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Former Sri Lanka skipper, Aravinda de Silva, was the first to be interviewed by the newly established sports-related anti-corruption unit source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-police-questions-aravinda-de-silva-over-2011-world-cup-fixing-allegations-2254988#rss-sports-cricket

Mike Hussey said that he has no doubts that Rohit Sharma has the skills to excel at the top of the order during India's tour of Australia later this year source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-has-skills-and-temperament-to-excel-in-australian-conditions-mike-hussey-2254745#rss-sports-cricket

Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan are regarded as two of the finest spinners in the history of the game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shane-warne-didnt-have-the-variety-that-muttiah-muralitharan-had-mahela-jayawardene-2254723#rss-sports-cricket

Joe Root will miss the first Test against West Indies to be with his wife who is expecting their second child later this week. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-joe-root-to-miss-first-test-against-west-indies-ben-stokes-to-lead-england-2254714#rss-sports-cricket

ECB announced that all 20 players and 11 management personnel in the Pakistan touring party have tested negative for coronavirus after arriving in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-pakistan-cricket-squad-in-england-test-negative-for-coronavirus-2254652#rss-sports-cricket

James Anderson was in his elements when he captioned a throwback picture put up by the International Cricket Council. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jimmy-anderson-has-hilarious-caption-for-icc-throwback-picture-2254651#rss-sports-cricket

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia called for a gradual end to Chinese sponsorship in the Indian Premier League amid escalating tensions between the two countries owing to the violent clash in eastern Ladakh earlier this month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-should-sever-ties-with-chinese-sponsors-if-not-this-season-then-by-2021-kxip-co-owner-2254623#rss-sports-cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin clarified that any dig at David Warner was all in good humour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tiktok-ban-ravichandran-ashwin-clarifies-after-teasing-david-warner-2254574#rss-sports-cricket

Australia's limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Tuesday highlighted Cameron Green, Josh Philippe, and Jhye Richardson as potential talents who are on the radar for the 2023 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aaron-finch-looking-to-groom-young-talents-for-2023-world-cup-2254550#rss-sports-cricket

Nitin Menon says the biggest challenge in prevailing circumstances is to ensure that the players, knowingly or unknowingly, don't apply saliva on the ball. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nitin-menon-says-main-challenge-will-be-of-ball-management-when-cricket-resumes-2254509#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli recalled the Adelaide Test of the 2014 series, which he terms as an important match, even though India lost. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-recalls-important-milestone-in-indias-journey-as-test-side-2254467#rss-sports-cricket

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative for coronavirus in the latest round of testing. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-six-pakistan-players-including-mohammad-hafeez-test-negative-for-coronavirus-to-join-squad-in-england-2254448#rss-sports-cricket

Aakash Chopra says that while MS Dhoni wasn't particularly a fan of the Decision Review System, Virat Kohli is quite the opposite. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-was-no-fan-of-drs-things-changed-since-virat-kohli-become-captain-aakash-chopra-2254409#rss-sports-cricket

Rahul Dravid is one of the best close-in fielders India have had, with 210 catches in Test cricket -- the maximum by any player. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-harbhajan-singh-shares-video-of-rahul-dravids-classic-catches-2254399#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammad Kaif mourned the death of former Delhi cricketer Sanjay Dobal, who passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-kaif-mourns-former-delhi-cricketer-sanjay-dobals-death-2254307#rss-sports-cricket

Citing "concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers", Cricket Australia announced the three-match series would not go ahead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-postpone-zimbabwe-odi-series-in-august-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-2254284#rss-sports-cricket

Ben Stokes could find himself leading out the team for next week's first Test at Southampton -- or later in the three-match series -- should Joe Root be absent attending the birth of his second child. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-ben-stokes-proud-as-england-captaincy-looms-into-view-2254260#rss-sports-cricket

ECB said that the decision to start the County Championship on August 1 is a "significant step" for cricket amid the coronavirus pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/english-county-cricket-season-to-start-on-august-1-2254178#rss-sports-cricket

Sri Lanka has ordered a criminal probe into allegations the 2011 cricket World Cup final was "sold" to India, officials said Monday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-orders-criminal-probe-into-2011-world-cup-final-fixing-allegations-2254170#rss-sports-cricket

