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World Cup 2019: Dale Steyn ruled out of the opening game against England

• The World up is all set to get underway on May 30 with the hosts England and South Africa locking horns in the tournament opener.
• Both the teams would be hoping to start the competition on a winning note and no wonder it is going to be a close encounter.
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ICC World Cup 2019: Australia legend Glenn McGrath picks his favourites

• The World Cup is considered as the pinnacle of ODI cricket and teams from around the world work hard to get a proper combination in place.
• The 2019 edition of the mega event starts on May 30 with the match between hosts England and South Africa at the Kennington Oval in London.
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World Cup 2019: No terror threat to India-Pakistan clash, assures organisers

• June 16 will be a big day in the upcoming World Cup 2019 for former champions India and Pakistan will lock horns on that day at Old Trafford, Manchester.
• Going by the recent political tensions between the two arch-rivals and the call for even boycotting the game on the Indian side following the Pulwama attack, the derby promises to be a cracker all the more.
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KL Rahul is a treat to watch on his day but have got temperament issue, says Sanjay Manjrekar

• India is playing KL Rahul at No.4 in the warm-up matches ahead of the ICC World Cup.
• In the first warm-up against New Zealand managed just six runs in 10 balls and against Bangladesh in the second warm-up, he has played a handy knock.
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World Cup 2019: Glenn McGrath picks his top three current pacers

• Australian former fast bowler Glenn McGrath holds a legendary status in the annals of the game thanks to his brilliant performances with both the red and white balls.
• McGrath made his debut in 1993 and said goodbye to cricket in 2007 leaving a legacy of 124 Tests and 250 ODI international matches behind him.
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My mother always said that I’ll play for India and that kept me going, says Tushar Deshpande

• The 24-year-old Mumbai based pacer Tushar Deshpande showed the nerves of playing in the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy 2019, a day after his mother’s demise.
• He kept going and travelled to Indore when everyone expected that he won’t, despite being devastated due to the loss.
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Social activist files PIL in Delhi HC to stop IPL players auction

• The players’ auction is a big attraction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and thus the excitement begins quite a few months before the start of the real tournament.
• Players are released, retained and ‘bought’ by franchises as per the demands of the season.
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Marriage has improved my captaincy and me as a human being: Virat Kohli

• Virat Kohli is in the spotlight ever since he has left India with the other 14 men for the World Cup in England.
• The Men in Blue are one of the strong contenders to lift the title for the third time and Kohli’s captaincy will be tested to the hilt.
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KL Rahul set to have a new supporter in Akansha Ranjan cheering for him during the World Cup

• Cricket and Bollywood have gone hand in hand over the last few years.
• Mostly after the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), their relationship has been strengthened.
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