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‘We have looked at it purely on a skills-basis’ – Mahela Jayawardene on buying Arjun Tendulkar

• Mumbai Indians team-management has defended their decision to sign Arjun Tendulkar, the son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
• However, triggered a big debate on social media as several appeared to be critical of his selection.
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Shakib Al Hasan set to miss Sri Lanka Tests to play in IPL 2021

• Shakib Al Hasan is set to miss Bangladesh’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played in April.
• Shakib, however, is set to play in the three-ODI series before the Tests, provided he proves his fitness.
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Sri Lanka pacer Dhammika Prasad announces retirement from international cricket

• Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has brought down curtains on his career in international cricket.
• The 37-year old announced his decision on Thursday (February 18).
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I was absolutely shocked when Umesh Yadav went for Rs 1 crore: Gautam Gambhir

• The Indian speedster registered himself at a base price of INR 1 crore.
• The pacer has experience of 121 matches in the IPL in which he has picked up 119 wickets at an economy rate of 8.51.
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Sam Curran set to miss England’s fourth Test against India

• Sam Curran, the England all-rounder, is set to miss the fourth and final Test against India.
• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the news on Thursday, February 18.
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‘Felt like I played a game’ – Jhye Richardson opens up on emotions he went through during IPL 2021 Auction

• Australia fast-bowler Jhye Richardson has revealed he went through a range of emotions when his name was being auctioned in the IPL 2021 auction.
• Punjab Kings secured his services for a whopping amount of Rs 14 crore.
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