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Mithali Raj: We have had 'good preparation' for 2022 World Cup by playing the three top teams this year
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Wednesday, 01 December 2021 05:42
India Women are scheduled to play only one ODI series - against New Zealand - before the World Cup early next year but captain Mithali Raj feels the team has had "good preparation" so far in 2021.This year, India hosted South Africa for five ODIs before playing a three-match series in England and Australia each. They lost all three series…
Michael Vaughan stood down from BT Sport Ashes coverage after Azeem Rafiq allegations
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Wednesday, 01 December 2021 07:19
Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, will not be heard by UK audiences during this winter's Ashes in Australia, after BT Sport followed the BBC's decision to remove him from their TV coverage of the series.Vaughan, 47, was last week stood down from BBC Test Match Special's coverage for "editorial" reasons, following allegations from Azeem Rafiq, the former Yorkshire cricketer,…
Shaun Tait quits as Afghanistan fast-bowling consultant with immediate effect
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Wednesday, 01 December 2021 03:26
A day after Lance Klusener announced his decision to not extend his contract as head coach of the Afghanistan national men's team, Shaun Tait has quit as the team's fast-bowling consultant too. Unlike Klusener, who will see out his contract, which runs till the end of the year, Tait has resigned "with immediate effect".In a short statement, Tait said, "I…
Manchester United owners acquire team in UAE T20 League
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Wednesday, 01 December 2021 03:10
Manchester United Football Club's American owner, Lancer Capital, has made its first foray into cricket by acquiring a franchise in the soon-to-be-launched UAE T20 League. The update came a week after Reliance Industries, the owner of Mumbai Indians in the IPL, also announced their investment in the league through a franchise ownership."I am very excited to be a part of…
Mhambrey backs Ishant to regain his rhythm with 'a couple of games under his belt'
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Wednesday, 01 December 2021 03:38
At 97 Tests, Ishant Sharma was arguably the most improved bowler in the history of Test cricket. In the first half of his career at that point, Ishant averaged 38.44. In the second half he took wickets at 27.21 each. In the last third - which was 33 Tests - he averaged 22.90. In his last 18 Tests at that…
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