“Shakib’s form and ability in T20s is outstanding so he was almost chosen by default”
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All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has officially taken over as Bangladesh’s Twenty20 International captain.
Pujara was upgraded from a Grade-B contract to a Grade-A contract
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India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Murali Vijay have all been awarded with Grade-A contracts for their superb performances in the ongoing home season.
Morgan was docked 20 per cent of his match fee
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England captain Eoin Morgan has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against India in Cuttack on Thursday.
Holder was docked 60 per cent of his match fee
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West Indies captain Jason Holder was fined 60 per cent of his match fee on Sunday for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first Test against Australia in Hobart.
“The New Zealand players and officials have handed over some donations and kit bags to me which will be delivered when I go to Peshawar”
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Numerous New Zealand players have donated their match fees to the victims of the gruesome Peshawar school massacre, which was carried out by the Taliban and left 132 children and nine staff dead.
Cook will not be allowed to play in the fourth ODI
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England captain Alastair Cook has been banned for one match for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota.
The West Indies’ World Cup participation fees may be reallocated to the BCCI
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The West Indies are in danger of being suspended from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after they recently pulled out midway through their tour of India.
Cairns earns $17 per hour for cleaning bus shelters
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Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has taken a job with the Auckland council which requires him to drive a truck that blasts water to keep the city’s bus shelters clean.
“My passion is obviously cricket, however, with Momentum, I have the chance to step up my contribution”
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After an illustrious 14-year career, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has taken his first step in the corporate world by joining Momentum, who are a financial service company that sponsor South Africa’s ODI and women’s team.
Cook will be fined 20 per cent of his match fee
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England have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the thrilling first Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s.
