IPL player auction set for February 20
February 4th, 2017 | by
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The player auction ahead of the 2017 season of the IPL will be held on February 20 in Bangalore, with the tournament scheduled to begin on April 5. “So far, more than 750 players have registered for the Player Auction 2017,” the BCCI said in...
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Misfiring Sri Lanka face must-win game at high-scoring venue
February 4th, 2017 | by
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Match facts Saturday, February 4, 2017 Start time 1330 local (1130 GMT) Big picture Two matches in, Sri Lanka are already faced with having to save the five-ODI series, and are yet to crack 200. Instead of being concerned by the lack of runs from...
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan appoint Simmons as consultant
February 3rd, 2017 | by
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has roped in former West Indies coach Phil Simmons as consultant for the next three series, against Zimbabwe, Ireland and West Indies. According to the ACB, he will assist head coach Lalchand Rajput on technical issues. Afghanistan’s...
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Radical schedule shake-up proposed at ICC meeting
February 3rd, 2017 | by
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International cricket has brought itself to the cusp of a radical shake-up of its calendar after top executives agreed on proposals that provide more context for all three formats. If the ICC Board approves them, a two-year Test league, a 13-team ODI league, and a...
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Cricket Worldwide
Kohli unveiled as Wisden cover star
February 3rd, 2017 | by
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Virat Kohli has been unveiled as the latest cover star of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, following his leading role in India’s clean sweep of trophies in all three formats of their recent series against England. Kohli, who made two centuries in India’s 4-0 Test...
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Miller ruled out of rest of Sri Lanka series
February 3rd, 2017 | by
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David Miller, fresh off his second century in three ODI innings, will not be available for the rest of the series against Sri Lanka because of a finger injury. Miller sustained a cut to the little finger of his right hand during the second ODI...
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Finger fracture puts Wagner in doubt for South Africa Tests
February 2nd, 2017 | by
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New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has fractured his left ring finger while playing in the domestic List A tournament, the Ford Trophy, putting him in doubt for New Zealand’s Test series against South Africa in March. Wagner picked up the injury while fielding off...
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Napier City Council to launch inquiry into McLean Park fiasco
February 2nd, 2017 | by
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The Napier City Council is set to launch an inquiry* into the abandonment of the second Chappell-Hadlee ODI at McLean Park on Thursday, according to a stuff.co.nz report. Not a ball was bowled despite there being no rain for four hours after the scheduled start...
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Dhawan 82* steers Delhi to breezy win
February 2nd, 2017 | by
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Shikhar Dhawan struck an unbeaten 47-ball 82 to power Delhi to a six-wicket win against Services in Dharamsala. Dhawan hit 11 fours and three sixes as Delhi swept past their target of 132 with 39 balls remaining. Delhi were in a bit of trouble at...
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Been there, done that, going nowhere?
February 2nd, 2017 | by
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Cameron White’s criticisms of Australia’s selection processes have raised the question of whether performances in the Sheffield Shield and Matador Cup are losing relevance On Tuesday, Cameron White pointed out a few things during an interview on Melbourne radio...
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