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Elbow injury might force Jofra Archer to miss India T20Is

• Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, might not make the cut for the upcoming T20I series against India due to his recurring elbow injuries.
• The issue which first came to the fore in the Cape Town Test against South Africa in 2020 has now put his participation in doubt.
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Sachin Tendulkar suggested MS Dhoni’s name as Team India’s captain: Sharad Pawar

• Sharad Pawar, the former chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stated that it was Sachin Tendulkar, who brought MS Dhoni’s name into the fray for national captaincy.
• Pawar mentioned that both Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar were reluctant to lead the side. However, Tendulkar didn’t forget to mention Dhoni’s name.
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IPL 2021: Franchises not happy with the schedule of the tournament

• After weeks of discussion regarding the league’s format, BCCI decided to schedule all the IPL matches at neutral venues to limit the amount of travel.
• However, the new format of teams playing in neutral venues has left some franchises unhappy with the decision.
• According to the reports, franchises have argued that some teams having players from certain states might be at an advantage playing at certain venues.
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BCCI likely to send second-string India team for Asia Cup 2021

• The BCCI is reportedly set to send a second-string Indian team to Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup due to the team’s busy schedule.
• India is scheduled to tour England for a five-Test series and the players will likely stay back in the United Kingdom after the WTC final.
• After the tour of England, India will host the T20 World Cup and the BCCI are unlikely to send the main players for the Asia Cup, according to a report in the Times of India.
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Watching Rishabh Pant play is like watching Virender Sehwag bat left-handed: Inzamam-ul-Haq

• The former Pakistan captain seemed impressed with Pant’s ability of scoring runs both at home and abroad.
• Speaking on his YouTube channel, Inzamam said, “Rishabh Pant, absolutely brilliant. After a long time, I have seen a player on whom pressure seems to have no effect.
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IPL 2021: Franchises to incur a loss of INR 25 crore as BCCI denies the presence of fans in stadiums

• The IPL Governing Council Chairman Brijesh Patel revealed that the fans won’t be allowed even for a single match and the official announcement regarding the same will be made soon.
• However, the empty stadiums have emerged as a cause of worry for the IPL franchises as they are expected to incur a huge loss.
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Bubble in Karachi wasn’t secure and not well maintained, reveals an overseas player after PSL’s postponement

• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently announced the postponement of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 after a spate of Covid-19 positive cases among players and staff.
• An unnamed player has now revealed that the bio-bubble was not as safe as it should have been.
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Sourav Ganguly confirms Southampton as the venue for ICC WTC final between India and New Zealand

• BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed the venue for the contest. Speaking to India Today, Ganguly has confirmed that the WTC final will be held in Southampton.
• The International Cricket Council is yet to confirm the venue but the former India skipper is certain the final will take place at the Ageas Bowl.
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