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BCB announces Asia XI squad to face World XI in T20I series

• Bangladesh Cricket Board is all set to stage two Asia XI vs World XI fixtures in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of their founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• It will be interesting to see how the six Indian players will be incorporated into the Asia XI squad as their first match is going to clash with India’s final ODI against South Africa.
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BCB announces World XI squad to face Asia XI in T20I series

• With Indian players dominating the Asia XI squad with six individuals, World XI will be intimidated by four West Indies stalwarts.
• Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Sheldon Cottrell have been incorporated into the World XI squad.
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Here’s the reason why Pakistan players are not named in Asia XI squad to face World XI

• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced the 15-man Asia XI squad for the two-T20I series against World XI.
• However, Kohli’s participation was still not confirmed as India will be just finishing a three-ODI series against South Africa at home around then.
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New Zealand coach Gary Stead credits his bowlers for keeping Indian batsmen under pressure in Wellington Test

• Team India was completely annihilated by the rampaging Kane Williamson-led New Zealanders at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
• However, the Black Caps coach reckoned that one of the reasons for its watershed ability of New Zealand bowlers to put pressure on Indians for a long period of time.
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MS Dhoni to start training with CSK teammates from 2nd March

• The three-time IPL winning captain will definitely want to start on a good note this season.
• He will begin his return to the game at the home of the Chennai franchise, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the heart of the city, which he calls his second home.
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‘I don’t think a cautious approach ever pays off’ – Virat Kohli’s message to Cheteshwar Pujara & Co.

• Now, Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper has come out with a message for the Indian batsmen ahead of the 2nd and final game of the Test series.
• Hanuma Vihari also looked the same as he mustered 15 runs off 79 balls in the second innings of the match.
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