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IND vs SL 3rd T20: Will Samson, Pandey find a place in the playing 11?
An inexperienced Sri Lanka was no match for India in Indore and considering that, a case could be made for the inclusion of Pandey and Samson
 "IND vs SL 3rd T20: Will Samson, Pandey find a place in the playing 11?")
India vs Bangladesh pink ball Test: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat
The two teams are playing with the pink ball for the first time and fans have responded enthusiastically. The first four days of the game are sold out
 "India vs Bangladesh pink ball Test: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat")
Ball wasn't in my court: Pandya on his remarks in Koffee with Karan
Pandya, along with teammate K L Rahul, drew a lot of flak after their loose talk on women on 'Koffee with Karan' went viral, prompting the BCCI to suspend them
 "Ball wasn't in my court: Pandya on his remarks in Koffee with Karan")
To survive in cricket be a match-winner: Lasith Malinga to youngsters
Malinga finished with 338 wickets in 226 matches, finishing as one of the finest match-winners to have played for Sri Lanka since 2004.
 "To survive in cricket be a match-winner: Lasith Malinga to youngsters")
Memories of 2009 attack still linger; 10 Lankan players opt out of Pak tour
Sri Lankan cricket board conducted a meeting with the players to inform them about the security arrangements and were given the freedom to decide on their participation in the tour
 "Memories of 2009 attack still linger; 10 Lankan players opt out of Pak tour")
Sri Lanka brings former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur as consultant
Arthur has now become the 11th head coach of Sri Lanka in the last eight years, and his first challenge would be to take on Pakistan.
 "Sri Lanka brings former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur as consultant")
Sri Lanka arrive in Pakistan for first Test tour since 2009 attack
The first Test starts in the garrison city of Rawalpindi on Wednesday, while the second begins in Karachi on December 19
 "Sri Lanka arrive in Pakistan for first Test tour since 2009 attack")
PAK vs SL Rawalpindi Test: Bad light plays spoilsport on Day 2, Lanka 263-3
Sri Lanka, resuming at 220-5, had progressed to 225-5 in 7.5 overs when heavy rain in the morning forced the teams to have early lunch
 "PAK vs SL Rawalpindi Test: Bad light plays spoilsport on Day 2, Lanka 263-3")
Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach Hathurusingha demands $5 mn compensation
The former Sri Lankan Test star and coach made the claim after the two sides failed to agree the terms of his termination last summer
 "Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach Hathurusingha demands $5 mn compensation")
IND vs SL, 2nd T20 preview: Pressure mounts on Dhawan for opener's slot
Dhawan, is a proven performer in limited-overs cricket but with age on Rahul's side, time is running out for the easy-going Delhi-based cricketer to cement his place for the T20 World Cup
 "IND vs SL, 2nd T20 preview: Pressure mounts on Dhawan for opener's slot")
2nd T20 highlights: India outclass Sri Lanka by 7 wickets at Indore
The convincing win gave the hosts an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series
 "2nd T20 highlights: India outclass Sri Lanka by 7 wickets at Indore")
Virat Kohli overtakes Rohit Sharma to become highest scorer in T20I
Kohli needed only one run to surpass Sharma as both the batsmen had 2,633 runs under their belt. The skipper scored 30 runs against Sri Lanka, which helped him go past Sharma
 "Virat Kohli overtakes Rohit Sharma to become highest scorer in T20I")
KKR's Chris Green suspended from bowling for 90 days over illegal action
Green was playing in the ongoing Big Bash League. He will not be permitted to play in Cricket Australia sanctioned competitions
 "KKR's Chris Green suspended from bowling for 90 days over illegal action")
India tour of New Zealand 2020 : Trent Boult, Tom Latham doubtful starters
Boult was ruled out of the final Test between New Zealand and Australia after fracturing his right hand when he was struck on the gloves by a Mitchell Starc delivery
 "India tour of New Zealand 2020 : Trent Boult, Tom Latham doubtful starters")
Injured Lankan pacer Udana virtually ruled out of third T20 against India
Sri Lanka missed Udana's services while defending a meagre 143 against India here on Tuesday after the bowler injured his back just before Sri Lanka went out to bowl
 "Injured Lankan pacer Udana virtually ruled out of third T20 against India")
4-day cricket: Leave Test format alone, says Botham after England's win
The ICC Cricket Committee will take a call on the proposal of having four day Tests instead of the traditional five-day format which has been in place for the past 143 years since 1877
 "4-day cricket: Leave Test format alone, says Botham after England's win")
Prasidh Krishna could be 'surprise package' at T20 World Cup, hints Kohli
Prasidh plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been a well-known name in the domestic circuit as well
 "Prasidh Krishna could be 'surprise package' at T20 World Cup, hints Kohli")
We tried to over achieve at times: Rahul on India's first innings woes
Rahul slammed a match-winning 91 as India won the series-deciding by 67 runs at Wankhede Stadium in India vs West Indies 3rd T20
 "We tried to over achieve at times: Rahul on India's first innings woes")
Now, I don't worry about my place in Indian team anymore, says K L Rahul
Rahul blasted his second half-century of the series, hitting a blazing 91 in the third T20 International, to help India beat West Indies by 67 runs and seal the series 2-1 on Wednesday.
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Navdeep Saini replaces injured Deepak Chahar
Navdeep Saini has so far represented India in five T20 Internationals, in which he scalped 6 wickets
 "India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Navdeep Saini replaces injured Deepak Chahar")