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If England treat me like small kid, it will be their big loss: Naseem Shah
Naseem has already set his sights on doing well in the country and hailed the presence of fast-bowling great Waqar Younis in the coaching staff
 "If England treat me like small kid, it will be their big loss: Naseem Shah")
First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi
Last week, Afridi had announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for novel coronavirus.
 "First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi")
DDCA to induct former 1st-class players Tilak Raj, Anjali in Apex Council
The introduction of the two could lead to the removal of Sanjay Bhardwaj, one of the directors, who is an ex first-class cricketer from DDCA's Apex Council
 "DDCA to induct former 1st-class players Tilak Raj, Anjali in Apex Council")
Kerala ready to welcome Sreesanth into Ranji team if he proves fitness
In 2018, the Kerala High Court had struck down the life ban imposed on the cricketer by the BCCI and also quashed all proceedings against him
 "Kerala ready to welcome Sreesanth into Ranji team if he proves fitness")
Andrew Strauss emerges surprise Cricket Australia CEO candidate: Report
Strauss had served England and Wales Cricket Board as a director of cricket between 2015 to 2018
 "Andrew Strauss emerges surprise Cricket Australia CEO candidate: Report")
ICC T20 World Cup not ' feasible' in 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani
Even if the ICC T20 World Cup is held, it will be in a bio-bubble environment, including empty stadiums, says Pakistan cricket board chairman Ehsan Mani
 "ICC T20 World Cup not ' feasible' in 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani")
South Africa announces return to cricket with experimental 3-team format
The Solidarity Cup will be the showcase event for the brand-new cricket format which sees 24 of South Africa's top cricketers in three teams, playing two halves in one match.
 "South Africa announces return to cricket with experimental 3-team format")
Playing behind closed doors in England will not affect us: Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan is scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Playing behind closed doors in England will not affect us: Shaheen Afridi")
PCB gets Pakistan PM Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing
Under the new code, the board intends to criminalise match-fixing and spot-fixing and also specify punishments for offenders, including jail time
Sachin wasn't enjoying the game in 2007, was ready to give it up: Kirsten
Kirsten revealed Tendulkar wasn't happy with his batting position and was looking to end his career in 2007
 "Sachin wasn't enjoying the game in 2007, was ready to give it up: Kirsten")
Scotland's T20I against Australia cancelled due to coronavirus threat
Australia was scheduled to play Scotland on June 29 at 'The Grange' in Edinburgh, before taking on England in a limited-overs series
 "Scotland's T20I against Australia cancelled due to coronavirus threat")
With ICC dragging its feet on T20 WC, it's BCCI vs Manohar once again
BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations
 "With ICC dragging its feet on T20 WC, it's BCCI vs Manohar once again")
Will show our support to 'Black Lives Matter' movement in 1st Test: Holder
Floyd, an African-American, died in police custody in Minneapolis on Many 25, following which widespread protest have been taking place around the world against racism and police brutality
 "Will show our support to 'Black Lives Matter' movement in 1st Test: Holder")
Will treat Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer: Jason Holder
Archer gained eligibility to represent England in 2018. He had played for West Indies U-19 side in 2014
 "Will treat Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer: Jason Holder")
Bairstow eager to get back in England Test squad for West Indies series
Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the New Zealand tour late last year and featured in one Test in South Africa as a batsman but didn't do his chances any good by scoring 1 and 9
 "Bairstow eager to get back in England Test squad for West Indies series")
Sourav Ganguly's statement on IPL 2020 a big assurance: Irfan Pathan
Meanwhile, according to media reports, the BCCI has zeroed in on September 26 to November 8 as the tentative schedule for IPL 2020
 "Sourav Ganguly's statement on IPL 2020 a big assurance: Irfan Pathan")
Arjun Tendulkar generating good pace now: England cricketer Danielle Wyatt
Arjun Tendulkar is a fast bowler and has played for MCC young cricketers apart from playing in the under-age levels of the domestic circuit in India
 "Arjun Tendulkar generating good pace now: England cricketer Danielle Wyatt")
Shai Hope aims to improve his dismal Test record in series against England
Despite being team's key batting mainstay in the ODIs, Shai Hope has scored just 1498 runs in 31 Tests at an average of 27.23
 "Shai Hope aims to improve his dismal Test record in series against England")
CSK suspends team doctor for social media post on Indo-China clash
Doctor MadhuThottappillil has been with the team since the IPL's inception and is a specialist in sports medicine
On this day 21 years ago, South Africa earned itself the 'chokers' tag
South Africa have come close since but have always tumbled in the knockout stages, earning them the tag of chokers in cricket
 "On this day 21 years ago, South Africa earned itself the 'chokers' tag")