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We will go by what the Government and BCCI decides, says Virat Kohli on India-Pakistan World Cup clash

• India are all set to lock horns with Australia in the first of the two-match T20I series in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
• The series though begins on a tensed note with the nation fuming over the Pulwama attack in Kashmir last week which led to the country losing 44 CRPF jawans.
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Harbhajan Singh backs Rishabh Pant as back-up opener if KL Rahul fails against Australia

• Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he would not be very surprised if Team India picks Rishabh Pant as their back-up opener for the upcoming World Cup.
• After being dropped for the series in Australia and New Zealand, Pant has got a big chance to seal his World Cup spot in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
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Want to isolate Pakistan with other ICC Members’ Consensus: CoA Member Ravi Thodge

• There is a lot of confusion going around in Indian cricket at the moment. It is all to do with the Pulwama attack and India’s fixture against Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup.
• The attack which took the life of 44 CRPF Indian personnel hasn’t gone down well with India.
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We will show BCCI all the security plans for the World Cup, says ICC chairman Shashank Manohar

• In the wake of recent events, BCCI has requested ICC to show their security plans for the upcoming ICC World Cup, especially for the game against Pakistan which still remains in jeopardy.
• ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, who previously worked as the BCCI President, confirmed the news of receiving a letter from BCCI over this aspect.
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I will stand with my country, says Kapil Dev on India-Pakistan World Cup 2019 clash

• Kapil Dev is the latest cricketing stalwart to break his silence on the effect of Pulwama attack on the bilateral ties between India and Pakistan.
• The dastardly attack on a CRPF convoy by Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-E-Mohammed had claimed the lives of 44 jawans.
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“I love his energy” – Windies skipper Jason Holder praises his teammate

• Windies skipper Jason Holder lavished praise on Sheldon Cottrell after the pacer’s starring display in the second ODI against England on Friday in Antigua.
• When Windies ended their innings on 289 for 6, it looked all over for them. With the world number one ODI side in prime form, the target looked like a walk in the park.
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IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals unveil their official jersey for the upcoming season

• Hoping for a change in luck, the Delhi franchise changed the name of their team for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season a few months ago.
• Now again, with less than 30 days to go for the much-awaited T20 tournament, the Delhi Capitals have unveiled their new jersey.
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Arnab Goswami calls Sachin Tendulkar ‘Anti-National’ after he urges India not to lose against Pakistan

• The Pulwama attack last week has split the country into two halves. The already sour relations between India and Pakistan have gone worse and apart from other sectors, even Cricket has been affected.
• The World Cup clash between the two countries on June 16 at the Old Trafford is in threat of being boycotted from the Men in Blue.
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I am in a good place right now, says Robin Uthappa after returning from injury

• Kolkata Knight Riders fans would have heaved a sigh of relief after seeing their star man Robin Uthappa return to action after a long injury lay off.
• Uthappa had not played competitive cricket since October last year as he was sidelined with an ankle injury.
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A confident Hanuma Vihari is ready to bat at any position in IPL

• He impressed everyone with his technically sound batting in England last year when he made his international debut.
• Hanuma Vihari came into a batting order that looked fragile in English conditions and hit a fifty in his debut Test innings.
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The Indian team is ready for World Cup, says former speedster Zaheer Khan

• Former India pacer Zaheer Khan thinks the Indian team is ready for the ICC World Cup due to be held in England from May 30.
• India will play their first match against South Africa at Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 5.
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