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

Harmanpreet Kaur set to feature in the Kia Super League

• Kaur was recently involved in the Asia Cup T20 which was won by Bangladesh. She led the team admirably well.
• Also, Kaur had to miss the last edition for Surrey Stars due to the injuries sustained during the World Cup.
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IRE vs IND: Virender Sehwag wants one player to be dropped to accomodate KL Rahul

• The two-match T20 International series between India and Ireland is all set to get underway on Wednesday in Dublin at the Village.
• Now it remains to be seen if the team management decides to bench Rahul for the first game despite being in scintillating form.
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New Zealand pacer signed by Derbyshire for T20 Blast

• Last time around, Derbyshire finished second in the points table of the North Group, however, they lost to Hampshire in the Quarter Final.
• Apart from internationals, he also has an experience of 33 first-class, 23 List A and as many T20 matches at the domestic level.
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Yuzvendra Chahal claims to possess two variations of the wrong’un

• The likes of Rashid Khan and others have been prime examples of bowling the masterful delivery.
• Chahal is currently the third-ranked bowler in T20Is and his next assignment will be the two-match T20I series versus Ireland.
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Cricket’s biggest market research reveals worldwide fan following figures

• There is always a debate over the most followed sport in the world between Cricket and Football.
• There have been reports of the Test format not being watched in many countries with the advent of T20 cricket.
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Quinton de Kock likely to be roped in by Nottinghamshire

• However, nothing is finalised as of yet and if signed, De Kock could well be available for final six Championship matches.
• As far as the domestic transfer is considered, Middlesex are the favourites to rope in the Somerset all-rounder Lewis Gregory.
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The game between Yorkshire and Surrey stopped frequently due to the sea fret

• The game of cricket has witnessed the stoppages in play due to unique reasons. Recently, during the Test match between India and Sri Lanka.
• On the other hand, Surrey would be keen to fight it out on the third day and would be looking to add as many runs as possible.
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Jason Holder with his all-round effort gains across all ICC Test rankings

• Windies captain Jason Holder has made notable upward movement in the ICC Test Player Rankings after a fine all-round effort .
• Among their bowlers, stand-in captain Suranga Lakmal has gained one slot to reach a career-best 28th position.
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Justin Langer to evaluate Tim Paine and other captaincy options

• The recent 5-0 hammering at the hands of England has put both Justin Langer and Tim Paine in a rather tight spot.
• Langer went on to add that the workload on Paine might be beginning to get a lot more tighter than it has in the past.
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English Cricket Club loses seven wickets for one run in National Cup Championship

• Cricket is a game of uncertainty, rightly so, as the pendulum keeps swinging from one way to the other.
• He picked up his fourth wicket in the form of Andrew Higgins as he trapped him plumb in front.
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England team’s assistant coach Paul Farbrace is ready to take over from Trevor Bayliss after 2019

• England team head coach, Trevor Bayliss’ contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ends after the World Cup 2019. 
• He is not alone in the race, as Chris Silverwood is also considered to be a front-runner to replace Bayliss.
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Close friend comes out to defend Steve Smith following New York bar scene

• However, luckily for the 27-year old, who is going to feature in the upcoming Global Canada T20 League.
• Worland, who happens to be one of Smith’s closest friends stated that the latter was indeed in the United States to help him out.
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ENG vs IND: Sony announces commentary panel for India’s tour of England

• Earlier in March, Sony Pictures Network (SPN) acquired the rights to broadcast overseas contests, both telecasting and online streaming.
• All the individuals have their unique style of explaining the events on the cricket pitch and they have their own significant fan base in the world of cricket.
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ICC suspends Zimbabwe Cricket director for denying to hand over his phone

• The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit is currently probing Zimbabwe Cricket for any corrupt activities.
• He was the one who proposed to Cremer an offer where he had to act as determined in the match against Windies.
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PCA Chairman reckons new innovation be too tiring for bowlers

• Earlier in May, the England Cricket Board (ECB) contemplated over bringing another radical change to the game of cricket.
• Fast bowlers run in and a lot of energy drains out of their system while shooting in the deliveries.
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