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India and Mumbai Indians speedster JaspritBumrah praised a lot on his veteran Mumbai Indians teammate pace bowler Lasith Malinga. Bumrah said that Malinga is "the best yorker bowler in the world" and he is considered as one as well. Even Bumrah too is renowned for his ability with the perfect yorker and in the past, he has also given the credit to Malinga for helping him with the yorker."Malinga is the best yorker bowler in the world and has used it for such a long period of time to the best of his advantage," he said according to a tweet by Mumbai Indians.On the other hand, the entire world has been fighting against the global pandemic COVID-19 which has brought the world into a standstill and postponed all the sporting events including the cash-rich Indian Premier League for the indefinite time and also there are several imposed guidelines and lockdown as well. Even staying home and maintain social distancing is one of those ways to fight against the global pandemic.However, JaspritBumrah said that he is not too troubled by the banning of hugs and high fives on the field while playing as the International Cricket Council (ICC) finds a way to start cricket amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although the ICC has banned using saliva to shine the ball, he said there need to be some alternative things to the use instead of saliva."I was not much of a hugger anyway! And not a high-five person as well, so that doesn't trouble me a lot. The only thing that interests me is the saliva bit," Bumrah said to Ian Bishop and Shaun Pollock on the ICC's video series Inside Out interviews.To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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As the entire world has been fighting against the global pandemic COVID-19 which has brought the world into a standstill and postponed all the sporting events, the cash-rich Indian Premier League has also been postponed for the indefinite time. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking for other options as well to ensure the 13th edition of the IPL takes place this year, even if that means hosting the league outside India. But it will be the last option since the focus is hosting the tournament in the country now."The board is looking at all options. If it comes to taking IPL out of India, it may happen but as the last option. If that's the only option then we will consider it. We have done it in the past also and we can do it again but the first preference will be to host it in India," a source of BCCI shared to ANI. "We will await for clarity over T20 World Cup from ICC before discussing anything further. But I can tell that as of now no decision has been taken."Earlier, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly had said that they would like to host the 2020 Indian Premier League but he also added that nothing has been decided so far. The IPL 2020 earlier scheduled to take place from March 29. Later it was postponed till April 15 owing to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Moreover, several guidelines have been imposed on the citizen to fight against the global pandemic. Since the situation is still the same and the numbers are increasing of affected persons, the league has been suspended for the time being. Although the lockdown is going to relax soon, hopes are there that the BCCI will host the tournament this year as well.Meanwhile, the IPL's fate could be decided on June 10 when the International Cricket Council will decide if the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Australia in October-November will take place or gets postponed.…

