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The Pune Warriors are the latest franchise to fall victim to the IPL
First it was the Kochi Kerela Tuskers, then the Deccan Chargers and now the Pune Warriors have officially been wiped off the Indian Premier League (IPL) map and franchise list after Sahara India, their main sponsor, withdrew their funding.
Taylor has been full of smiles since ending his exile from the national team
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has denied having any issues with his predecessor Ross Taylor as the former skipper made his return for the ongoing England series.
Jayasuriya has promised to be fair and unbiased when selecting the national team
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who was recently appointed as the country’s new chief selector, has announced that fair selection will top his list of priorities.
Morgan is likely to be replaced by Root if he is deemed unfit to play
England batsman Eoin Morgan is in doubt for the national team’s second Twenty20 International against New Zealand after injuring his back during his side’s 40-run in the first Twenty20 in Auckland on Saturday.
Ryder is focused on getting his international career back on track
Troubled New Zealand opening batsman Jesse Ryder has announced that he may consider making his international return during his side’s home series against England.
Sharma and Akmal both pleaded guilty to their charge
India pace bowler Ishant Sharma and Pakistan wicketkeeper batsman Kamran Akmal have both been fined for their verbal spat during the first Twenty20 International between the two arch-rivals in Bangalore.
Hughes believes cracks will start becoming exposed if Clarke does not step down as a selector
Former Australia Test captain Kim Hughes has warned batsman Michael Clarke that if he does not resign as a Test selector, then confrontations with his team-mates are likely to occur in the future.
Nafees knows that his performance against the West Indies will be vital to his chances of being a regular face in the national team
After a year of being left out of the Bangladesh team, batsman Shahriar Nafees is grateful to have received a second chance to show his worth against the West Indies.
Gayle believes off-field issues are unavoidable during a cricketer’s career
West Indies flamboyant opening batsman Chris Gayle has revealed that off-field problems are a part of every cricketer’s international career.
Ryder’s short temper has landed him in a lot of trouble throughout his career
New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder’s outstanding return to first-class cricket has been marred after he yet again breached the players’ code of conduct during Wellington’s five wicket win over Central Districts in the Plunket Shield.
