).
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