Kane Williamson said that the standard of cricket is pretty high throughout the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/kane-williamson-labels-ipl-as-biggest-domestic-competition-with-high-standard-of-cricket-2254152#rss-sports-cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday reported that Victoria Police in Australia has named Ravinder Dandiwal as the "central figure" in the tennis match-fixing scandal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravinder-dandiwal-match-fixing-kingpin-on-bccis-watchlist-for-past-3-4-years-says-acu-chief-ajit-singh-2254122#rss-sports-cricket

Shikhar Dhawan posed on Instagram with something that looks hair, after a fashion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikhar-dhawan-finally-got-some-hair-in-lockdown-and-his-fans-are-loving-it-2254103#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket South Africa will have a meeting on Thursday to plot its course back to action. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-gets-sports-ministrys-nod-to-resume-training-2254086#rss-sports-cricket

KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya had got into trouble after some ill-judged comments on a TV show and people haven't forgotten. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-shares-picture-drinking-coffee-fans-come-up-with-hilarious-memes-2254051#rss-sports-cricket

Dean Jones, who is often seen sharing commentary box with Scott Styris, trolled the New Zealander after the ICC shared interesting trivia about him with the fans. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dean-jones-trolls-scott-styris-after-icc-shares-interesting-trivia-about-ex-new-zealand-all-rounder-2254030#rss-sports-cricket

MS Dhoni will celebrate his 39th birthday on July 7 and CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo has a song for the occasion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhonis-helicopter-shot-inspires-dwayne-bravos-birthday-song-for-former-india-captain-2253966#rss-sports-cricket

Nitin Menon, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third Indian to make it to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indian-umpire-nitin-menon-included-in-icc-elite-panel-for-2020-21-2253942#rss-sports-cricket

The Pakistan cricket team, wracked with multiple cases of players testing positive for coronavirus, finally arrived in England for their series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-pakistan-cricket-team-arrives-in-england-for-upcoming-test-and-t20i-series-2253939#rss-sports-cricket

After testing negative for coronavirus, Alexander Zverev had released a statement vowing to self-isolate, only to be spotted at a busy bar, apparently over the weekend, in footage that went viral. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nick-kyrgios-slams-selfish-alexander-zverev-after-viral-party-video-2253908#rss-sports-cricket

England start a three-Test series against the West Indies in Southampton on July 8, but fans will be absent due to the coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/stuart-broad-uses-sports-psychologist-to-prepare-for-tests-without-fans-2253805#rss-sports-cricket

A three-match Test series between England and West Indies will mark international cricket's resumption on July 8. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-players-to-wear-black-lives-matter-logo-on-shirts-in-test-series-against-england-2253785#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan's Test skipper Azhar Ali said England's top order have been ''fragile'' since the retirement of Alastair Cook in 2018 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-azhar-ali-says-pakistan-looking-to-target-englands-fragile-top-order-2253652#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan singled out fast-rising paceman Jofra Archer as a "real threat" in his team's forthcoming matches against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-jofra-archer-a-real-match-winner-and-threat-says-younis-khan-2253583#rss-sports-cricket

Harbhajan Singh took to Instagram on Sunday to share a few pictures of him posing with a skateboard but Yuvraj Singh's comment stole the show. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-poses-with-skateboard-yuvraj-singh-trolls-off-spinner-with-amusing-reply-2253555#rss-sports-cricket

International cricket will be resuming with the much-awaited Test series between England and the West Indies at the Old Trafford from July 8 in a ''bio-secure'' spectator-less environment. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-holding-says-entertainment-in-sport-is-about-quality-of-play-not-what-happens-in-stands-2253547#rss-sports-cricket

Sania Mirza shared a video with her son Izhaan on Instagram, where they playfully tease her brother-in-law Mohammad Asaduddin. source https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/sania-mirza-takes-help-of-son-izhaan-to-tease-asad-khaalu-hardik-pandya-reacts-2253542#rss-sports-tennis

Pakistan are due to play three Tests in England in August followed by three Twenty20 internationals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-coronavirus-depleted-pakistan-cricket-team-leaves-for-england-2253532#rss-sports-cricket

Shikha Pandey has said that rather than changing the rules to aid the women's game, the product needs to be marketed well to ensure growth and fan following. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikha-pandey-says-growth-can-be-achieved-by-marketing-womens-cricket-rather-than-changing-rules-2253523#rss-sports-cricket

