The auction of The Hundred on Thursday was meant to be a celebratory milestone for the England and Wales Cricket Board. Instead, it has triggered a controversy in India.
'There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what Asif Nazrul said is a complete lie.'
'Four other teams bid for him and KKR outbid everyone, that is a different story. And if he was included in the auction, it was BCCI's call. Removing a player will not make any difference...'
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, hoping to resolve tensions with the BCCI following recent disputes.
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While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.
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The JioStar expert also analysed KKR's buys at the auction, saying that getting NZ all-rounder Rachin Ravindra at base price was smart and there is "serious batting power" in the squad.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has rejected reports that it had been told to either participate as per the decided schedule or forfeit its games in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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'While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board's position remains unchanged.'
He also highlighted the team's focus on playing good cricket and improving in areas like fielding.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to receive any financial compensation after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the instructions of the BCCI, despite having no role in the circumstances that led to the termination of his contract.
So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.
Rani Rampal, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag also posted their wishes and pictures on X.
The strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh filtered onto the cricket field as captains of the two teams abstained from making customary handshake ahead of their U-19 World Cup Group A match in Bulawayo on Saturday, though the players from both sides were seen exchanging handshakes and pleasantries on the field at the end of the match.
The Kolkata Knight Riders continued their preparations for the second leg of IPL 2021 with a gruelling training session in the United Arab Emirates.
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Pace bowling all-rounders always come at a premium and therefore, the troika of Green, Venkatesh Iyer and West Indies' Jason Holder, all coming at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (US$220,000), are set to headline the bidding war.
'It's great to see him growing as a player, evolving across formats, and now being rewarded with national honours as well.'
If SRH's batting unit fires consistently and the bowlers find rhythm, they have the potential to challenge for the playoffs.
With this year's Holi restricted indoors due to the terrifying surge of COVID-19 cases, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals celebrated the festival of colours on Monday.
Kolkata Knight Riders made a statement at the IPL auction by securing Sri Lanka's tearaway quick Matheesha Pathirana for Rs18 crore.
'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'
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While big buys grabbed attention, several franchises quietly walked away with proven performers at throwaway prices -- the kind of signings that often make the difference between mid-table finishes and title runs.
Former India player Robin Uthappa called for a bold revamp of the Indian Premier League by getting rid of the annual player auctions and having trade windows open throughout the year.
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Morgan said KKR failed to forge partnerships in chase of 199 as they finished at an ordinary 159 for eight.
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will be fully available to bowl in the Indian Premier League's 2026 season, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an all-rounder ahead of Tuesday's auction was due to a "stuff-up" by his manager.
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The Royal Challengers now have 17 points from 12 matches, and a win from their remaining two games will be enough for them to seal a berth in the playoffs.
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