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India opt to bat against Australia, Natarajan makes debut
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In the third and final ODI of the series, Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
David Warner to miss remaining ODI against India
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D'Arcy Short will replace Warner in the Australian T20I team for the three-match ODI series. Right-arm pacer Pat Cummins has been sent on rest to keep his form for the test series.
India vs Australia: Players from both sides take part in 'barefoot circle' ceremony against racism
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While many teams across the globe have taken a knee before games in their fight against racism, the Australian cricket team will participate in barefoot circle ceremonies before all international matches this summer.
Diego Maradona passes away at 60
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The player was suffering from confusion caused by "abstinence", said  Maradona's personal doctor Leopoldo Luque, after he underwent surgery on November 3. However, he recovered enough to leave the hospital and was taken to a house in Tigre, on the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires.
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NZ's Greg Barclay elected new ICC chairman
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Barclay has been the director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012 and was NZC's representative on the ICC board. He was also a director of the 2015 World Cup which was jointly held by Australia and New Zealand.  He is a former board member and chairman of the Northern Districts Cricket Association of New Zealand.  
FIFA Under-17 women's World Cup 2021 edition postponed to 2022
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The World Cup was originally scheduled to be played from November 2-November 21 in India. Now has been postponed to 2021 and will be staged from February 17-March 7.
UP police arrests 3 persons in connection with Khelo India ad fraud
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The Agra police had started investigating details of the scam on an FIR by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) against an alleged mastermind, from the city. The case is now being followed up by the cyber cell, said SSP Bablu Kumar.
IPL 13: MI beat DC, enters final
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To ensure that reigning champions MI entered their sixth final in 13 attempts, Bumrah captured four for 14 and New Zealand player Boult two for nine, after half-centuries by Ishan Kishan (55 not out off 30 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 38).
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Virat Kohli turns 32: Wishes pour on social media
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On Wednesday, Kohli found a mention in ICC's throwback video-tweet wherein the then U-19 captain can be seen giving his introduction in the U-19 World Cup in 2008. He described himself as a "right-arm quick bowler", something which went viral on social media.
Rafael Nadal enters 1,000-wins club
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The Spaniard is the fourth player to reach the milestone in the Open Era, joining Jimmy Connors (1,274-283), Roger Federer (1,242-271) and Ivan Lendl (1,068-242). The 34-year-old leads all players in the Open Era with an 83.3 winning per cent (1,000-201).
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