Cricket legend Shane Warne dead at 52 of suspected heart attack in Thailand By Upali Obeyesekere Cricket world in shock at sudden death of one of the sport’s greatest ever players after a suspected heart attack on a Thai island. By: Upali Obeyesekere – With files from International Media SHANE WARNE, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52. Warne died after a suspected heart attack, according to a statement from his management team and initially reported by Fox Cricket. Cricket fans from all nations have been left heartbroken by the news, with many calling him the greatest of all time. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March,” a statement from his management company MPC Entertainment read. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the ...

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Cricket legend Shane Warne dead at 52 of suspected heart attack in ThailandBy-by Upali Obeyesekere Cricket world in shock at sudden death of one of the sport’s greatest ever players after a suspected heart attack on a Thai island.             By: Upali Obeyesekere – With files from International Media   SHANE WARNE, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52. Warne died after a suspected heart attack, according to a statement from his management team and initially reported by Fox Cricket. Cricket fans from all nations have been left heartbroken by the news, with many calling him the greatest of all time. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March,” a statement from his management company MPC Entertainment read. “Shane was found unresponsive ...

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Dates announced for India’s tour of Sri Lanka-by Rex Clementine Source:Island India will send a second string team to Sri Lanka later this month for a six-match bilateral series. The teams will be involved in three ODIs and three T-20 Internationals with all games taking place in a bio-secure bubble at RPS. It is unlikely that spectators will be accommodated for the series due to current rising numbers of COVID cases. RPS underwent extensive renovation recently and hasn’t hosted a game in two years. India have made tremendous progress in the game in the last ten years that they are able to send their main team to England, that too an extended squad and then send a second string team that looks not too bad on paper to Sri Lanka. IPL has opened up a whole lot of new opportunities for India. ...

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India’s squad to Sri Lanka to quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 Source:Dailynews The India squad for the Sri Lanka tour will assemble in Mumbai from June 14 to undergo a two-week quarantine. The members of the Indian contingent have been asked to take a Covid-19 test before they reach the team hotel in Mumbai, where they will undergo regular testing during the two-week period, stated the ESPN Cricinfo. ...

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Shikhar Dhawan to lead India on limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka Source:Gulfnews New Delhi: Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan was on Thursday named captain of a second-string Indian side which includes a host of IPL performers for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka next month. India will play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in the island nation starting July 13 in Colombo, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Indian Test team led by Virat Kohli are in England to face New Zealand for the World Test Championship final between July 18-22 and then stay on for a five-Test series against the hosts.   ...

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India to tour SL between July 13 and 25 Shikhar Dhawan is in the fray to be named captain of the team Source:Dailynews The Indian Cricket Team will play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and as many Twenty20 Internationals in Sri Lanka between July 13 to 25, broadcaster Sony announced yesterday. Indian selectors are expected to pick plenty of fringe players for the limited-overs tour, with Shikhar Dhawan and Hardik Pandya in the fray for leading the side. A fully fit Shreyas Iyer is another captaincy option. Sony Sports announced the schedule via social media. “Indian waves will crash against the Sri Lankan shore,” the channel tweeted with the schedule. The ODIs will take place on July 13, 16 and 18, while the T20Is will be played on July 21, 23 and 25. The venues for the games are yet to be announced. ...

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