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"My Heart Skipped A Beat": Ishan Kishan Explains Why He Was 'Worried' When His Price Started Increasing In IPL Mega Auction

Ishan Kishan turned out to be the star of the show in the recently held IPL mega auction in Bengaluru as the wicket-keeper batter was the most expensive cricketer in the two-day affair, with the Mumbai Indians coughing up a whopping Rs 15.25 crore to keep the diminutive batter in their ranks. Kishan, who has been an integral part of the Mumbai Indians outfit, was not retained by the franchise, but they went the whole hog to ensure he returns to the camp.

Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL

Chairman of selectors George Bailey admits it is a juggling act in keeping multi-format players fresh for international duty with four stars skipping Australia's white-ball series in Pakistan.

Australia news: Aaron Finch receives George Bailey’s backing

Out-of-form limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has received the backing of Cricket Australia chief selector George Bailey.

Saha says he won't reveal identity of journalist who threatened him

Wriddhiman Saha on Tuesday decided not to reveal the identity of the journalist who had sent him a threatening message. In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Saha said he will keep the journalist's name with himself on grounds of "humanity".

Wriddhiman Saha Explains Why He Won't Name "Journalist" Who Threatened Him

Wriddhiman Saha on Tuesday took to Twitter to explained the reason behind why he is not revealing the name of the "journalist" who had sent "threatening" messages to him for saying no to an interview. Saha had, on Sunday, shared screenshot of messages he received from the "journalist" following the Indian selection committee's decision to drop him from the Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Hong Kong: China gets more hands-on as Omicron cases soar

We also take a look at Sri Lanka after Covid-19: The tourist friendly destination is reeling from the pandemic. Poverty is on the rise, as well as debt and inflation. Our team on the ground met those trying their best to cope with the economic downturn.

Indian Cricketers' Association Issues Statement In Favour Of Wriddhiman Saha, Condemns Journalist's "Threats"

The Indian Cricketers' Association on Tuesday released a statement and the body condemned the "threatening message" sent by a journalist to wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha. The ICA has also welcomed the BCCI's decision to probe the issue. "We acknowledge the fact that the media plays a very important role both in the growth of our game and the players but there's always a line that must never be crossed. What has happened in Saha's case is totally unacceptable and we call for the respective press organisations too to take up the matter and ensure such things are not repeated," ICA President Ashok Malhotra said in an official statement.

SA's Fritz, Agenbag to officiate at Women's Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 15 match officials for the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

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"My Heart Skipped A Beat": Ishan Kishan Explains Why He Was 'Worried' When His Price Started Increasing In IPL Mega Auction

Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL

Australia news: Aaron Finch receives George Bailey’s backing

Saha says he won't reveal identity of journalist who threatened him

Wriddhiman Saha Explains Why He Won't Name "Journalist" Who Threatened Him

Hong Kong: China gets more hands-on as Omicron cases soar

Indian Cricketers' Association Issues Statement In Favour Of Wriddhiman Saha, Condemns Journalist's "Threats"

SA's Fritz, Agenbag to officiate at Women's Cricket World Cup