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IND vs BAN: Kanpur's black-soil pitch expected to offer lower bounce for 2nd Test

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India have retained their squad from the 1st Test.

I wouldn't say no to opening in Tests: Cameron Green

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"I think it's totally up to Steve [Smith]. He's earned the right to bat where he wants to bat and whatever happens, I'm happy to move around him," Cameron Green.

September 24, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

'Sell Virat, bench Rohit' - Michael Vaughan's shocking picks in Play, Sell, Bench challenge

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In the long history of Indian cricket, three names have given immense joy to fans for nearly two decades, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.

Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka topple New Zealand to go 1-0

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Sri Lanka won the first Test against New Zealand by 63 runs.

Mitchell Swepson to lead Queensland in Marnus Labuschagne’s absence

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"We had quite a bit of leadership chat in the winter, and him [Swepson] and Jimmy were excellent with all of that and the way the group saw them," Botha said.

September 23, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

Watch: Shoaib Akhtar's look-alike Imran Muhammad's bowling video goes viral

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Former Pakistan pacer, Shoaib Akhtar, who was known for his pace and intimidating presence on the field, retired after the 2011 World Cup due to chronic knee issues

Watch: Shubman Gill’s father’s heartwarming reaction to his century against Bangladesh goes viral

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Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 119* runs in the second innings.

Cricket South Africa sends team of delegates to Dhaka ahead of Test series

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Bangladesh will play South Africa in their den from October 21, as part WTC Schedule.

ENG vs AUS, 2nd ODI review: Australia continue to dominate England with another win

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Australia defeated England by 68 runs in the second ODI.

CPL 2024, Match 22 Review: Kings disrupt Royals juggernaut to book playoffs berth

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Royals played a match to forget in Providence as they scored 96/9 in a match that saw them well beaten by 7 wickets.

'More focused on new players' - Josh Hazlewood reveals Australia's plan for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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With all eyes on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood opened up on a strategic shift in the team's approach.

India has advantage in Women's T20 World Cup due to familiarity with UAE conditions: Mithali Raj

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India, placed in Group A, will open their campaign against New Zealand on October 4.

‘This has been the KL Rahul story’ - Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Indian batter's dip in form in Tests

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“It’s amazing that he plays a brilliant innings at the Test level and the next two three innings it seems like he has got a pair in the last Test," said Manjrekar.

CPL 2024, Match 20 Review: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons keep playoff hopes alive with win over Trinbago Knight Riders

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The win saw the Falcons keep their slim chances of progression alive and also gave them double bragging rights over the Knight Riders in CPL 2024.

IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant gets into argument with Litton Das after getting hit in Chennai

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India posted 88 runs on the board after the end of the first session.

Surendra Harmalkar becomes new MCA councillor after election win

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“Once again, the maidan, office, school and college club secretaries have demonstrated their positive influence in securing this election win," Naik said.

Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh opt to bowl first in Chennai, Pant-KL Rahul return to Test lineup

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India take on Bangladesh in the first Test of the series in Chennai from September 19.

‘We have come a long way, putting an end to all the masala’ - BCCI tease candid chat between Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir

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"You had more altercations than me", Gambhir told Kohli in the video.

'His passion and spirit are unmatched' - Sarfaraz Khan reveals RCB memories with Virat Kohli

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Sarfaraz Khan expressed his excitement ahead of the India versus Bangladesh Test series as he is going to be sharing the dressing room with the legendary Virat Kohli.

September 16, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

Hopefully, I've proven that higher up the order is better for me: Liam Livingstone

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Livingstone was adjudged Player of the Match in the second T20I against Australia

Jos Buttler open to give up wicketkeeping for better focus on captaincy

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Buttler is currently out of the squad with a calf injury.

Watch: Somerset's last-minute aggressive field placement helps them secure 111-run win over Surrey

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In the recently concluded County Championship match, Somerset pulled off a stunning victory against defending champions Surrey, keeping their title hopes alive.

'Going to be pretty exciting to watch two of the finest players of our generation' - Glenn Maxwell on Kohli-Smith show in upcoming BGT

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The BGT 2024-25 is all set to commence on November 22.

AFG vs NZ 2024, Only Test: Pathetic drainage, rain concludes actionless Greater Noida match

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On expected lines, Day 5 of the first-ever Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned like the previous four days.

