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ICC T20 World Cup: 'Is it even going to happen' in Oct-Nov, asks Dale Steyn
Asked during the #AskDale session on Twitter about his best bowling spell in international cricket, the Proteas pacer said Nagpur (7 wickets against India) and Wanderers (6 vs Pakistan) were his best
 "ICC T20 World Cup: 'Is it even going to happen' in Oct-Nov, asks Dale Steyn")
KL Rahul 'apt replacement' for Dhoni at ICC T20 World Cup, says Gambhir
Talking about the comeback of MS Dhoni, Gambhir said that if IPL is not played this year, it will be difficult for MS Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team.
 "KL Rahul 'apt replacement' for Dhoni at ICC T20 World Cup, says Gambhir")
Sehwag says Angad inspired his batting, but Rahul Dravid trends on Twitter
Rahul Dravid, who was known as The Wall of Indian cricket in his heydays, has been trending on twitter
 "Sehwag says Angad inspired his batting, but Rahul Dravid trends on Twitter")
'Your grass needs a mow': Vaughan trolls Jadeja on sword-wielding video
Jadeja and Vaughan were engaged in a funny banter on Instagram
 "'Your grass needs a mow': Vaughan trolls Jadeja on sword-wielding video")
On this day in 1984, India led by Gavaskar lifted its first Asia Cup title
India defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to win the tournament
 "On this day in 1984, India led by Gavaskar lifted its first Asia Cup title")
'You don't need money, everyone else does': Akhtar's reply to Kapil Dev
On Wednesday, Akhtar had proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series between India and Pakistan to raise funds for the fight against the pandemic in both the countries
 "'You don't need money, everyone else does': Akhtar's reply to Kapil Dev")
Who is a better Test spinner - Lyon or Ashwin? Here's what Brad Hogg said
Earlier in the year, Lyon scripted his first five-wicket haul at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
 "Who is a better Test spinner - Lyon or Ashwin? Here's what Brad Hogg said")
Coronavirus: Kohli, Ishant praise Delhi Police for providing food to poor
Delhi police personnel are performing their duties day and night, so let's help Delhi Police by staying at our homes and not paying heed to rumours, says Ishant Sharma
 "Coronavirus: Kohli, Ishant praise Delhi Police for providing food to poor")
England team director expects delay to West Indies Test series in June
The deadline of May 28 still stands but it's looking less and less likely that we're going to be out there in June, says England team director Ashley Giles
 "England team director expects delay to West Indies Test series in June")
Captain Warner praises SRH's move to donate Rs 10 cr for Covid-19 relief
David Warner has been constantly interacting with fans on social media as the world is under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak
 "Captain Warner praises SRH's move to donate Rs 10 cr for Covid-19 relief")
Covid-19: Not possible to start IPL 2020 after April 15, says Rajeev Shukla
However, KKR's costliest player Pat Cummins is still hopeful about the tournament going ahead and is ready to play in front of empty stands
 "Covid-19: Not possible to start IPL 2020 after April 15, says Rajeev Shukla")
Not sure Wimbledon-like insurance policy exists in India: BCCI official
The official cited the example of an English footballer David Beckham getting his leg insured whereas BCCI had to sweat it out to get insurance policy for loss of pay for the Indian contracted players
 "Not sure Wimbledon-like insurance policy exists in India: BCCI official")
Ploy to keep Kohli bat quiet, not to save IPL deal: Paine on Clarke's claim
India are scheduled to tour Australia from October, 2020 to January, 2021 to play four Tests, three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 International matches
 "Ploy to keep Kohli bat quiet, not to save IPL deal: Paine on Clarke's claim")
Australia tour of Bangladesh in June postponed over coronavirus pandemic
Australia vs Bangladesh Test series was slated to count for points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC)
 "Australia tour of Bangladesh in June postponed over coronavirus pandemic")
Coronavirus: Kapil Dev rejects Akhtar's pitch for India vs Pakistan series
Kapil Dev said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.
 "Coronavirus: Kapil Dev rejects Akhtar's pitch for India vs Pakistan series")
South Africa to include fitness clauses in players contracts: Mark Boucher
Two back-to-back T20 World Cups will be played in the next two years, so Boucher would be hoping for some consistency from the Proteas.
 "South Africa to include fitness clauses in players contracts: Mark Boucher")
'No better even before ball-tampering row': Gould slams 'average' Aussies
Gould, who retired after 2019 ICC World Cup, relayed what had been spotted on the TV -- Cameron Bancroft putting sandpaper down his trousers -- to the on-field umpires
 "'No better even before ball-tampering row': Gould slams 'average' Aussies")
Pakistan board to conduct online fitness tests of cricketers amid lockdown
Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq and trainer Yasir Malik sent out a message earlier this week to the players reminding them of their obligations to remain fit.
 "Pakistan board to conduct online fitness tests of cricketers amid lockdown")
Covid-19: Shoaib Akhtar calls for India vs Pakistan series to raise funds
India and Pakistan have not played a full series since 2007 due to the terrorist attack in Mumbai by Pakistan-based outfits which resulted in diplomatic tensions
Ricky Ponting reveals his all-time memorable moments of Ashes series
Australia had won the opening Test at Lord's, but then the side went on to lose the second and the fourth Test matches
 "Ricky Ponting reveals his all-time memorable moments of Ashes series")