Was Kohli opposed to Kumble’s appointment as head coach from the beginning?

“There had been some murmurs about this (Kumble-Kohli rift) even at the time of Mr Kumble’s appointment”

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Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Ajay Shirke has claimed that captain Virat Kohli was less than impressed when Anil Kumble was first appointed as India’s head coach.

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Sri Lanka probing bookie approach

Herath was allegedly approached by the man linked to the bookie

Herath was allegedly approached by the man linked to the bookie

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Sri Lanka Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera has confirmed that authorities are investigating reports that a man linked to a bookmaker offered to bribe members of the national team to underperform in the recent Test series against the West Indies.

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Richardson plays down Pakistan fixing allegations

Richardson does not believe that the third ODI between Pakistan and England was fixed

Richardson does not believe that the third ODI between Pakistan and England was fixed

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International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has revealed that he is “not too suspicious” about the third ODI between Pakistan and England in Sharjah last Tuesday even though there are reports that it may have been fixed.

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