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The game of cricket is a witness of struggles, banters - both on and off-the field and several other incidents. One such was visible during the West Indies vs India 2nd T20I when Trinidadian cricketer Nicholas Pooran got into a fight with the on-field umpires post Kyle Mayers wickets. However, this instance did not get down well with the Caribbean cricketer as he was reprimanded by the ICC for his actions.
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Apart from this there were several prominent news from around the world that grabbed the limelight on August 7. Let’s take you through what happened on Monday in the world of cricket.
Australia announces 18-member squad for ODI World Cup 2023
Cricket Australia on Monday, August 7 named its extended 18-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. The notable name missing a place in the ODI World Cup squad was Marnus Labuschagne. The Aussie mainstay, who has featured in 30 of Australia’s 38 50-over matches, has been left over uncapped leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha and all-rounder Aaron Hardie.
West Indies star Nicholas Pooran fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against India in Guyana on Sunday. Pooran was also given one demerit point for his first offense in a 24-month period.
Main mehnat kraya, vo mehnat kiya: Tilak Varma’s childhood coach
Tilak Varma, the 20-year-old left-handed batsman who has impressed everyone with his performances in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, owes a lot to his childhood coach, Salam Bayash. The coach mentioned that V a rma worked hard and was from a humble background.
MS Dhoni clicks photo with traffic cop in Ranchi; picture goes viral
Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have drawn curtains on his international career, but it hasn’t affected his fan following even a bit. The cricketer who has been spotted several times driving on the roads of his hometown lately got spotted outside Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium (JSCA). While the Ranchi boy was entering the stadium, Dhoni stopped to click a picture with a traffic cop.
Inzamam-ul-Haq named Pakistan’s new chief selector in build-up to ODI World Cup 2023
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the former national team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq as the new chief selector as the ODI World Cup 2023 draws nearer. The 53-year-old is going to take up the responsibility for the second time after the previous chief selector Haroon Rasheed left the job last month.
Sunrisers Hyderabad name Daniel Vettori as their new head coach
Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced a major change in their coaching staff ahead of the next season. The team has parted ways with former West Indies legend Brian Lara and has roped in former New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori as his replacement.
Tilak Varma dedicates maiden T20I fifty celebration to Rohit Sharma’s daughter; reason revealed
After scoring his maiden T20I fifty against the West Indies on August 6, Sunday, Tilak Varma pulled out a special celebration in the Providence Stadium. The middle order batter for Team India went on to dedicate his fifty celebration to Rohit Sharma's daughter, Samaira.
The day also saw some brilliant matches take place around the globe. Here’s the list of the results from August 7 of the cricket leagues taking place around the world.
Lanka Premier League 2023
Match 10: Galle Titans v Colombo Strikers
Result: Colombo Strikers win by 7 wickets
Match 11: Dambulla Sura vs Jaffna Kings
Result: Dambulla Aura win by 9 runs
The Hundred (Men’s)
Match 10: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix
Result: Manchester Originals win by 49 runs
The Hundred (Women’s)
Match 8: Manchester Originals Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
Result: Manchester Originals Women win by 5 wickets
Royal One-Day Cup 2023
Group B
Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire: Warwickshire win by 8 wickets
