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Virat Kohli: BCCI Ethics Oficer Examining Conflict Of Interest Complaint Against India Captain

Virat Kohli: BCCI Ethics Oficer Examining Conflict Of Interest Complaint Against India Captain

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain on Sunday said he is examining a conflict of interest complaint against India captain Virat Kohli from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association life member Sanjeev Gupta, who has levelled similar charges against other players in the past which were deemed “infructuous”. (More  Cricket News) In his latest complaint, Gupta has […]

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There was insecurity among Pak players during 2019 W C: Inzamam

There was insecurity among Pak players during 2019 W C: Inzamam

KARACHI: There was a sense of insecurity among Pakistan players during the 2019 World Cup, claims former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, who also reckons that the PCB should have given Sarfaraz Ahmed more time as captain instead of removing him abruptly. Inzamam said captains need to be backed since they get better with time. “Even in […]

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Sangakkara grilled in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe

Sangakkara grilled in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Thursday by detectives probing explosive allegations the 2011 ICC World Cup final was fixed under his captaincy. Sangakkara, 42, was called in to the police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) examining the conduct of the final, which Sri Lanka lost to India at Mumbai’s Wankhede […]

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Tharanga questioned in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe

Tharanga questioned in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga on Wednesday became the first player to be grilled by detectives in a probe investigating claims that the 2011 Cricket World Cup final was fixed. The 35-year-old batsman was questioned for two hours by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) examining the conduct of the final, which Sri Lanka lost […]

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Assessment of regional coaches begins today

Assessment of regional coaches begins today

KARACHI: As a major step forward in implementing the set of reforms at the domestic level, the evaluation process of coaches in all the six regions will start from Wednesday (today). As per the information available to this correspondent, a panel which includes Grant Bradburn, the newly appointed head of high-performance coaching, and Saqlain Mushtaq, […]

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Undercooked Pakistan bid to burst England’s bubble

Undercooked Pakistan bid to burst England’s bubble

Coach Misbahul Haq has left no stone unturned in his preparations but Pakistan still look decidedly undercooked for their three-test series against England in August-September. Skipper Azhar Ali and his squad will discover how much cricket has changed in the six months since their last test, with Covid-19 curbs putting a stop to the use of […]

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West Indies players to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo during Test series against England

West Indies players to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo during Test series against England

The West Indies cricketers will sport a ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo on the collars of their shirts during the upcoming three-Test series against England to protest against racism in sports. Skipper Jason Holder, who has voiced his support to the cause that has once again come to the forefront after the killing of American George Floyd, said […]

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Pakistan to leave for UK on Sunday, 6 out of 10 infected players test negative

Pakistan to leave for UK on Sunday, 6 out of 10 infected players test negative

Pakistan will leave for their tour of England on Sunday with 20 players and 11 support staff, the PCB said on Saturday, even as six out of the 10 coronavirus-infected cricketers returned negative when they were tested the second time. The Pakistan Cricket Board said the team will be departing for Manchester. PCB chief executive […]

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West Indies coach has no worries over Holder’s fitness

West Indies coach has no worries over Holder’s fitness

MANCHESTER: West Indies head coach Phil Simmons had no qualms over the fitness of Jason Holder after the captain played a restricted role on the final day of his side’s first warm-up match ahead of next month’s Test series against England. Holder led one team in a drawn intra-squad three-day game against Kraigg Brathwaite’s XI […]

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Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail

Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail

LAHORE: Former skipper Aamir Sohail believes the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan captain Imran Khan inspired the young generation to become a fast-bowler, saying the legendary all-rounder set high standards in the game. “Remember that 1977 Sydney Test when Imran bowled a spell with his shirt torn and when those pictures came out, it inspired […]

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