Tendulkar’s farewell Test jersey was bought for Rs 6 Lakhs
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The jersey worn by legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar in his 200th Test match has been bought by Shivraj Singh of Jodhpur for Rs 6 Lakhs at an auction hosted by Christie’s at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
The BCCI are allegedly asking the WICB for 50 per cent of their income over the next eight years
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The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have sent an apology letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the national team recently pulled out midway through their tour of the country.
Dhoni made US$26 million through endorsements alone
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India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only cricketer to be named on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes list.
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Bradman’s bat sold for well above its estimated price of AUD $20,000
A bat signed by the one and only Sir Donald Bradman and the rest of his “Invincible” team-mates has sold for AUD $61,000 (USD $65,000) at an auction in Melbourne.
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Pakistan toured India in December 2012
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have revealed that they have lost approximately USD 80 million (Approx. Rs 482 crore) in its broadcast deal with Dubai-based Ten Sports after failing to host India for a bilateral series.
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Morkel has been a crucial part of the South African pace attack
South Africa’s Champions Trophy campaign suffered another serious blow after lanky pace bowler Morne Morkel was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a left quad injury.
Sabina Park is the only CPL ground without floodlights
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) have announced that they are working on installing floodlights at Sabina Park in preparation for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which is scheduled to get underway on July 29.
De Villiers has not missed a single match since the start of the Test series against England
South Africa wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers has pulled out of playing in the Champions League Twenty20 and could likely miss the entire upcoming Test series against Australia after suffering two separate injuries during the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20.