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Indian captain Virat Kohli leads the team from the front - be it with batting or fitness. He is considered the one who brought the change in the fitness in the entire team. His fitness not only impress fans but also the cricketers and one of them is Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal who said Kohli's effect has reached outside India as well."I must say this. This is not because I am talking to an Indian commentator, who is an ex-cricketer. I think because India is our neighbour country, we follow a lot of things about what's happening in India. As soon as India started to change regarding fitness, that impacted Bangladesh the most," Tamim said to former Indian player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar for ESPNcricinfo's Videocast.Both Tamim and Kohli are of the same age, 31, and he said that he used to feel "ashamed" when he saw Kohli's training.He recalled, "I have no shame to tell you this, I think this should be out, when I used to see Virat Kohli, two-three years back, doing all those gym things and running around, I used to be ashamed of myself. Honestly, I used to be ashamed of myself"While seeing Kohli, he used to think that despite being the same age, Kohli has been doing double what he used to do. He even admitted that he can't match his level but wants to follow his path and also to reach 50-60 per cent of the Indian captain in this matter.The left-handed batsman also said that his mindset towards fitness was wrong and it took a long for him to understand how important the physical part of the game is. He also added that the players only got to understand that they need to be fit since the last 3-4 years. Even he also shared that he used to think only scoring runs matter and nothing else. He also praised batsman Mushfiqur Rahim for his fitness.To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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There is a constant debate in the cricketing world between India captain Virat Kohli and vice-captain in the limited-overs, Rohit Sharma as who is a better white-ball player. Both the payers have their own style of playing.While Virat Kohli has a whopping 70 centuries across all formats so far which also included 43 ODI tons, Rohit Sharma is no less. He is equally exceptional while it comes to score centuries. While Kohli has second-most 100 plus scores in the format, after the batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 tons, Rohit has shown his calibre once again in the World Cup 2019 where He smashed five tons as well.However, not only this, he also holds the record of scoring three double centuries in the One Day Internationals which is most by a player. Moreover, it is widely believed that if someone can score a 200 in T20Is, it is only Rohit Sharma and no one else. Recently, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg was asked the same question on his Youtube channel where he replied, "Well, Virat Kohli, because he's more consistent when India have the big run chases. When India are batting second, he stands up and delivers."But the veteran spinner was pretty quick to explain his points that the two players can never be compared since they both play the different roles in the team."But you really cannot compare the two as they have different roles. Rohit's role is to be aggressive against the new ball bowlers when field restrictions are at their least and Virat's role is to bat through the innings and make sure he's there at the end, so they complement each other," he said.However, the entire world has been fighting against the global pandemic COVID-19 which has brought the world into a standstill and postponed all the sporting events as well. As Australia announced their next fixture, it is to see if the series would take place amid this crunch time in most of the places. For more updates visit Cricadium…

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's journey is well-known. Even his success while playing for Mumbai Indians in the cash-rich Indian Premier League brought him in the limelight. Recently, he shared how former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's guidance helped him flourish in the game.Looking back at the old-time, Hardik recalled how Ponting hand-holding him through his early days but he also shared that there was never really one role model for him. He explained that he wanted to pick up different qualities from the legends he was spending time in his career."Ricky Ponting was someone who looked after me the best. He looked after me like a child. I used to feel like he was my father figure there," Hardik Pandya told Cricbuzz. "Ricky taught me so many things, he taught me situations, he taught me mindset, how strong you should be. As a new boy in 2015, I used to sit next to the hoardings. Ricky used to sit down with me and speak about the game. (With all these conversations) I started learning quickly."However, Ricky Ponting is currently the head coach of the Delhi Capitals. He also said that he is in touch with Kieron Pollard whom he calls his 'brother'. Even their families are in touch as well and despite all the time differences in the West Indies, they talk at least once in a month. He also looks up to him as his role model."I never had one specific role model. I always wanted to learn from the best, different things from different people, and I wanted to combine that in my game - Mahi bhai's calmness, Virat's hunger. From 2015, when I made it to the IPL, I always wanted to learn from people. That's when I realised that Polly is someone who relates to my game."…

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India pacer Mohammed Shami has said that he misses playing with former India captain MS Dhoni, who has been out of the action since India's defeat to New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2019. The speedster who made his debut under Dhoni said that Dhoni treats every player in such a way that they aren't intimidated."I played in all the formats under him barring IPL. With regard to guidance, he will always treat his teammates in such a way that you won't even feel that he is MS Dhoni," Mohammed Shami said in an Instagram chat with Rohit Juglan. "He is such a big player. I have a lot of memories about him. Now also we think, Mahi Bhai will come and it will be fun playing."He further added that Dhoni likes to sit with everyone and have dinner. There are always two-four people with him and they chat till late at night, and he is currently missing all these things. Currently, the entire world has been fighting against global pandemic novel coronavirus. All the sporting events across the globe have either been stopped or cancelled. Although the cricket is going to start from next month, using saliva on the ball to shine has banned by the ICC due to the COVID-19 outbreak.However, Shami is confident that he can still get reverse swing going. "There will be difficulties. We have been accustomed to using saliva since childhood. It's been deeply ingrained ... If you are a fast bowler, instinctively you apply saliva to shine the ball. But yes, if you can maintain the shine of the dry ball, it will definitely reverse. Sweat and saliva work differently. I don't think it will help. I never tried bowling without saliva. Now because of COVID-19 pandemic, it's very important to stop using saliva."For more updates visit Cricadium…

