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

Abdul Razzaq questions India’s intent vs England; even lauds ‘musalman’ Mohammed Shami

• It seems the Pakistanis are yet to overcome the shock they received to see England beat India by 31 runs in the Cricket World Cup 2019 contest in Birmingham on Sunday.
• Pakistan fans and experts came up with strong reactions after Virat Kohli’s side slumped to their first defeat of this tournament.
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I had decided not to take financial help from BCCI after retirement, says Kapil Dev

• He might have been the first Indian captain to win a cricket World Cup at any level but Kapil Dev has not been a frontline man with the cricket administrators over the years.
• He said he doesn’t depend on the Board of Control for Cricket in India for his financial support.
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Meet Afghan Morteza Ali, who overcame death threats to become a first-class player in England

• He can easily be called Afghanistan’s Malala Yousafzai, a male version though. Or rather, cricket’s Malala.
• He found a refuge in England, just like Malala, and there he met a person who would become his second father.
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Out of form Pakistan speedster, Hasan Ali has found some success off the field

• The Pakistan cricket team has stayed true to its unpredictability character in the 2019 World Cup.
• After the game against India, the entire Pakistan team was roasted by the country’s media and audience.
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After their win over India, England are back to ODI ranking 1

• However, the plight was short-lived as Eoin Morgan’s side was back to the top as per the ICC’s fresh rankings, thanks to their 31-run win over India.
• From eight points in five games, the Three Lions suddenly found themselves struggling at eight from seven games.
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Bangladesh are capable of beating India: Shoaib Akhtar

• The Tigers are in a must-win situation to stay alive in the World Cup and have defeated top teams in the tournament.
• This is the reason why Shoaib Akhtar feels that Bangladesh can do which Pakistan couldn’t on when they faced the arch-rivals.
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