Shoaib Akhtar said that instead of tweeting about his second coronavirus test result, Mohammad Hafeez should have spoken with the Pakistan Cricket Board. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-hafeez-should-have-confronted-pcb-about-negative-coronavirus-test-shoaib-akhtar-2253508#rss-sports-cricket

Irfan Pathan has revealed that MS Dhoni liked to control his bowlers when he started his captaincy stint back in 2007 but came to trust them by 2013, a phase during which he also became a calmer leader. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-gained-experience-of-trusting-his-bowlers-between-2007-and-2013-irfan-pathan-2253506#rss-sports-cricket

Parthiv Patel spoke about the difference in style of leadership of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/parthiv-patel-on-what-sets-virat-kohli-apart-from-ms-dhoni-rohit-sharma-as-captain-2253494#rss-sports-cricket

Irfan Pathan compared Rohit Sharma with domestic batting stalwart Wasim Jaffer to further elaborate his point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irfan-pathan-reveals-what-makes-rohit-sharma-a-successful-captain-2253488#rss-sports-cricket

Jack Leach said he prides himself on his bowling and wants to be remembered for bowling opposition teams out on the last day of a Test match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jack-leach-wants-to-be-remembered-for-his-bowling-not-just-headingley-heroics-2253478#rss-sports-cricket

Azhar Ali said that the Pakistan players were in touch with each other on a WhatsApp group during the lockdown and made a pact to keep their fitness intact. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-team-made-pact-to-keep-up-fitness-levels-during-lockdown-azhar-ali-2253464#rss-sports-cricket

Alzarri Joseph has downplayed the significance of head coach Phil Simmons going under self-isolation in his Old Trafford hostel room as a precautionary measure. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/phil-simmons-enters-self-isolation-as-precautionary-measure-alzarri-joseph-downplays-significance-2253459#rss-sports-cricket

Alzarri Joseph hopes it will work to his advantage if England treat him as the "weaker link" of the West Indies' pace attack during next month's Test series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/alzarri-joseph-hopes-to-use-weaker-link-tag-to-his-advantage-against-england-2253365#rss-sports-cricket

Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to wish former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen who turned 40 on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singhs-hilarious-wish-for-kevin-pietersen-on-his-40th-birthday-2253354#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan's cricket team will leave for its tour of England on Sunday without 10 players, after they tested positive for coronavirus for a second time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-squad-to-leave-for-england-tour-without-10-coronavirus-positive-players-2253309#rss-sports-cricket

Faf du Plessis, during an Instagram live session with Pommie Mbangwa, talked about his experience of playing with CSK. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chennai-super-kings-players-share-the-load-in-winning-games-says-faf-du-plessis-2253248#rss-sports-cricket

Heinrich Klaasen is one of the three players shortlisted for CSA's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, alongside Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/heinrich-klaasen-surprised-after-being-nominated-for-csas-top-odi-honour-2253247#rss-sports-cricket

There are only three matches left in the Pakistan Super League 2020 season -- two semi-finals and the summit clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-planning-to-stage-remaining-pakistan-super-league-matches-later-this-year-2253223#rss-sports-cricket

Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virender-sehwag-shares-video-of-swarms-of-locusts-right-above-the-house-watch-2253205#rss-sports-cricket

Amar Virdi, an uncapped 21-year-old Surrey off-break bowler, has been called into England's 30-man training camp ahead of next month's Test series against the West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/amar-virdi-hopes-to-follow-monty-panesar-into-england-team-2253203#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with Natasa Stankovic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-in-awe-of-natasa-stankovic-in-latest-instagram-post-2253119#rss-sports-cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Pakistan players would arrive for their summer tour on Sunday, with a virus testing programme in place. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-team-set-to-arrive-in-england-on-sunday-despite-coronavirus-fears-2252949#rss-sports-cricket

Shikhar Dhawan, who is spending time at home with his loved ones during the coronavirus lockdown, now has two more "cuties" to give him company. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikhar-dhawan-adopts-two-cuties-shares-pictures-of-new-family-members-2252932#rss-sports-cricket

The MCA has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after a three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-cricket-association-writes-to-cm-uddhav-thackeray-requests-guidelines-to-resume-training-2252857#rss-sports-cricket

