IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders sign Kent Cricket captain Sam Billings for their 2022 season
Captain Sam Billings will miss the start of Kent’s county season once again as he heads to play in the Indian Premier League.
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Bangladesh pick fast bowler Ebadot Hossain for Afghanistan ODIs
Ebadot Hossain is among four uncapped players Bangladesh on Monday included in their 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match one-day international series against Afghanistan at home. Ebadot has played 12 Tests for Bangladesh so far but is yet to play any limited-over internationals. He impressed during the recent New Zealand tour, helping Bangladesh record a fairytale win in the first Test at Mount Maunganui with a match haul of seven wickets.
Drugs and phones seized as man, 25, arrested in dawn raids
A 'large quantity' of cannabis was seized and a man was arrested in dawn raids in Oldham this morning.
IPL auction 2022: Wanindu Hasaranga - 2 IPL games, Rs 10.75 crore price tag
Wanindu Hasaranga took a hat-trick in his debut outing for Sri Lanka in an ODI against Zimbabwe back in 2017, he wrote the first chapter of a career that has blossomed since then. On Saturday, at the 2022 IPL Auction in Bengaluru, perhaps the second chapter of his career began. Before Saturday, Hasaranga, a player in the mold of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan as a spinning all-rounder who delivers aggressive leg-breaks besides being a hard-hitter in the lower middle order, had played just two IPL Games. Hasaranga saw the Royal Challengers Bangalore break the bank to take him home for a whopping Rs 10.75 Crore.
AC Milan chief: Male-dominated football cannot ignore domestic abuse
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IPL Auction 2022: With teams thinking long-term, youngsters could benefit
IPL AUCTION 2022 LIVEWith so many established international and IPL cricketers up for sale, these cricketers may not match the dizzy numbers but they will be inviting strong bids. What goes in favour of these boys is the fact that most IPL franchises are going in with long-term plan to build their teams. “Youngsters will be in demand because this auction is all about a three-year plan. The idea is to create a core for the coming years,” is the common sentiment of the franchises.
IPL Auction 2022: Deepak Hooda upgraded to capped category, ambidextrous spinner Radhakrishnan included
Deepak Hooda, who made his India debut earlier this week in the ODI series against West Indies, has been upgraded to the capped category in the list of IPL mega auctions, scheduled to be held on Saturday and Sunday in Bengaluru. In the revised auction list, Hooda features in Set No 3 comprising allrounders. The 26-year old originally listed in Set No 8, has also upgraded his base price from Rs 40 lakh to 75 lakh.
Joy Drop: Some truly inspiring stories from Beijing Olympics
Friends, we know that when the Olympics are in full swing, it is hard to ignore all the highs and lows. It was challenging to pick only a couple of amazing things to share but I will absolutely give it my best. Here is your weekly roundup of joy!