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ICC World Cup 2019: BCCI to disallow Team India WAGs for the first 20 days

• In the meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also planning for the mega event.
• Earlier, Indian captain Virat Kohli also sought permission from the board, but now he too is in agreement with the new policy for the World Cup.
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Yuvraj Singh was insulted in IPL 2019 Auction: Gautam Gambhir

• He had retired from the game before the IPL 2019 auction began and with that ended a glorious career.
• He was looking at IPL as a way to push for a final run with the Indian team in international cricket.
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Ajinkya Rahane seeks permission from the BCCI to play county cricket

• In 125 FC matches, he has 9649 runs with 54.78 average with 29 centuries for Mumbai and India A.
• In Rahane’s application, he wants to play for Hampshire county in the months of May, June, and mid-July.
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The entire nation’s prayers are with you: PM Imran Khan after Pakistan’s World Cup squad announcement

• Yesterday, it was the turn of Pakistan, to name their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, starting May 30 in England and Wales.
• Just a few days ago, Australia inflicted utter mayhem in their camp and demolished them with a 5-0 whitewash in the UAE.
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IPL 2019: KKR all-rounder Andre Russell reveals the cricketer he admires

• For many, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) giant hitter Andre Russell is a role model after his consistent muscular batting this year.
• The KKR will be playing Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial game at the Eden Gardens on Friday.
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Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are going to be India’s biggest strength in World Cup: Virat Kohli

• The cricketing fraternity is going to witness the biggest extravaganza of cricket history in just a few weeks.
• The duo has given the batsmen from all over the world, a run for their money and are likely to play a huge role for India in the upcoming World Cup.
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We have selected a three-dimensional squad: Inzamam-ul-Haq

• The reigning Champions Trophy holders left out Mohammad Amir from their squad which can be altered till 23.
• Amir starred the last time Pakistan visited England, claiming the Player of the Match award in the CT final in 2017.
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South Africa-born Scotland cricketer Con de Lange passes away at 38

• Con de Wet de Lange, Scotland’s international cricketer passed away at the age of 38 on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
• De Lange was diagnosed with a brain tumour a year ago and despite treatment, the condition remained fatal.
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