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BCCI announces squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the squads for the upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy.
• Faiz Fazal, who played a crucial part in Vidarbha’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph last season, will lead the Blue team.
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BCCI announces India A and B teams for South Africa A and quadrangular series

• India A had a hectic tour of England where they took part in a triangular series followed by three four-day matches.
• A quadrangular series will also take place thereafter, where India B and Australia A will join the Indian A team and South Africa A.
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Worcestershire ropes in Ravichandran Ashwin again for 2018 championship climax

• Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been re-signed by Worcestershire for their last two games in the 2018 County Championships.
• Worcestershire wanted to see Ashwin rerun with his impressive form and persona this year as well but had to wait for a long time before receiving a confirmation from the BCCI.
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Reports suggest Sri Lanka cricketer accused of rape; receives suspension

• The news broke shortly after the star batsman was held up by the Lankan police shortly after the Lankan win in the match at Colombo.
• Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) also went on to charge the 27-year old batsman with a ‘misconduct’ charge as well.
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Imran Khan reveals one of the biggest mistakes of his life

• The wedlock didn’t go down well between the pair as they got divorced only after ten months in 2015.
• Imran who is running to be elected as Prime Minister in Pakistan’s general election during July had previously been married to British heiress Jemima Goldsmith.
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England vs India: Tests will be a different ball game for Kuldeep Yadav, feels Alec Stewart

• Stewart, who played 133 Tests for England between 1990 and 2003, also explained the practical difficulties the left-arm spinner might face in the longest format.
• Yadav has played only two Tests so far since his debut against Australia last year and has nine wickets in his tally so far.
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BCB contemplating first-class participation mandatory for Test team selection

• Bangladesh cricket first came into the limelight when they beat Pakistan in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
• In the light of improving the team’s performance, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to make first-class cricket a mandate for a berth in the national Test team.
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Speedster Mark Wood gets an injury scare a week ahead of first Test

• England’s 28-year-old fast bowler Mark Wood suffered an injury scare a week ahead of his side’s first Test versus India at Edgbaston starting August 1.
• Woods, who made his Test debut against New Zealand at home in 2015, has played 12 matches since then and has 30 wickets in his kitty.
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Sri Lanka vs South Africa: 2nd Test- Who Said What

• The second Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo turned out to be another one-sided affair.
• The left-arm tweaker picked up nine wickets and turned out to be a thorn in the flesh of the Lankan batting lineup.
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Indian team manager all set to get extension after Ravi Shastri’s report

• Back in July 2017, Sunil Subramanian, Tamil Nadu’s former Test captain, was appointed as India’s administrative manager on a one-year contract.
• The ugly fallout between Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli was one of the primary reasons why the practice of full-time managers was introduced.
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BCCI names banned Punjab cricketer in Duleep Trophy squad

• The 27-year-old’s eight-month ban is set to expire only on September 14 – that is, after the conclusion of the forthcoming Duleep Trophy.
• His urine sample was provided as part of the BCCI’s testing programme on January 15 and the same was found to contain Terbutaline.
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James Anderson gives his verdict on the best batsman in world cricket

• James Anderson, England’s fast-bowler, last donned the national colours in the Test series against Pakistan.
• He has been a stalwart of the team in red-ball cricket for a number of years and is expected to play a pivotal role in England’s next assignment as well.
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It doesn’t matter if he gets runs or not? I think Kohli is lying: James Anderson

• While India plays a practice game at Chelmsford against Essex, the English cricketers have been participating in the County Championship.
• Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli had stated that it didn’t matter if he scored runs or not as long as the team won.
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Cheteshwar Pujara is confident about Rashid Khan’s future in Test cricket

• Rashid Khan is in the middle of a dream run in limited-overs cricket having picked up wickets at frequent intervals.
• Pujara has carved a reputation for being an epitome of patience and has played a number of resilient knocks.
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Mike Atherton not in favour of Adil Rashid for Tests against India

• Adil Rashid is likely to be recalled in the Test side after some splendor performance in the One Dayers.
• Adil Rashid wasn’t considered in the Ashes as Mason Crane, Jack Leach and Dominic Bess were preferred above him.
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