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Australia batsman Steve Smith recently said that the experience of having played more pink ball games than India would certainly give Australia the advantage when the two teams will take on each other under floodlights in December. His comments came after Cricket Australia last week confirmed that India will tour to Australia for four Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. Notably, the second Test will be a day-night affair, beginning from December 11 in Adelaide."We played a few more pink ball games, perhaps than India which might be a slight advantage," he said in a Facebook session, hosted by Sony Sports India.He further added, "India played pretty well in the day-night game they played at Kolkata. It's a different game but they certainly got the batters that can stand up to the conditions when it gets tough with the Pink Ball. And their bowlers, they stand the seam up with quality. They are world class players who are able to adapt to anything, so I see it being a pretty amazing contest."India will first pay the T20I series starting from October 11 and then they will play the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where the opening match will take place at Gabba. However, Australia have a great record at Gabba against any team. But Smith despite being one of the world's best Test batsmen, admired Indian captain the way he plays white-ball cricket."Look at his average in winning chases in one-day cricket. It's phenomenal. He's so good under pressure and calm. Just gets the job done and unfortunately for an opposition player. You got to admire someone like that and what he has done for Indian cricket."He further added that Kohli is an amazing player who has a sheer passion for cricket and his body has transformed over time. He is so fit, strong, powerful as well as pretty amazing for the game too.To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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Former Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying that the duo can be destructive while playing orthodox cricket. While speaking on Star Sports' show Cricket Connected, the former Sri Lanka captain has said that both Rohit and Kohli can score quick runs with their orthodox style and that was similar to former legends like Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly as well."If you look at Rahul and Dada (Ganguly), both of them are orthodox batsmen. They play beautiful cricket shots and are very technically correct, Dravid may be a little bit more so, but the ability to be as destructive with such rate and precision stroke-making is something that has to be really admired," he said.He further added, "If you take the modern-day game, India has two of the best players in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who play orthodox cricket but who are just absolutely destructive in any format of the game. You don't have to muscle the ball or put too much effort or look ugly doing it, they just play good cricket shots and results come."However, Sangakkara said that batting has become much easier now, but he also said that Kohli and Rohit deserve all the credit for their consistency across all formats. He also said that it can certainly be tough since the volume of cricket that India athletes play. He also stressed on their hard work and said that in every era, there is always a unique pair of the game and in this era, it's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.However, the entire world is currently fighting against the global pandemic novel coronavirus. All the sporting events across the globe has already been postponed or cancelled because of this which also included the 13th edition of Indian Premier League. Moreover, this is not yet decided if the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will take place in Australia later this year.…

