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ICC ODI World Cup to expand to 14 teams in 2027 and 2031, 20-team T20 World Cup to be held every two years
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ICC ODI World Cup to expand to 14 teams in 2027 and 2031, 20-team T20 World Cup to be held every two years

Also as per PTI's earlier report, the World Test Championship will have four editions in the next cycle apart from two Champions Trophy.

Former England captain Michael Atherton says ICC ODI Super League is 'incredibly difficult'
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Former England captain Michael Atherton says ICC ODI Super League is 'incredibly difficult'

Atherton said a less complex system would have been easier for the public to understand.

West Indies legend Brian Lara urges India to ‘turn it on at the right time’ to end knockout jinx in ICC events
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West Indies legend Brian Lara urges India to ‘turn it on at the right time’ to end knockout jinx in ICC events

The Virat Kohli-led Indian team needs to figure a way out to "turn it on the big day" to break its knock-out jinx at the global white ball tournaments, feels the legendary Brian Lara.

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur recommends PCB to sack Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of national team
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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur recommends PCB to sack Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of national team

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has recommended to the PCB's Cricket Committee that Sarfaraz Ahmed be sacked from captaincy as he himself sought two more years to deliver remarkable results.

Asia Cup 2018: Shikhar Dhawan's consistency in multinational ODI tournaments makes him a key player against Pakistan
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Asia Cup 2018: Shikhar Dhawan's consistency in multinational ODI tournaments makes him a key player against Pakistan

the greatest motivator for Dhawan, Rohit and the rest of the team will be the chance to become the toast of the nation by winning another game against the arch-rivals.

Bangladesh Cricket Board appoint former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as batting consultant
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Bangladesh Cricket Board appoint former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as batting consultant

Bangladesh Cricket Board in a statement said McKenzie would work with the Bangladesh team until the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales.

India's Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya join ICC World XI side for T20I fund-raiser against West Indies at Lord's
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India's Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya join ICC World XI side for T20I fund-raiser against West Indies at Lord's

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will join ICC World XI for the Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lords on 31 May

New Zealand vs England: Johnny Bairstow's ton personifies visitors' new-found ruthlessness in crunch games
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New Zealand vs England: Johnny Bairstow's ton personifies visitors' new-found ruthlessness in crunch games

With Bairstow leading from the top, England's metamorphosis into a savage limited-overs outfit is complete.

India risks losing out on hosting 2021 ICC Champions Trophy if government doesn't allow tax exemption
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India risks losing out on hosting 2021 ICC Champions Trophy if government doesn't allow tax exemption

India could lose out on hosting the 2021 Champions Trophy if the government doesn't allow tax exemption on the event. The ICC is already exploring alternative host countries in a similar time zone.

ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: Playing in a Indo-Pak game will be a good experience for the players, says Rahul Dravid
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ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: Playing in a Indo-Pak game will be a good experience for the players, says Rahul Dravid

He knows a thing about the Indo-Pak cricketing rivalry and no wonder Rahul Dravid wants his wards to get an essence of what it means to face the arch-rivals when they square off in the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.

Highlights New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st ODI at Wellington
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Highlights New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st ODI at Wellington

Catch live score and updates from the 1st ODI match between New Zealand and Pakistan being played at Wellington.

Highlights South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI at Kimberley, cricket scores and result
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Highlights South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI at Kimberley, cricket scores and result

Catch all the live updates from first ODI between South Africa and Bangladesh

India vs New Zealand: Black caps announce core group, drop Jimmy Neesham and Neil Broom from squad
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India vs New Zealand: Black caps announce core group, drop Jimmy Neesham and Neil Broom from squad

Neesham and Brown were left out of the core group of nine players announced by Coach Mike Hesson for the tour, with a further six to be selected from the New Zealand A side currently in India.

India vs Australia: Batsmen lick their lips, bowlers on tenterhooks as ODI powerhouses renew storied rivalry
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India vs Australia: Batsmen lick their lips, bowlers on tenterhooks as ODI powerhouses renew storied rivalry

Australia and India's ODI history is a heady mix of edge-of-your-seat drama, sporadic sportsmanship, questionable umpiring, traumatic bowling and a whole lot of ball-whacking.

Highlights cricket result, Pakistan vs World XI, 1st T20I at Lahore: Hosts win by 20 runs
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Highlights cricket result, Pakistan vs World XI, 1st T20I at Lahore: Hosts win by 20 runs

Pakistan win by 20 runs! Just to think back, how crucial was that Shoaib Malik's innings? Anyways, World XI were always playing the catch-up game after the first six overs. They were never in the chase and ultimately Sarfraz Ahmed's men took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan's breathtaking century in 1st ODI another exhibition of his bullying tactics
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India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan's breathtaking century in 1st ODI another exhibition of his bullying tactics

Shikhar Dhawan with a bat in his hand is a street bully these days for the bowlers. He will spot any sign of weakness and unleash his assault. If your feet wobble or your eyes flinch then he will feed on your fear to get stronger and beat you to the ground

Virat Kohli must find a way to counter external pressure while sharpening his captaincy skills
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Virat Kohli must find a way to counter external pressure while sharpening his captaincy skills

It becomes imperative that while Virat Kohli's leadership skills evolve, he insures himself adequately against the extra pressure that BCCI may bring to bear on him

Anil Kumble resigns: Virat Kohli-led India received 'shocking' news only after reaching Caribbean
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Anil Kumble resigns: Virat Kohli-led India received 'shocking' news only after reaching Caribbean

Indian players were 'shocked and dazed' as they had thought Anil Kumble had only stayed back in London to attend the ICC Cricket Committee meeting.

BJP's Gajraj Jatav offers Rs 10 lakh bounty for separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's tongue
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BJP's Gajraj Jatav offers Rs 10 lakh bounty for separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's tongue

BJP leader Gajraj Jatav announced a Rs 10 lakh reward on Thursday for anyone who cuts the tongue of separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who hailed Pakistan's victory over India in the Champions Trophy final

Anil Kumble, Virat Kohli were not on talking terms for 'last six months', claims BCCI source
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Anil Kumble, Virat Kohli were not on talking terms for 'last six months', claims BCCI source

The BCCI top brass had an inkling that all was not well but they were taken aback when they came to know that captain Virat Kohli and chief coach Anil Kumble were not in talking terms for the "last six months".