August 3, 2023
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KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are unlikely to be picked for the Asia Cup 2023, the squad for which is anticipated to be announced this week. Sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have indicated that these two batters have not sufficiently recovered to be considered for the continental championship, from August 30 to September 17. Despite both players sharing progress updates on their fitness on social media, insiders suggest that it's premature to rush them into...

August 3, 2023
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The wait is finally over as the media rights tender for bilateral India games has been released. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the launch of the tender and is inviting applicants to bid for the Media Rights to the India's international and domestic matches. The BCCI has stated that the detailed terms and conditions will be available in the Invitation To Tender (ITT), which can be purchased upon submission of a non-refundable fee of INR...

August 2, 2023
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The Supreme Court-appointed administrator in Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has initiated a clean-up of the association by banning over 50 clubs. Pointing out several cases of conflict of interest and nepotism, Justice L Nageswara Rao, former judge of the Supreme Court, barred some bigwigs of the HCA from holding any position in the association for one term and has also expelled them from exercising their vote in the coming HCA election. The purge order, issued on Monday (July 31), will prevent...

August 2, 2023
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News byte from around the world of cricket that you may have missed, or not August 1 Williamson resumes batting practice Kane Williamson has resumed batting practice by starting to receive throwdowns in the nets, thus not ruling out the possibility of him playing a part in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Williamson's chances appeared bleak when he ruptured his ACL on the opening night of the IPL on March 31. On Tuesday, Williamson posted a clip on his instagram handle with a...

August 2, 2023
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The Bilawal Bhutto-headed committee, appointed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, will meet on Thursday to decide on Pakistan's participation in the World Cup in India. There is no apparent indication of the committee taking a tough stand towards the World Cup, but it could seek permission for a security check in India before giving the green light for the Babar Azam's men to participate in the October 5-November 19 championship. The committee, headed by Pakistan's Foreign Minister, is expected to...

August 2, 2023
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The Bilawal Bhutto-headed committee, appointed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, will meet on Thursday to decide on Pakistan's participation in the World Cup in India. There is no apparent indication of the committee taking a tough stand towards the World Cup, but it could seek permission for a security check in India before giving the green light for the Babar Azam's men to participate in the October 5-November 19 championship. The committee, headed by Pakistan's Foreign Minister, is expected to...

August 1, 2023
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After some logistical delays, Prithvi Shaw is finally ready for his maiden county stint. The Mumbai opener managed to arrive in the UK well in time after apparent hassles over travel documents. His county stint will kick-start with a one-day cup game on Friday (August 4). "I am delighted to say Prithvi arrived in the UK today (Sunday) and will feature in our one-day cup starting Friday, August 4. Official announcement (will come) tomorrow (Monday)," Ray Payne, the Chief Executive of...

August 1, 2023
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England made the most of helpful conditions in the first session on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval to make key inroads. However, Australia also made steady progress, thanks mainly to an unbroken 69-run association between Steve Smith (40*) and Travis Head (31*), as the visitors scored 103 runs in 28 overs to go into Lunch at 238/3, needing 146 more for a 3-1 finish. In some late drama, Moeen Ali got Smith to glove one to...

August 1, 2023
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Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named captain for India's upcoming T20I series against Ireland that starts on August 18. This marks Bumrah's return to international cricket after close to 11 months of being sidelined due to injury. He was recently cleared to resume cricket and has been training in Mumbai subsequently. The squad also sees a slew of fresh faces with IPL stars such as Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma being given a call-up. India squad for Ireland T20Is: Jasprit Bumrah (C), Ruturaj...

August 1, 2023
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a three-match series against Afghanistan to be played in Sri Lanka ahead of the Asia Cup. The three matches are to be played in Hambantotta and Colombo, ending on 26th August, four days ahead of the scheduled start of the Asia Cup. "These three matches will provide Babar Azam's side an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the 50-over ACC Men's Asia Cup," said the PCB in a statement. ACB Chairman Mr. Mirwais Ashraf is confident...