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The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League has currently on hold because of the global pandemic novel coronavirus. Earlier it was decided to go on the floor from March 29 but later got suspended until April 15 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country and now it becomes suspended for an indefinite time period owing to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. However, with the new guidelines of 'Unlock 1.0' sports events could get permission and the BCCI is hopeful to host the tournament this year as well. The tournament is important for the former India captain MS Dhoni who was about to make his comeback in the action. Dhoni, who last featured in the game last year during the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand where India lost to them, has not been in the circuit since then. However, his performance in the cash-rich league would decide his future of playing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 which is also become uncertain amid the corona pandemic outbreak across the globe.However, this just leads to speculations about Dhoni's retirement as well but Dhoni's teammate at Chennai Super Kings and also in the team India, Suresh Raina, believed, Dhoni was fully prepared for this year's Indian Premier League."His preparations were different this time," Suresh Raina said about MS Dhoni's preparations for this year's IPL during CSK's camp on Star Sports' show Cricket Connected. "I have played with him over the years with the national side and IPL getting ready but it was different this time, so I just hope the matches can start quickly then everyone can see how well prepared he is and see what I saw myself LIVE in the two months of camp that we had. When someone works hard, then the prayers and blessings find their way to them."To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has said that India would like to host the 2020 Indian Premier League but he also mentioned that nothing has been decided about the tournament yet. The IPL 2020 was earlier decided to begin from March 29 but later got suspended until April 15 due to the global pandemic novel coronavirus and now it stands indefinitely suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. However, with the new guidelines of 'Unlock 1.0' which gives permission to sports events, the BCCI hopes to host the tournament this year as well.Meanwhile, Ganguly said to Sportskeeda that BCCI has been looking at all options but they are not yet sure when the game can resume since it is tough to predict. The IPL's future could be decided on June 10 when the International Cricket Council takes a call on the upcoming T20 World Cup 2020 which is scheduled to be held in Australia later this year. However, there are talks that the IPL could take place if the T20 World Cup is postponed for this year. Even, the reports also came that India could host the cash-rich league to another country if the situation here at home does not get better anytime soon."If at all IPL does happen, we don't know where it could happen. India would certainly like to host the event, provided the environment is safe. Right now, we are not in a position to say anything. It is too early. We are yet to officially discuss the IPL schedule. But it depends on the safety of the environment. Saving human life and breaking the coronavirus chain are more important for all of us," Ganguly further added.While talking about himself, Sourav Ganguly said that he is maintaining the guidelines and staying at home as well. He also shared that he has been helping people as much as he could, although he is not sure how many people benefited through his charity foundation. But he is trying his best amid this crisis.…

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Veteran India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that the current India team is way too dependent on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, where the lower order hardly contributes with the bat when the top order gets out early.Harbhajan Singh said in an Instagram live session with Rohit, "There are very good players for sure, but there's no belief that if Virat and Rohit get out... 70% of the matches get out of our hands when that happens, it's very rare for someone to come in lower down the order and win the game for us. But our team had that belief, that Yuvi (Yuvraj Singh) will score the runs, if he doesn't, Rahul Dravid will do it, someone or other will do it, there was that trust on each other."He further added, "I don't know... in this team, in matches where you (Sharma) or Virat have not scored runs, or there hasn't been a partnership upfront, say you and Shikhar, so if three wickets fall at the start, the match is out of our hands. That's one thing I think this team can improve on."He also added that the batsmen should play with the same kind of freedom when they play during the IPL which will help them as well. He also said that there are several players who do well in IPL but not in international cricket and the veteran thinks this can be the pressure that restricts their natural games in the big stage.He further gave examples too where he said that those players are hitting some quality bowlers during the IPL like Trent Boult plays, Tim Southee, Dale Steyn etc. and they have been doing well too but they failed to keep up the pace while facing them in the international level. However, he thinks alongside the pressure of international cricket, the reason can be that they are scared of losing their places in the squad. That's why they can't play their natural games. He said that if the players get ten games to settle down, it would be helpful for them.For more update visit Cricadium…

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Pakistan teen sensation Naseem Shah has recently created a world record when he became the youngest player in the Test cricket history to claim a hat-trick against Bangladesh. The young speedster talked to PakPassion.net about his career so far, the hat-trick and also the world-class batsmen he wishes to face in the future as well.While he was asked about one batsman that he is pumped up to face, he named India skipper Virat Kohli. It's known to everyone that a high-voltage game takes place whenever the arch-rivals meet. Shah has made it pretty clear that he respects Kohli, but he certainly does not fear him."Yes definitely. India versus Pakistan is always special and I have already been told that players can become heroes and villains in those matches," Shah said. "They are special matches as they happen so rarely and yes, I am looking forward to playing against India whenever that opportunity arises."He further added, "I hope that I can bowl well against India when that chance comes by and won't let our fans down. As for Virat Kohli, I respect him but don't fear him. It's always a challenge to bowl to the best, but that's where you have to raise your game. I look forward to playing against Virat Kohli and India whenever that chance comes."The tall fast-bowler is the fourth bowler to claim a hat-trick after the veteran Wasim Akram, Mohammad Sami and Abdul Razzaq. So far, he has played only four Tests and already he has picked up 13 wickets. This bowling figure also included a fifer against Sri Lanka in Karachi last year.However, currently, the entire world has been fighting against the global pandemic novel coronavirus. This has also stopped all the sporting activities across the globe which also included the 13th edition of Indian Premier League and the question has been raised over the fate of the ICC T20 World Cup as well.…

