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

Brad Hogg picks a better all-rounder between Ben Stokes and Hardik Pandya

• Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg is spending quarantine time quite nicely by interacting with his fans.
• Hogg, who has been involved in commentary since his retirement, is an active user on social media.
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ICC to decide the fate of the Men’s T20 World Cup on March 29

• The virus which initially broke in China has now spread across the globe and taken lives of more than 16,000 people.
• Several international cricket matches have been cancelled due to the global pandemic. Moreover, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is also under threat.
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‘This virus could kill her’ – Former New Zealand pacer Iain O’Brien concerned about his wife’s well-being in the UK

• Former New Zealand fast bowler Iain O’Brien couldn’t stop worrying about the well-being of his wife, Rosie, and kids, Zain and Alethea.
• O’Brien said that his better-half has a lung condition and the COVID-19 can account for her life.
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Ricky Ponting breaks his silence on leaving captaincy after 2011 World Cup exit

• Under his captaincy, Australia won consecutive World Cups in 2003 and 2007 and also the Champions Trophy in 2006.
• Even after achieving so much as a captain, Ricky Ponting had to take the decision of stepping down from captaincy back in 2011.
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BCB approaches still-playing Abdur Razzak for national selector’s role

• Bangladesh Cricket Board is currently in search for the third member of their selection panel.
• Abdur Razzak made his international debut back in 2006 and went onto play a total of 13 Tests, 153 ODIs and 34 T20Is.
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Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis gets new year-long contract from CSA

• Faf du Plessis has seen a roller-coaster ride recently. He lost his place in the national team during the home series against England.
• Wicket-keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock replaced Faf du Plessis as the captain in all three formats recently though the former’s journey so far has been mixed.
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