Live Cricket Blog: AB de Villiers to continue playing in the IPL after international retirement

Sport360 staff 21:05 10/07/2018
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    9:10pm – AB de Villiers to carry on playing in the IPL

    The South African star has no plans to call it quits in the IPL, saying he wants to carry on playing in the T20 league ‘for a few more years’. Read more on that story here. 

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    8:15pm – India have a chance to claim top spot in the ODI rankings

    Following the T20 series, England and India turn their focus to the 50-over format when the three-match series begins on Thursday. India are second in the standings with Eoin Morgan’s side on top. Read here on what India need to do to overtake them in what will be a busy month of international cricket.

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    4:20pm – Australia pacers have to raise their game and put Virat Kohli under pressure, says Glenn McGrath

    The legendary bowler has had his say ahead of Australia’s matches against India later this year. The two nations will meet in a full series from November and McGrath insists it will be interesting how the Indian captain fares against pace on their tour Down Under. Read more on that story here.

    3:00pm – Pat Cummins predicts Virat Kohli will not score a century against Australia

    The Australian pacer has made a bold prediction, saying the Indian batsman will not be celebrating a ton when the sides meet Down Under later this year. Click here for more on that story.

    Pat Cummins (right) is convinced Virat Kohli (left) will not score a century

    Pat Cummins (right) is convinced Virat Kohli (left) will not score a century

    2:15pm – Nepal to play first ODI against Netherlands

    Four months after sealing the status for the first time, Nepal will play their first ODI when they tour Netherlands in August. The two-match series comes after their T20I where the teams will play at Lord’s on July 29. Read more on that story here. 

    1:00pm – Pakistan Cricket Board set to suspend Ahmed Shehzad after failing doping test

    The opening batsman is to find out his punishment later today after the PCB confirmed they have issued a charge sheet against the 26-year-old. Read more here.

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    12:20pm – Shaheen Afridi impresses while Mohammad Hafeez disappoints in T20 tri-series

    Pakistan showed why they are the number one ranked side in the world T20 rankings after winning the tri-series final against Australia on Sunday. We examine each and every player of Pakistan’s squad and gave his verdict on they fared in the week-long tournament. Read more by clicking here.

    Shaheen Afridi impressed in the two matches he played.

    Shaheen Afridi impressed in the two matches he played.

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