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'Human rights are not politics': Cricket Australia chief defends withdrawal decision

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Nick Hockley on Friday defended the Australian men's team's decision to withdraw from one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan. CA took the unilateral decision on Thursday over women's rights issue but faced sharp criticism for the withdrawal.

The Times of India

Injured Peter Handscomb in race against clock to be fit for India tour

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Peter Handscomb will be racing against time to recover for next month's India tour after suffering a hip injury.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI: CAB show at Eden Gardens a damp squib

KOLKATA: The laser show planned by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) during the innings break of the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens turned out to be a damp squib on Thursday.

The Times of India

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2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul lead India to 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka

In out of team, Kuldeep turns things India's way in 2nd ODI as hosts bag series; under-fire KL Rahul too proves a point with fighting knock

The Times of India

Australian government praises national cricket team boycott of Afghanistan matches

The decision by Cricket Australia, based on ‘unacceptable’ treatment of women and girls by the Taliban, has been labelled ‘pathetic’ by the Afghan Cricket Board

The Guardian - AU

Scans confirm Handscomb injury

Scans have confirmed Peter Handscomb has suffered a soft-tissue injury in his hip, but officials are hopeful he will be fit to tour India.

AAP

Labuschagne makes changes to combat Ashwin

Marnus Labuschagne has been preparing for next month's tour of India for two years, changing his own game to combat the spin of Ravichandran Ashwin.

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Nottinghamshire hitman sentenced to 30 years by Crown Court

Hattersley and Odley were both each sentenced to a minimum of 30 years with an extra five years on licence.

Nottingham Post

Rashid Khan threatens to quit BBL after Australia pull out of Afghanistan series

Australia have decided to cancel their upcoming One Day International series against Afghanistan set to take place in the UAE in March due to the latest Taliban restrictions

Daily Mirror

Mitchell Santner to lead NZ T20I squad against India; Lister new face

AUCKLAND: Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand side for the three-match T20I series against India this month, with left-arm swing bowler Ben Lister earning his maiden call-up in the squad announced on Thursday.

The Times of India

Rashid Khan hits out at Australia’s decision to abandon Afghanistan series

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has threatened to withdraw from the Big Bash in protest at Australia abandoning their upcoming ODI series against his country

The Guardian - UK

'We would like to have a left-hander but we know the quality of our right-handers': Rohit Sharma on Ishan Kishan

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma would ideally like to have a left-hander in the top-order but categorically stated that he doesn't want to tinker with the combination of players just for the heck of it.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Highlights: Gutsy Rahul fifty, Kuldeep help India seal series

NEW DELHI: Showing some glimpses of form with a gritty unbeaten 64, KL Rahul anchored India to a hard-earned four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the Eden Garden is Kolkata on Thursday. The win gave India an unassailable 2-0 series lead going into the Thiruvananthapuram ODI…

The Times of India

Ex-England international Gary Ballance makes winning Zimbabwe debut against Ireland

The former England batter made 30 in a five-wicket win in the T20 opener in Harare

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Rashid may quit BBL over Afghan tour snub

Cricket Australia have defended their decision to pull out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan, after Rashid Khan threatened to boycott the BBL.

The Independent UK

Rashid Khan threatens BBL boycott after Australia cancel Afghanistan series

Australia will not take part in three planned ODIs in March as they stand against the treatment of women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

The Times of India

I am 100% batter and 100% wicket-keeper: KS Bharat

NEW DELHI: KS Bharat’s primary job over the past one year has been to keep himself ready if India had to play him in a Test match. He realizes he is most likely to be asked to come in for the injured Rishabh Pant for the home Test series against…

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Mandeep, Gurnoor ensure first innings lead for Punjab against J&K

VALSAD: Veteran skipper Mandeep Singh and young Gurnoor Brar hit half centuries as Punjab took a vital first innings lead of 46 runs against Jammu and Kashmir in a Group D Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.

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Always considered myself as 100 percent keeper, who can open batting if need be, says KS Bharat

NEW DELHI: In line to make his Test debut against Australia next month, wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat is ready to fill in the shoes of the injured Rishabh Pant and be a marauder like him too if the situation demands.

Evening Standard

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

The Independent UK

Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

KALYANI: Bengal will have to show a lot of composure if they hope to defeat Baroda with the hosts -- three down for 53 in their pursuit of a tricky target of 177 in a Ranji Trophy Group A match at the end of third day.

The Times of India

Switched to hard lengths on KL Rahul's advice, says Mohammed Siraj

NEW DELHI: India paceman Mohammed Siraj gave full credit to wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for his three-wicket haul in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

David Warner drops Australia bombshell as he discusses international cricket future

Australia batter David Warner has revealed his retirement plans as he spoke out about his international future while preparing for his return to the Big Bash competition

The Times of India

2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj decimate Sri Lanka for 215

KOLKATA: Treated as disposable time and again by the current Indian team management, Kuldeep Yadav once again displayed his skills as he formed a lovely bowling partnership with Mohammed Siraj to demolish Sri Lanka for 215 inside 40 overs in the second ODI on Thursday.

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