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Shahid Afridi named interim chief selector of Pakistan men's national team
Afridi will head an interim committee of selectors that includes former players Abdul Razzaq, Rao Ifthikar Ahmed, and Haroon Rasheed
 "Shahid Afridi named interim chief selector of Pakistan men's national team")
Ben Stokes can replace Dhoni as captain at CSK, says Scott Styris
With the 41-year-old four-time IPL-winning skipper set to retire for the final time soon, CSK are desperately looking for someone to take charge of the team
 "Ben Stokes can replace Dhoni as captain at CSK, says Scott Styris")
IPL 2023 auctions: Sam Curran emerges costliest player ever at Rs 18.5 cr
English all-rounder picked up by Punjab Kings; Cameroon Green goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.5 cr
 "IPL 2023 auctions: Sam Curran emerges costliest player ever at Rs 18.5 cr")
IPL brand value nearly doubles to $8.4 bn in a year, auction begins today
Friday will see the IPL player auctions for the 2023 edition kick-off in Kochi
 "IPL brand value nearly doubles to $8.4 bn in a year, auction begins today")
Both govts have to be consulted when it comes to bilateral cricket: Sethi
The head of Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) management committee Najam Sethi on Thursday made it clear that he would act on the advice of the government when it comes to cricket relations with India
 "Both govts have to be consulted when it comes to bilateral cricket: Sethi")
Kuldeep Yadav snubbed from 2nd IND-BAN Test: Twitter finds hard to digest
As Kuldeep was not named in the playing 11, fans on Twitter were therefore enraged and blamed India skipper KL Rahul and coach Rahul Dravid for making unwise decisions
 "Kuldeep Yadav snubbed from 2nd IND-BAN Test: Twitter finds hard to digest")
India beat Bangladesh by 188 runs to take 1-0 lead in two-match series
India bowled Bangladesh out for 324 on the fifth and final day to win the first Test by 188 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series
 "India beat Bangladesh by 188 runs to take 1-0 lead in two-match series")
Hardik Pandya likely to lead India in upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka
Despite speculation, it can be confirmed that there was no discussion on India's T20 captaincy in the Apex Council meeting
 "Hardik Pandya likely to lead India in upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka")
Byju's may terminate jersey sponsorship deal with BCCI, MPL may exit too
Two of Indian cricket team's main sponsors, edtech major Byju's and MPL sports, want to exit from their sponsorship agreements with the BCCI
 "Byju's may terminate jersey sponsorship deal with BCCI, MPL may exit too")
Media rights auction, new teams push IPL's value over $10 billion: Report
Since 2020, the value of IPL has jumped 75 per cent in dollar terms from $6.2 billion to $10.9 billion
 "Media rights auction, new teams push IPL's value over $10 billion: Report")
Central contracts, selection committee on BCCI meet agenda on Wed: Sources
BCCI will be holding their apex council meeting on Wednesday, as per sources in the board and central contracts
 "Central contracts, selection committee on BCCI meet agenda on Wed: Sources")
Women's IPL: Media rights may attract bids worth Rs 220-250 crore a year
BCCI eyeing Rs 10-11 crore per match for 2023-27 cycle, say sources; broadcasters Disney-Star, Viacom18, Sony-Zee may step into fray for rights
 "Women's IPL: Media rights may attract bids worth Rs 220-250 crore a year")
Former all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar quits as Nepal men's team head coach
Former India all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar on Thursday stepped down as Nepal team head coach after a four-month stint, the country's cricket board announced
 "Former all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar quits as Nepal men's team head coach")
Kuldeep Yadav's dream comeback puts Bangladesh on mat in opening Test
Kuldeep Yadav sizzled with an all-round performance and put India firmly in the driver's seat on day two
 "Kuldeep Yadav's dream comeback puts Bangladesh on mat in opening Test")
Williamson steps down as NZ Test skipper, Southee named as replacement
New Zealand great Kane Williamson, who led the country to the World Test Championship triumph in its inaugural edition, stepped down as the captain from the longest format
 "Williamson steps down as NZ Test skipper, Southee named as replacement")
Like father, like son: Tendulkar Jr emulates father to score 100 on debut
Emulating his legendary father Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun on Wednesday slammed a century on first-class debut on the second day of Goa's Group C Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan here
 "Like father, like son: Tendulkar Jr emulates father to score 100 on debut")
ODI rankings: Kohli moves to eighth, Kishan jumps 117 places to 37
Star India batter Virat Kohli has moved up two rungs to the eighth position, while young opener Ishan Kishan rocketed 117 spots to 37th place in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday
 "ODI rankings: Kohli moves to eighth, Kishan jumps 117 places to 37")
Ben Stokes, Cameron Green headline IPL's 405-strong mini-auction list
Ben Stokes of England and Cameron Green of Australia are set to enjoy bidding frenzy as 405 players will go under the hammer for 87 slots at the IPL mini-auction on December 23 in Kochi
 "Ben Stokes, Cameron Green headline IPL's 405-strong mini-auction list")
What's Bazball and why is it the right approach to keep Test cricket alive?
Under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' Bazball system of attacking Test cricket, England have won eight out of the nine games and have played no draws at all
 "What's Bazball and why is it the right approach to keep Test cricket alive?")
We want Virat Kohli to keep scoring, make 100 centuries, says Ishan Kishan
India's star opener Ishan Kishan has said that the team wants to see Virat Kohli score continuously to reach 100 centuries
 "We want Virat Kohli to keep scoring, make 100 centuries, says Ishan Kishan")
