Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today
All the news stories that hogged the headlines today.
Shahid Afridi Gautam Gambhir. (Photo Source: Twitter)
Shahid Afridi lashes out at Gautam Gambhir; calls him ‘bewakoof’
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir and ex-Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi have always shared a bitter relationship.
On one of the instances, he also said that the BCCI has to take a firm stand on the cricketing relationships with Pakistan.
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World Cup 2019: Inzamam-Ul-Haq announces his all-time Pakistan World Cup squad; makes surprise picks
It’s the World Cup season for all the cricket fans and the ICC World Cup 2019 will begin in a week’s time on May 30.
Inzamam, retired from the game after Pakistan was ousted from the 2007 event in the group stages with over 10,000 runs to his name.
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World Cup 2019: Urvashi Rautela wishes Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni luck ahead of the mega event
All eyes will be on Virat Kohli in the coming days as he will lead India in the upcoming World Cup .
The two-time winners are being widely tipped as the favourites because of their well-balanced team which comprises of world-class batsmen and world class bowlers.
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Bangladesh’s Peya Jannatul all set for World Cup stint as presenter
Back in the 2017 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a new face in the world of cricket broadcasting came to the fore.
Jannatul Peya Ferdous popularly known as Peya Jannatul was one of the anchors in the T20 tournament.
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ICC World Cup 2019: BCCI gives update on Vijay Shankar’s forearm injury
India’s World Cup campaign has already begun with the warm-up match against New Zealand at the Kennington Oval in London.
Shankar was smacked flush on the forearm by left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed, who’s one of the backups for the Indian team.
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ICC World Cup 2019: WAGs allowed to stay with Pakistan players after India match
However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave them permission for the recent five-match ODI series against England.
The provision for the same will only be applicable after Pakistan’s match against India on June 16 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
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Bangladesh unveil away kit in World Cup and it’s a complete contrast
Touches of football are being seen in cricket this World Cup season as many of the teams have come up with home and away jerseys.
While some liked it, some didn’t and there were those who felt that the kit resembled the all-red jersey of Zimbabwe who though is not playing in this year’s World Cup.
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World Cup 2019: Sourav Ganguly backs Mohammed Shami to open India’s bowling along with Jasprit Bumrah
The much-vaunted Indian batting line-up had slumped to 91 for 7 before a brisk fifty from Ravindra Jadeja took them past 150.
Team India’s concerned over their No.4 batting position remained as KL Rahul managed just six from 10 balls in the game against the Black Caps.
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