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Afghanistan Wicket-keeper Shafiqullah Shafaq Banned For 6 Years
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday banned wicket-keeper-batsman Shafiqullah Shafaq from all forms of cricket for a period of six years. Shafaq accepted four charges related to breaching of the ACB Anti-Corruption Code, the board said in a statement. ....
Bowlers Should Be Banned From Using Sweat & Saliva, Feels MSK Prasad
The coronavirus outbreak has seen not just sporting events come to a standstill, but talks are on about life in the post-coronavirus era and one of the biggest talking points has been whether bowlers should be allowed to use sweat and saliva on balls to make them shine and aid swing. While various people have spoken for or against the issue, former India chief selector M.S.K. Prasad feels such techniques to shine the ball should be banned.....
Kashmir Was, Is & Will Always Be Ours: Dhawan On Afridi's Comments
India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday joined Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in slamming former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his recent comments on Kashmir.....
Saliva Ban Needs An Alternative To Keep Game Balanced, Says Gambhir
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels there would be apprehensions in the minds of the players once they go back on the field and take part in competitive sport post the COVID-19 lockdowns.....
This Day, That Year: When Ganguly, Dravid Scripted ODI History
Ganguly and Dravid stitched together a mammoth 318-run partnership against Sri Lanka in a group stage match of the 1999 World Cup in Taunton, helping the team register a comprehensive victory.....
Will Be Very Happy Even If I Play One Test For India, Says Chahal
Young Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal believes batsmen have more variations to deal with when he plays alongside Kuldeep Yadav for the Men in Blue. ....
Cricket Fraternity Mourns Passing Away Of Vasant Raiji
Former India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh led the way in paying tribute to Vasant Raiji, who passed away on Saturday, aged 100. Raiji, India's oldest first-class cricketer, played nine first-class matches in the 1940s and scored a total of 277 runs. ....
Cricket Fraternity Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Galwan Clash
India skipper Virat Kohli and white-ball vice-captain Rohit Sharma led the way as cricket fraternity paid tribute to the martyrs of Galwan Valley clash. ....
COVID-19: Cricket South Africa Reports 7 Positive Cases
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday confirmed that seven positive cases have been found after mass coronavirus testing was conducted within the organisation. ....
BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim's Position Under Scanner
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) just like any other sporting body around the world has been hurt by the economic hurdles that has accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. And GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim's position is under the scanner as there is a thought that he isn't bringing too much to the table. ....
