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India vs West Indies: Could This Bowling Frailty Be Reason For India's Indifferent ODI Form?

India cantered to an easy win over the West Indies in the opening game of the three-match ODI series on Sunday in Ahmedabad. The hosts proved to be just too good on the day for the visitors with spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar playing a starring role. The duo took seven wickets between them, creating all sorts of problems for the West Indian batters. While it was smooth sailing for India in the opening ODI, looking forward to the 2023 ODI World Cup at home, India have one problem in particular that will be making the team management a bit nervous.

Former Auctioneer Narrates Story Of IPL's "First Bidding War" For MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is considered by many to be Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) most successful player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter will be captaining CSK once again in IPL 2022 after being retained by the franchise. Having led CSK to four IPL titles, he will be once again hoping to impress in the upcoming season. Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, former IPL auctioneer Richard Madley shared an interesting story on how Dhoni started "the first bidding war" in the tournament's auction history, with CSK buying the former captain for 1.5 million dollars. In a candid conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin, Madley opened up about the inaugural IPL 2008 auction. He also spoke about how buying Shane Warne was a "smart move" by Rajasthan Royals (RR), who won the 2008 edition.

Cricket SA top brass say Boucher, Smith appointment investigations out of their hands

Cricket South Africa's independent board chairperson Lawson Naidoo said their hands were tied in terms of further investigating the appointments of Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher.

Aussie Test skipper breaks silence on Langer exit

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins on Wednesday denied that a player revolt over Justin Langer's intense management style was behind the batting great's shock resignation as men's team coach.

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins ’sticks up for his mates’ after Justin Langer departure

Melbourne - Australian Test captain Pat Cummins on Wednesday denied that a player revolt over Justin Langer's intense management style was behind the batting great's shock resignation as men's team coach.

Pat Cummins says Australia need ‘more collaborative’ coach than Justin Langer

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has broken his silence four days after Justin Langer’s departure, saying there was never any issue with the coach’s “intensity” but the side needed a “calmer” and “more collaborative” approach.

Players union admits failings in dealing with Rafiq's racism claims

The Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) had "some failings" in their handling of the allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq against Yorkshire county club, the union's chief executive Rob Lynch said.

New Zealand vs Australia: T20 series cancelled due to travel restrictions

Twenty20 series between New Zealand and Australia scheduled to be played in Napier next month has been cancelled, it was announced on Wednesday. Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) decided to abandon the series due to New Zealand's border controls and quarantine requirements, CA said in a press release.

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India vs West Indies: Could This Bowling Frailty Be Reason For India's Indifferent ODI Form?

Former Auctioneer Narrates Story Of IPL's "First Bidding War" For MS Dhoni

Cricket SA top brass say Boucher, Smith appointment investigations out of their hands

Aussie Test skipper breaks silence on Langer exit

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins ’sticks up for his mates’ after Justin Langer departure

Pat Cummins says Australia need ‘more collaborative’ coach than Justin Langer

Players union admits failings in dealing with Rafiq's racism claims

New Zealand vs Australia: T20 series cancelled due to travel restrictions