A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Mitchell Starc snubs IPL for rest and relaxation

Starc was poised to be one of highest-paid players in the tournament

While a majority of Australian players, both past and present, seem ready to play in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on April 3, one pace bowler has not given into the peer pressure or lucrative contract temptations and is instead looking forward to spending some time at home and recharging himself after a brutal Test summer. 

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Jacques Kallis calls for death penalty after murder of former first-class cricketer

Kallis believes enforcing the death penalty will significantly decrease the number of murders in South Africa

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has called for the restoration of the death penalty in the country after the brutal murder of a former first-class cricketer, who had strong links with many players in the current side.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Kevin Pietersen ousted from England limited overs squad for New Zealand series

Pietersen will only play during the Test series in England’s tour to New Zealand

England flamboyant batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ousted from the national team’s limited overs squads in the upcoming tour of New Zealand due to the national selectors desire to keep him fit and healthy ahead of the brutal international schedule to follow later this year.

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