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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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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. (Read more about the story) 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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