Michael Atherton is interested to see the gameplan employed by Indian pace attack against an unorthodox batsman like Australia's Steve Smith when the two teams square off at the end of the year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-atherton-interested-to-see-indias-plans-for-unorthodox-steve-smith-2252789#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammad Shami posted a picture of him trying to outrun his dog as he worked on his fitness during the lockdown period. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-sprints-alongside-his-pet-dog-to-improve-speed-watch-2252773#rss-sports-cricket

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says playing for IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a turning point in his career as he learnt to handle the pressure of bowling at the death. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-terms-stint-with-sunrisers-hyderabad-as-turning-point-of-career-2252676#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a hilarious reply after Bhuvneshwar Kumar sledged him in his throwback post on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujaras-epic-comeback-to-bhuvneshwar-kumars-bouncers-attack-sledge-2252553#rss-sports-cricket

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday cancelled the Dynamos Cricket along with other national competitions due to the coronavirus pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/coronavirus-ecb-cancels-dynamos-cricket-and-other-national-competitions-2252492#rss-sports-cricket

Jason Holder did not bowl in the three-day intra-squad game against Kraigg Brathwaite's XI and was out for a golden duck. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-coach-phil-simmons-not-worried-over-jason-holder-niggle-2252395#rss-sports-cricket

Sachin Tendulkar tweeted saying that the 1983 World Cup triumph was a landmark event in his life and he recalled how he and his friends celebrated each West Indies wicket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-recalls-1983-world-cup-final-celebrated-fall-of-each-wicket-2252327#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday that five reserve players and a backup player support personnel have undergone COVID-19 tests. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-board-conducts-covid-19-tests-for-reserve-players-2252311#rss-sports-cricket

Mominul Haque said cricketers should be mentally tuned to themselves at this time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mominul-haque-says-being-mentally-strong-is-the-most-important-factor-amid-coronavirus-crisis-2252288#rss-sports-cricket

Jofra Archer will join the England campt at Ageas Bowl in Southampton to resume training. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-jofra-archer-set-to-resume-training-after-testing-negative-for-coronavirus-2252287#rss-sports-cricket

Ravi Shastri got a little revenge on Yuvraj Singh for trolling him about a 2011 World Cup win tweet. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-ravi-shastri-engage-in-hilarious-banter-on-twitter-2252061#rss-sports-cricket

The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Mahindananda Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-declaring-sri-lanka-sold-2011-world-cup-final-to-india-minister-says-its-his-suspicion-2252054#rss-sports-cricket

Gender-Swap pictures of Indian and IPL cricketers have become the new rage on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suresh-raina-wants-coffee-date-with-shardul-thakur-as-csk-share-hilarious-gender-swap-photo-2251976#rss-sports-cricket

Former and current Indian cricketers took to social media to recall the country's maiden World Cup title win that came 37 years ago on this day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1983-world-cup-kapil-dev-ravi-shastri-and-others-recall-indias-maiden-world-cup-title-win-2251895#rss-sports-cricket

ICC's anti-corruption unit feels that making match-fixing a criminal offence in India will be the "single-most-effective thing" in India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-acu-official-says-criminalising-match-fixing-in-india-will-be-single-most-effective-move-for-cricket-2251882#rss-sports-cricket

After the 1983 World Cup win, cricket got a fillip in the country, elevating the sport to religion for fans with every child wanting to become a cricketer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1983-world-cup-37-years-ago-kapil-dev-led-india-to-maiden-world-cup-title-win-2251822#rss-sports-cricket

Current incumbent Kumar Sangakkara, the first non-British MCC president, nominated Clare Connor via video link from his native Sri Lanka during an annual general meeting on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/marylebone-cricket-club-set-to-name-first-female-president-in-233-years-2251728#rss-sports-cricket

Surrey hope the two-day friendly against Middlesex will serve as a precursor to "returning to competitive action the following weekend". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/surrey-set-for-middlesex-friendly-in-boost-to-county-cricket-hopes-2251690#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan team is scheduled to leave for the UK on June 28 to play three Tests and as many T20 Internationals starting in August. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-team-better-off-touring-england-than-staying-at-home-amid-covid-19-says-michael-holding-2251613#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh pulled out of the scheduled tour due to their players not being prepared owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-tour-of-sri-lanka-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-coronavirus-2251584#rss-sports-cricket

Nathan Lyon was recalling the loss to India in the 2018-19 series as the next India-Australia series approaches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/series-against-india-getting-up-there-alongside-the-ashes-says-nathan-lyon-2251508#rss-sports-cricket

