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‘The banter was very instinctive’ – Suryakumar Yadav on his controversy with Virat Kohli

• Suryakumar and Virat had a bit of an altercation that grabbed the headlines to an extent.
• The MI batter also lauded the 32-year-old for showing his class across formats over the years and all around the world.
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One more South Africa cricketer tests positive for COVID-19; intra-squad warm-up match called off

• South African cricket has been jostling with concerns ahead of their ODI and T20I series against England, starting Friday, November 27.
• The name of the player hasn’t been revealed and he has been sent in isolation. Cricket South Africa, through a statement, put forth the revelations.
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‘Who’ll bat at four when Virat Kohli goes?’ – Ricky Ponting shoots some vital questions for India

• The most-awaited rivalry between India and Australia is all set to commence on November 27 with an ODI.
• The T20I and Test series will follow up after it, where both squads will put their best show on display to steal the glory.
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Shane Bond talks about a New Zealand youngster who can grab an IPL contract soon

• Former New Zealand pacer opines that Kyle Jamieson can bag an IPL contract given he delivers his best in T20Is against West Indies.
• He was a star last summer with his all-round potentials and is looking forward to replicating his heroics in T20I formats as well.
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‘A five-star prison’ – A member of Indian team feeling the heat of bio-bubble life on Australia tour

• Amidst the COVID-19 fears, international cricket resumed after a four-month break in July earlier this year.
• Even the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took place with a plethora of players staying in the bubble for almost three months.
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Afghanistan’s Aftab Alam to play for Dambulla Vikings in LPL 2020

• Aftab Alam, the Afghanistan fast bowler, is all set to ply his trade for the Dambulla Vikings in the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
• The Vikings will be starting their campaign on Saturday, November 28 when they face the Kandy Tuskers.
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