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West Indies tour of Australia 2022

The dishevelled state of Steve Smith's baggy green cap which is a matter of great pride for Australian cricketers has sparked a debate on social media.

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Steve Smith blames 'dirty rats' for major wear and tear to his iconic baggy green after widespread criticism

David Warner's wife, Candice, has revealed that she was on the receiving end of "vile abuse" in front of her daughters during recently concluded Day/Night Adelaide Test against West Indies.

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'Not safe for me and my kids to support David': Candice Warner narrates mortifying abuse from Adelaide crowd

<h1>&nbsp;</h1>Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith feels there is something "fundamentally wrong" with his teammate David Warner's lifetime leadership ban.

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'Banning for life from leadership is just fundamentally wrong': Steve Smith baffled with David Warner's lifetime leadership ban

Former Australia Test cricket captain Michael Clarke has lambasted his country's cricket board, Cricket Australia (CA) for their messy handling of David Warner's captaincy ban and accused the governing body of double standards. The trio of Australia's Warner, then captain Steve Smith and opener Cameron Bancroft were caught in the infamy of sandpaper gate in South Africa, in 2018. But it was only the Delhi Capitals' opener who got the short end of the stick with a lifetime captaincy ban.

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Clarke takes a swipe at CA for using Warner as a whipping boy in leadership review

The Sandpapergate gets more fodder added to it after David Warner's manager reveals stirring news that the players were allegedly given permission to tamper with the ball by unnamed officials some 16 months prior to the Cape Town scandal in 2018.

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David Warner’s agent drops bombshell claim, says players were told to tamper the ball in 2016 too 

Cricket Australia has broken the silence by issuing a verdict that backs David Warner after the Aussie opener decided to retract his application in a bid to lift his lifetime captaincy ban.

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Cricket Australia breaks silence and issues verdict on David Warner's lifetime captaincy ban

David Warner has decided to give on the dream of donning the captaincy hat once again after alleged constant scrutinisation from Cricket Australia (CA) that has deeply affected his family in the process.

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David Warner launches scathing attack on CA, says 'not prepared for my family to be washing machine for cricket's dirty laundry'

My family is more important to me than cricket.

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David Warner narrates story of harassment by Cricket Australia on himself and family, gives up on dream of captaining Australia again

Ace Australian spinner Nathan Lyon continued his star work with the ball as on final day of the first Test against West Indies he went on to eclipse India's Ravichandran Ashwin's to become the eighth highest wicket-taker in the longest format of the game.

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AUS vs WI: Nathan Lyon leapfrogs R Ashwin's rare feat to grab hold on big milestone in Test cricket

Cricket legend Ricky Ponting is finally back at the commentary box in the Australia and West Indies opening Test after being hospitalised following a health scare while on the job on Day Three at Perth Stadium.

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Ricky Ponting back at commentary box from hospital after sharp chest pain, details health scare

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The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

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When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accomodate final leg of T20 league

In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

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Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

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Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma wants people to refrain from spreading or believing in any fake news related to the India-Pakistan military conflict on the border.

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma hailed the Armed Forces' valour on the border.

Rohit has urged citizens from spreading or believing any fake news.

Earlier this week, Rohit announces his retirement from Test cricket.

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'Be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news': Proud Rohit Sharma's message to citizens after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit Sharma's Test days were over and pointed out his average which was just over 10 in the format.

Rohit Sharma scored just 31 runs from five innings on Australia tour.

Rohit has not been in best of forms in red-ball cricket.

Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out Rohit's diminishing returns in IPL 2025.

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