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Women's T20 World Cup Rocked By Spot-Fixing Allegations, Bangladesh Player In Question: Report

A Bangladesh player at the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa was reportedly approached for spot-fixing. According to a report in the ESPNcricinfo, the player has informed the authorities about it, as per the anti-corruption code of conduct. The media house stated that Dhaka-based Jamuna TV released an audio conversation which allegedly took place between two Bangladesh players -- one of whom is with the team in South Africa for the mega-event, while the other is in Bangladesh, allegedly working as a communication channel between the player and another person.

Ranji win will be a perfect tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara: Jaydev Unadkat

Cheteshwar Pujara gears up for his 100th Test, his Saurashtra teammate Jaydev Unadkat feels that wining India's premier domestic competition -- the Ranji Trophy -- will be the perfect tribute to his state cricket icon.While Saurashtra captain Unadkat will feature in Ranji final against Bengal, starting Thursday in Kolkata, Pujara will be featuring in his 100th Test against Australia on Friday in Delhi. Veteran Pujara made his Test debut back in 2010 and Unadkat said that he hasn't seen much difference in his state teammate's attitude and ethics over the years. "I was there when he made his Test debut, I was a part of the team as well. I don't see a lot of difference in his attitude and ethics. There can't be a better way to give him a tribute (than winning Ranji title)," Unadkat said on the eve of their Ranji final.

Shreyas Iyer will 'walk back' straight into the playing XI provided he can take the load of a five-day Test: Rahul Dravid

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has no second thoughts about Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in the playing XI of the second Australia Test but only if he can take the load of a five-day match.Iyer, who had sustained a lower back injury during the white-ball series against Sri Lanka, has been drafted into the squad for the second Test against Australia starting Friday, after getting clearance by the BCCI medical team.

India are kings of all three: First team since Smith's Proteas to reach No 1 in all formats

Rohit Sharma's India have toppled Australia to take top spot in the world Test rankings, making them the number one team in all three international cricket formats as of Wednesday.

"Wastes A Lot Of Money": Father Of India Star, Who Got Rs 1.9 Crore In WPL Auction, Wants Daughter To Do This

Indian women's cricket team all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar was picked by Mumbai Indians for an impressive Rs 1.9 crore at the Women's Premier League auction held in Mumbai on February 13. The amount was massive for her family living in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh and her father has already started planning on how to invest it in order to keep it secure for the future. Her father Bandhan Ram, who is a former BSNL employee, said that Pooja has a knack of spending and as a result, he will be keeping the money in fixed deposits.

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

An optimistic Mitchell Starc on Wednesday said he was hopeful of returning to the Australian playing XI for the second Test against India, starting in New Dehi on Friday. The pace ace missed the series opener, which Australia lost by an innings an 132 runs inside three days, due to a tendon damage to his left middle finger. He arrived in India on Saturday. "There's a few boxes to tick but it's on track ... I'd like to be a little further down the road (in the recovery)," Starc told reporters.

"You Need Talent But...": Rahul Dravid On What Makes Cheteshwar Pujara Special Ahead Of 100th Test

Himself an epitome of resilience and longevity, India's head coach Rahul Dravid was all praise for senior batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who is set to complete a coveted milestone of 100 Tests during the second game against Australia, starting on Friday. Pujara, who has spent 13 years in international cricket, with 7000 plus runs and 19 hundreds under his belt, is the 13th Indian cricketer to achieve the feat. "It is a big achievement for any player. Yes, you need talent but you need lot of other things. It's a reflection of your longevity and many other things. Your fitness, your resilience, ability to handle success and failure," Dravid, who has second highest number of Test caps for India (164), said on Wednesday.

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is optimistic about his chances of returning to the side for the second Test against India in New Delhi, aiming to boost a beleaguered side that lost the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur by an innings.

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Women's T20 World Cup Rocked By Spot-Fixing Allegations, Bangladesh Player In Question: Report

Ranji win will be a perfect tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara: Jaydev Unadkat

Shreyas Iyer will 'walk back' straight into the playing XI provided he can take the load of a five-day Test: Rahul Dravid

India are kings of all three: First team since Smith's Proteas to reach No 1 in all formats

"Wastes A Lot Of Money": Father Of India Star, Who Got Rs 1.9 Crore In WPL Auction, Wants Daughter To Do This

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

"You Need Talent But...": Rahul Dravid On What Makes Cheteshwar Pujara Special Ahead Of 100th Test

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India