Shakib Al Hasan said he took the approaches from the alleged bookie "too casually" and advised young cricketers to always report any such interaction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shakib-al-hasan-regrets-silly-mistake-that-led-to-one-year-ban-2251498#rss-sports-cricket

With the International Cricket Council announcing complete ban on the usage of saliva to shine the ball, Sachin Tendulkar came up with advice for Sri Lanka fast-bowler Lasith Malinga. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-comes-up-with-hilarious-advice-for-lasith-malinga-after-icc-bans-use-of-saliva-to-shine-the-ball-2251465#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for COVID-19, a day after the PCB found him positive for the deadly virus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/day-after-being-declared-covid-19-positive-mohammad-hafeez-tests-negative-2251430#rss-sports-cricket

Deliberation on the nomination process for its next chairman will top the agenda when the International Cricket Council's all-powerful Board converges via video-conference on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-board-meet-ecb-chairman-front-runner-as-nomination-process-for-next-chairman-is-primary-agenda-says-report-2251410#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a picture of him from a Test match in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-expresses-love-for-test-cricket-says-nothing-comes-close-to-playing-in-whites-2251369#rss-sports-cricket

Ishant Sharma returned to outdoor training for the first time in three months. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ishant-sharma-returns-to-training-after-three-month-hiatus-2251344#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya's post on Instagram shows him and his brothers involved in a game of carrom, also involving brother Krunal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-shares-carrom-with-my-brothers-moment-on-instagram-2251342#rss-sports-cricket

KL Rahul recalled that Chris Gayle had told him during a game against SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018 that if Rashid Khan comes in the attack, he was going to finish him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-said-he-would-smash-rashid-khan-recalls-kl-rahul-2251324#rss-sports-cricket

Chris Gayle has pulled out of this year's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) citing personal reasons. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-opts-out-of-caribbean-premier-league-2020-2251250#rss-sports-cricket

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "nonsense" of upholding the ban on the recreational game due to the coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-vaughan-says-uk-pm-boris-johnson-talking-nonsense-over-amateur-cricket-ban-2251128#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma, who completed 13 years in international cricket on Tuesday, wrote a heartfelt message on Twitter, recalling his early playing days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-recalls-humble-beginnings-as-he-completes-13-years-in-international-cricket-2251094#rss-sports-cricket

Seven more Pakistan cricketers, including Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, selected for the tour of England have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total to 10. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/7-more-pakistan-cricketers-test-positive-for-coronavirus-taking-total-to-10-pcb-2251038#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara personifies mental toughness and dogged determination in the middle and he says those very traits helped him beat the "lockdown blues" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-back-at-nets-after-3-months-says-mental-strength-kept-him-going-in-lockdown-2251021#rss-sports-cricket

The Sri Lanka Cricket said that none of the contracted players of the SLC have sought permission to take part in the PDC T10 League. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-cricket-says-no-contracted-player-sought-permission-to-participate-in-pdc-t10-league-2250960#rss-sports-cricket

England managing director Ashley Giles believes Pakistan's tour in August will go ahead even though three Pakistani cricketers have tested positive for coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistans-england-tour-not-in-doubt-despite-positive-coronavirus-tests-says-ashley-giles-2250950#rss-sports-cricket

A series of gender swap pictures for Indian men cricketers have become the new rage on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-yuvraj-singhs-gender-swap-photo-harbhajan-singh-shares-one-with-a-twist-2250936#rss-sports-cricket

This will be the first stint of Wasim Jaffer as the coach of a state team. Jaffer confirmed his appointment as the coach, saying he is really looking forward to working with the Uttarakhand side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-jaffer-appointed-head-coach-of-uttarakhand-2250910#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand were due to play two Tests in Bangladesh in August-September as part of the ICC World Test Championship. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-test-tour-of-bangladesh-postponed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-2250853#rss-sports-cricket

India managed to get the better of England in the rain-curtailed final to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2013. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-in-2013-india-defeated-england-to-win-champions-trophy-2250830#rss-sports-cricket

Tim Paine played down reports of tensions between the players and Cricket Australia but said the game's elite had to come to terms with cutbacks related to the pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-paine-says-australia-cricketers-must-adapt-quickly-after-cutbacks-2250787#rss-sports-cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board has been vocal in the past about bringing in legislation to make match-fixing a criminal offence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/imran-khan-backs-pakistan-cricket-board-to-criminalise-match-fixing-2250756#rss-sports-cricket

