May 11 - What happened in the cricket world today?
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. ICC's three-member committee arrives in Sri Lanka; to probe into political interference influencing cricket
Deputy Chairman of the International Cricket Council, Mr Imran Khwaja arrived in Sri Lanka to look into the political interference in hosting cricket matches in the country. (READ MORE)
2. Afghanistan can win the ODI World Cup if Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad keep going: Graeme Swann
Swann said that if Rashid and Noor can replicate their IPL performances at the 2023 ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India in October 2023, Afghanistan may win the title in the major event. (READ MORE)
3. Reports: ICC yet to receive assurance from PCB over participation in ODI World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to receive written assurance over Pakistan’s participation in the forthcoming ODI World Cup, which will be held in India. (READ MORE)
4. Australia retain top spot in latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings
Australia have retained their position at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update that drops results from the 2019-20 season and reflects all matches completed since May 2020. (READ MORE)
5. IPL 2023: Superstar Rajinikanth calls up Kolkata's rising star Rinku Singh following his impressive performances
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) explosive southpaw Rinku Singh may have earned arguably his biggest compliment as the megastar of Indian cinema- Rajinikanth, called him up following his impressive outings in the IPL 2023. (READ MORE)
6. Delayed ODI World Cup schedule affecting team preparations, fans' travel
As the ODI World Cup is approaching, there are some uncertainties still looming which will most likely impact the teams who have already qualified for the mega cricket carnival. (READ MORE)
7. Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman set to welcome first child in September 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman are all set to welcome their first child in September 2023. (READ MORE)
8. 'Came home and shaved my head' - Suyash Sharma shares emotional story of failed U-19 trials
The young leggie revealed the heartbreak he endured after he wasn't selected for the U-19 trials despite performing well. (READ MORE)
9. Reports: Mumbai Indians to offer Jofra Archer year-long contract
Five-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are reportedly set to offer England ace pacer Jofra Archer a year-long contract. (READ MORE)
10. Stats: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes Nitish Rana for 26 runs in joint second-most expensive first over in IPL history
The 21-year-old took Nitish Rana to the cleaners and whacked him for 26 runs in the first over of the second innings. He also notched up IPL's fastest fifty, off just 13 balls. (READ MORE)
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