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ICC announces Men’s ODI, T20I and Test team of the decade

• With the 2010s decade ending, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ODI, T20I and Test teams of the decade.
• The veteran wicket-keeper retired from international cricket earlier this year on August 15.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of the second Test

• The Pakistani side has been dealt another blow as their opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq is ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand.
• The left-handed bespectacled batsman is all set to return back to Lahore to kickstart the recovery process.
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‘Another great day for us’ – Virat Kohli hails India’s Test tactics on day two at Melbourne

• However, with the onset of day two, the guests were in the perfect form to seize the day.
• However, it was skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s day in the end who stole all the limelight with a brilliant ton (104 off 200).
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Tim Paine pulls off a blinder to end Cheteshwar Pujara’s show early on the second day

• Mayank Agarwal walked in with debutant Shubman Gill to take the responsibility.
• Though Agarwal left the field once again hastily, Gill made his debut looked promising as he scored 45 runs from his bat.
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Shikhar Dhawan named Delhi captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021; Ishant Sharma set to make comeback

• Delhi have announced a 42-member jumbo squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.
• He got fit ahead of the Test series down under but his match fitness needed to be assessed and hence, was ruled out.
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S Sreesanth aims to represent India in the 2023 World Cup

• S Sreesanth, the tainted Indian fast bowler, at the age of 37, hasn’t given up on his hopes of playing for the national team.
• After the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League, Sreesanth’s career went into the doldrums.
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