Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

Umar Akmal suspended by PCB under Anti-Corruption Code

• Pakistan wicket-keeper Umar Akmal, who was eager to pounce back into the national side, has suffered a major blow.
• Quetta Gladiators are slated to lock horns with two-time former champions Islamabad United in the opening encounter of the PSL 2020.
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PCB Chief Ehsan Mani drops a hint at Pakistan giving up Asia Cup hosting rights

• The BCCI asked PCB to organize India’s games at a neutral venue and the matter will be discussed in the next meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
• Mani further clarified that the venue for Asia Cup 2020 will be decided after considering the views of all stakeholders in the Asian Cricket Council.
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Bangladesh set to retain Mashrafe Mortaza as ODI captain for Zimbabwe series

• The first ODI is scheduled to be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh on March 1 (Sunday).
• Case in point, Mashrafe Mortaza will skipper the country from the front against Zimbabwe despite a lack of clarity over his future.
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No All-Star game before the start of IPL 2020

• The news outlet further stated that the reasons for the cancellation are manifold. The report stated that the details of the game were not thought through to the fullest.
• The franchises were not willing to let go of players fearing potential injuries before the start of the season.
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Virat Kohli is one of the best across all formats: Kane Williamson

• India did not lose a single Test in 2019 and Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson knows the magnitude of the challenge that faces his side.
• The Kiwis will be looking to redeem themselves after having suffered a 0-3 shellacking at the hands of Australia last month.
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: Harmanpreet Kaur calling on team effort ahead of Australia opener

• Past dependence on key players is no longer an option for Harmanpreet Kaur as India prepare for their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 opener with Australia.
• Few challenges in world cricket are greater than playing four-time champions Australia on their home turf in the opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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