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

Umpire’s call right now is creating a lot of confusion: Virat Kohli

• There has been an intense debate regarding the use of umpire’s call in the Decision Review System (DRS) especially while reviewing the LBW dismissals.
• Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the new addition to the list as he asserted that the umpire’s call is creating a lot of confusion and one should expect the ball to hit more than 50 percent into the stumps to consider yourself bowled.
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Shreyas Iyer to play for Lancashire in upcoming England’s One-Day Cup

• Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce the overseas signing of Indian international batsman Shreyas Iyer for the 2021 Royal London Cup.
•  Iyer will arrive at Emirates Old Trafford on Thursday 15 July ahead of the start of the 50-over tournament and will remain with the Red Rose for the duration of the month-long group stage.
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India vs England: Virat Kohli confirms opening pair for the ODI series

• After registering a thrilling victory in the T20I series, the Indian team is all set to take over Englishmen in ODI series commencing on 23rd March in Pune.
• India tried varying opening combinations in the T20I series but the duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the series decider put each and everyone in complete surprise and delight.
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Given Shahnawaz Dhani’s inexperience, his inclusion in the Pakistan Test squad is surprising: Sohail Tanvir

• Pakistan’s left-arm quick Sohail Tanvir isn’t happy with fast-bowler Shahnawaz Dhani’s inclusion in the national side for the Test series against Zimbabwe.
• The left-arm quick believes that Dhani does not have enough experience of playing First-class game, and thus his inclusion in the Test squad is surprising.
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No sense not having India and Pakistan series in WTC: Ramiz Raja

• The finale of ICC World Test Championship is all set to get staged in Southampton on June 18 between India and New Zealand.
• Former Pakistan cricketer turned commentator Ramiz Raja pointed out that he is not at all impressed with the whole idea of WTC.
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Cricketer left with concussion after being punched during Auckland community match

• Arshad Basheer, a 41-year-old cricket player, went into concussion after he was punched during a community cricket match in Auckland on Saturday, March 20.
• During the game at the Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga, the cricketer was left with a bruised nose after copping the blow on the face.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s IPL 2021 participation in doubt; BCB could reconsider all-rounder’s NOC

• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is likely to reconsider the No Objection Certificate (NOC) given to Shakib Al Hasan for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• Earlier, Shakib stated that the BCB misinterpreted his letter for prioritizing the IPL over playing the Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Fans slam paparazzi for circulating pictures of Virat Kohli’s baby despite requesting privacy

• Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby girl ion January 11 this year.
• While paparazzi and fans went crazy to get one glimpse of their little bundle of joy, the parents made it quite clear that they want privacy of their baby for now.
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Actress Aahana Kumra’s tribute to Jhulan Goswami in ‘dark tone makeup’ sparks controversy

• Jhulan Goswami is one of the most celebrated women cricketers around the world.
•  And, in the same light, actress Aahana Kumra decided to give her a tribute and posted some pictures on her Instagram posing like her.
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Yuvraj Singh receives a ‘Guard of Honour’ after his match-winning performance in the final of Road Safety World Series

• The inaugural edition of the Road Safety World Series T20 concluded with the Indian Legends, under the leadership of Sachin Tendulkar, lifting the cup and scripting history at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
• One of the highlights of the final was India’s swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh living up to his reputation and providing India a fierce finish to help them put a comprehensive total on the scoreboard.
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