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ICC World Cup 2019: Ajit Agarkar recommends India’s number four in his squad for the tournament

• Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has revealed his India’s playing eleven for the upcoming ICC World Cup.
• Agarkar has snubbed under-pressure Ambati Rayudu from his playing eleven and has instead batted for Vijay Shankar’s inclusion at number four.
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Shahid Afridi names the best bowler he ever faced in his career

• Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is a man of many shades. On the ground, he still is a force even though he plays only T20 cricket now.
• The 39-year-old recently was involved in a rapid interview and came up with some interesting answers.
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ICC World Cup 2019: Australia contemplating playing both Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon

• While their batting did splendidly, the bowlers didn’t flatter to deceive, one of them was Adam Zampa.
• Now the Australian team management is thinking about playing both of them in the upcoming World Cup.
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We are confident of beating any team in Tests, says Mohammad Nabi

• Afghanistan team made their supporters proud by winning their first ever Test match in Dehradun, as they defeated Ireland by seven wickets.
• Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi picked three wickets along with Yamin Ahmadzai also picking three wickets.
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Virat Kohli should thank RCB for persisting with him as the captain: Gautam Gambhir

• It goes without saying that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the under-performers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• The upcoming edition of the prestigious IPL is scheduled to start on Saturday, March 23 and Kohli’s RCB would be facing the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
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Pakistan Cricket Board pays USD 1.6 million to BCCI as compensation

• PCB had claimed compensation from the BCCI for refusing to honour the MoU between the two cricket boards for bilateral series between India and Pakistan.
• Pakistan last played India in the bilateral series in 2013 since then the two teams haven’t faced each other apart from the ICC events and in the Asia Cup.
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Jaydev Unadkat not concerned about his India comeback

• Jaydev Unadkat made his debut for India way back in 2010 and has represented the national team in 18 international games.
• However, at no point of his career thus far, he has been able to cement his place in the Men in Blue’s side.
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Rishabh Pant talks about MS Dhoni’s influence and his focus on doing well in IPL 2019

• Team India’s young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will turn out for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
• Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting has called him an exceptional talent but also a really good thinker about the game.
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I didn’t get fair enough chances to represent India: Shreyas Iyer

• The right-hander has been one of the most consistent batsmen in domestic cricket for quite some time now.
• However, Shreyas has now fallen down the pecking order, having last played an ODI way back in February last year.
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IPL 2019: Vigilant scouting led to Sandeep Warrier’s inclusion in the KKR squad

• However, the Knights didn’t press the panic button and have churned out their replacements, one of them being pacer Sandeep Warrier.
• The stupendous performances didn’t evade the eyes of the scouts of the Kolkata-based franchise and he was drafted into the team.
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