Chris Gayle, who has played 103 Test matches, said nothing beats the Test experience in a chat with Mayank Agarwal for BCCI's online show 'Open Nets'. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-says-test-cricket-is-the-ultimate-teaches-you-how-to-live-life-2250735#rss-sports-cricket

Phil Simmons has revealed that he was subjected to racial abuse during his league cricket stint in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/phil-simmons-says-he-was-racially-abused-in-england-league-cricket-2250619#rss-sports-cricket

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the centre of attraction as Yuvraj Singh shared a gender-swap photo of the Indian men's cricket team on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-steals-the-show-in-yuvraj-singhs-hilarious-gender-swap-photo-2250596#rss-sports-cricket

The PCB, in its press release, said that all three players showed no symptoms prior to their testing in Rawalpindi on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/three-pakistan-cricketers-test-positive-for-coronavirus-says-pakistan-cricket-board-2250477#rss-sports-cricket

Aesha Dhawan asked why the colour of one's skin mattered after a fan posted a racist comment about her and Shikhar Dhawan's son Zoravar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aesha-dhawans-strong-message-on-racism-after-fan-calls-son-zoravar-black-2250467#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket South Africa acting chief executive Jacques Faul said more than 100 tests had been conducted within the organisation, including players and support staff. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-confirms-7-people-test-positive-for-covid-19-2250466#rss-sports-cricket

Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said that the cricket governing body in India is monitoring the situation and would take a "proper decision". source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/bccis-decision-regarding-ipl-2020-will-be-in-interest-of-country-cricket-rajeev-shukla-2250454#rss-sports-cricket

Sharing a throwback picture with wife Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli recalled the pre-pandemic world where one could visit beautiful places and spend time with their loved ones. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-shares-throwback-picture-with-his-one-and-only-anushka-sharma-2250422#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara and Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat resumed their training more than three months since they won the Ranji Trophy in March. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteswar-pujara-saurashtra-teammates-restart-training-after-3-month-break-due-to-coronavirus-lockdown-2250386#rss-sports-cricket

Gautam Gambhir feels that batting great Rahul Dravid is the country's most "under-rated" ex-captain, who never got enough credit for his contribution to the game in India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-had-much-bigger-impact-than-anyone-on-indian-cricket-says-gautam-gambhir-2250356#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya, a couple of days after impressing his followers with his intense workout video, decided to try hands at "learning something new". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-takes-over-chef-duties-at-pandya-household-shikhar-dhawan-steals-show-with-funny-response-2250324#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammed Shami took a hat-trick against Afghanistan in 2019 World Cup and became the second Indian to achieve this feat in a 50-over World Cup after Chetan Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-became-2nd-indian-to-claim-world-cup-hat-trick-on-this-day-last-year-2250269

The Undertaker announced his retirement from WWE and Mumbai Indians found their own way to thank him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/as-the-undertaker-retires-mumbai-indians-share-picture-of-rohit-sharma-with-world-heavyweight-champion-belt-2250264

Shane Dowrich said he would like to leave England with a Test hundred. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-shane-dowrich-says-playing-in-england-will-always-be-a-challenge-but-i-think-im-ready-for-it-2250136

Sourav Ganguly scored a century on his Test debut. He achieved the feat against England on the third day of the second Test being played at the Lord's Cricket Ground. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-scored-century-on-his-test-debut-on-this-day-in-1996-2250081

Mohammad Irfan has confirmed that he's fine after rumours of his death started circulating on social media, adding that all the reports saying he had been in a car accident were fake and baseless. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-irfan-says-hes-fine-after-rumours-of-death-on-social-media-2250053

Rajinder Goel took 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/a-legacy-that-will-last-forever-cricket-fraternity-mourns-rajinder-goel-2250027

Former West Indies skipper Daren Sammy said there is a need to educate youngsters about anti-racism in the same way we emphasise on anti-doping or anti-corruption. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/daren-sammy-stresses-on-need-to-educate-youngsters-about-anti-racism-2249946

Rajinder Goel represented Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket and picked up 750 first-class wickets from 157 games. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajinder-goel-legendary-first-class-spinner-dies-aged-77-2249935