Yash Dayal's father recalls painful taunts from school kids following Rinku Singh's sixes heroics

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Yash Dayal recently received a call-up to India's Test side for the upcoming Bangladesh series.

CPL 2024, Match 12 Review: Captain Kieron Pollard takes Trinbago Knight Riders home

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Captain Kieron Pollard smashed a rapid half-century under pressure to push TKR to a win.

AFG vs NZ: ACB's choice to pick Greater Noida over Bengaluru, Kanpur as Test venue backfires

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The Day 3 was called off before the scheduled start of play, making it the third consecutive day without any play possible.

'It's right-arm fast' - Jasprit Bumrah's old video correcting his role at Mumbai Indians camp goes viral

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The 30-year-old has been associated as palyer with MI since 2013.

Liam Livingstone to play for Pretorial Capitals in SA20 2025

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Livingstone featured prominently for MI Cape Town last season, playing all 10 round-robin matches for the Newlands-based franchise.

September 10, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand announce squad; Sophie Devine named captain

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Devine is expected to step down as NZ skipper following the World Cup.

Watch: Jaydev Unadkat rattles Sam Northeast stumps in county championship game for Sussex

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In a crucial match that could potentially for Sussex, Indian left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat emerged as the star performer for the county side.

'Don't get distracted by crowd, stay calm and bowl' - Tushar Deshpande reveals how MS Dhoni's words motivated him

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For Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Tushar Deshpande, it was legendary MS Dhoni's vote of confidence that guided him to new heights in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season

September 9, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

Spoke to Mohammed Shami on how to get ball to come back in: Akash Deep

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“He (Shami) advised me not to focus too much on bringing it in,” said Akash.

'We will try to give them a tough time' - Rahmat Shah reflects on upcoming Test against New Zealand

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"They have won the ICC Test Championship and we tried to have the best of preparations and we are looking forward to the challenge that is lying ahead,” Shah said.

CPL 2024, Match 9 Review: Barbados Royals dominate St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in a thriller at Warner Park

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Wellalage battled calmly through the middle overs before Young's late heroics sealed a thrilling triumph for the Royals.

'He has played beautifully’ - Michael Vaughan backs Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test runs record

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"I think it's three and a half thousand runs he trails by. He has at least three years. Unless his back snaps, he is the most enthusiastic lover of the game," Vaughan said.

‘It gives us a lot of confidence’ - Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals Gautam Gambhir’s effect on Team India

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"He really backed us, saying just go out and play freely and enjoy the game, and we will be with you," Jaiswal said.

‘Learn a little bit, and show off exactly what he can do’ - Ollie Pope hypes Josh Hull ahead of England debut

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Hull played 10 first class games and picked up 16 wickets.

CPL 2024, Match 7 Review: Guyana Amazon Warriors make two in two after clinical victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

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Electing to bat first in rainy conditions could have been seen as a risk but Imran Tahir’s Warriors had no such qualms as they set about posting a sizeable score of 266/7.

September 5, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

It is an incredible experience whenever I go out and bat with Rohit Sharma: Yashasvi Jaiswal

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"I think the way Rohit controls the game and understands the wicket, it is spot on and there are a lot of things (to learn from him)," said Jaiswal.

CPL 2024, Match 6 Review: Noor Ahmad powers Saint Lucia Kings to an impressive win over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons

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Chasing 143 in Antigua, captain Faf du Plessis got the Kings off to a flier before they romped to the target with 18 balls to spare.

I don't doubt Brendon McCullum's credentials, but coaching England white-ball team will be a big challenge: Michael Atherton

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McCullum won't be available during England's white-ball series against Australia.

Delhi Premier League T20, Match 28 Review: Central Delhi Kings finish their league phase with win over West Delhi Lions

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The Central Delhi Kings defeated West Delhi Lions by 58 runs to retain their hopes of a semifinal berth.

Women's Delhi Premier League T20 2024, Match 2 Review: Upasana Yadav shines as North Delhi Strikers defeat Central Delhi Queens

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Electing to bat first, the North Delhi Strikers Women were buoyed by Opener Upasana Yadav’s (73 off 62) half century that was studded with 13 boundaries and two sixes