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India's T20 World Cup standby players to travel to Australia with the team: Report
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The selection committee, the team management and BCCI have decided that the four standbys will fly with the team to Australia and be available to join the squad whenever it's required. Therefore, the likes of Shami and Chahar will be readily available to the team management should there be an issue with any of the fast bowlers named in the 15-member squad, a Cricbuzz report said.
Pele, Neymar, Real Madrid come out in support after the racist attack on Vinicius Jr
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When discussing the Brazilian Vinicius Junior during a live broadcast on the controversial Spanish channel El Chiringuito, Bravo said: "You have to respect your opponents. When you score a goal, if you want to dance the Samba, you should go to the sambodromo in Brazil. You have to respect your mates and stop playing the monkey."
3rd Test: Rajat Patidar's ton puts India A in strong position against New Zealand A
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Continuing his good form, Rajat Patidar struck his second three-figure score against New Zealand A in the series. His unbeaten 109, along with Ruturaj Gaikwad's 94, Priyank Panchal's 62 and Sarfaraz Khan's 63, powered India A to 395/7 in their second innings, extending the lead past 400, following which they declared.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Emirates Cricket Board announce UAE squad; C.P. Rizwaan named captain
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The selection committee chairman, Dr. Tayeb Kamali, said, "Qualifying to play against top national teams of the world at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup marks a milestone with UAE Cricket's growing strengths in the T20 format. We extend our deep appreciation to all who have invested their time and efforts as we arrive at this unique moment in Emirates Cricket's history."
Asian Cup qualification should be a regular thing for India: Eugeneson Lyngdoh
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The 36-year-old Lyngdoh believes in following the process without taking any shortcuts. "The National Team has done great in the recent past. Qualifying for back-to-back AFC Asian Cups is very good for Indian football, and we need to take things forward from here," said Eugeneson Lyngdoh in an AIFF release.
National Games: Chartered Accountant Pragnya Mohan eyes triathlon gold on home turf
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A chartered accountant by education, Pragnya Mohan has in less than 10 years since taking up this gruelling sport emerged as one of India's leading triathletes.Having put her chartered accountancy life on the back burner, the 27-year-old hopes to reinforce her status by bagging the brightest coloured medal at the 36th National Games, starting here on September 29.
Williams F1 driver Alex Albon working to be fit for Singapore GP after surgery
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On Friday, Alex Albon took to social media to give an update on his health, saying his goal is to get fully fit for the Singapore GP in two weeks' time. Dutch driver Nyck de Vries had stood in for Albon at Monza. "I feel pretty good, I feel okay," said Albon, in a video posted on his social media accounts, according to formula1.com.
Never thought I would play for England again after failed drug test: Alex Hales
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The 33-year-old has been given a second opportunity after he failed a recreational drug tests and he is keen to make up for lost time under the new set-up of skipper Jos Buttler and coach Matthew Mott.The then limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan had claimed Hales had "shown a complete disregard" for team values.
At the end, I am competing with myself,' Varun Aaron is hopeful about his India comeback
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The Indian cricket team currently has a plethora of options in the fast bowling department and have serious competition. So, making a comeback for Varun Aaron, who last played for India in 2015 and has suffered many injuries since then, won't be easy. However, the Jharkhand-born cricketer is optimistic about his chances.
Shane Warne's daughter lashes out at Channel 9 for planning biopic on late cricketer
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"Warnie, a two-part telemovie, will depict the extraordinary life of the late spin king following his death in Thailand in March from a suspected heart attack. The drama has been billed by a Nine as a tribute to Warne's status as a 'national treasure' and 'international kind of icon'," said the report.
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