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MS Dhoni has been in the news since long because of his absence from the game. Although he is known as one who does not show a lot of emotion on the field, his wife Sakshi said that Dhoni is always emotional about cricket as it is his love.Sakshi said during an Instagram Live chat on CSK's official handle: "Mahi is always emotional about cricket. It's his love." Her comments came on Dhoni got emotional after leading Chennai Super Kings to their third Indian Premier League title in 2018. That year, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and CSK had returned to the IPL after a two-year ban. She also revealed how his passion for games help him relax.She added, "Video games are a stress buster for him. He has a thinking brain which doesn't rest. So video games help him and he is now too much into Call Of Duty and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)."Dhoni had last appeared in the 2019 World Cup semi-final where India lost to New Zealand and since then he didn't feature in any game. However, she also joked that only she can fight with ice-cool Dhoni and no one else. "Mahi has always kept his door open. It has been like that since 2010 (when we got married). People come...we chat sometimes till 3-4 in the morning. When they come to talk to Mahi about cricket, I go away," she shared.Sakshi revealed their plans to go to the hills post lockdown on a road trip if cricket does not resume during that time."If there is cricket there will be cricket. But Mahi and I have planned to hit the hills. We are planning to go to Uttarakhand..stay in small villages. we will do road trips..no flights," Sakshi said.However, Sakshi also said that CSK has always been a family to them where they consider the sport as a sport and there are no hard feelings as well.…

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India speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar wants to make a comeback in the longer format of the game but he believes that it won't be easy since everyone in the team is doing pretty well. Bhuvneshwar last played a Test match way back in January 2018 against South Africa in Johannesburg, which India won convincingly by 63 runs. Moreover, he was one of the familiar faces of the white-ball set-up before he got injured."I definitely want to play Test cricket, but I know it won't be easy to make a comeback, as everyone is doing very well," the 30-year-old pace bowler said to Timesofindia.com. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and has 63 wickets in his name as well.He further added, "But I'll try my best and will do everything I can to make a comeback in the Test format, as I think it is the toughest format and it gives a lot of satisfaction to perform well in that format."He had picked up a groin injury earlier and later diagnosed as a sports hernia as well and because of this, he missed India's tour of New Zealand. However, he is now fully recovered from his injury. "I have now fully recovered from the injury and am raring to go," he added.Bhuvneshwar Kumar was about to be in the Indian team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup which is scheduled to take place in Australia later this year. But questions raised on its future too amid the global pandemic novel coronavirus outbreak and the tournament is most likely to be postponed. However, as of now, his sole focus remains to ensure that he and others around stay safe amid this critical situation."At this moment, I am not thinking about the World Cup selection, it is more important for things to get better and for everyone around us to be safe," he concluded.…

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India captain Virat Kohli started his international cricket career under the leadership of former India captain MS Dhoni before taking over the captaincy of the Indian team. Dhoni announced his retirement from Tests in 2014 and Kohli took over the Test captaincy after that. However, in January 2017, he took over the captaincy of the limited-overs. Virat Kohli also shared that MS Dhoni's observation of how he developed as a captain over the years in his career and also helped him as well."Becoming captain was not even in my wildest dreams," Kohli shared in an Instagram live video chat with his India teammate Ravichandran Ashwin on 'Reminisce with Ash'. "I was always in MS's ears. He would deny a lot of things but discuss a lot also. I think he got a lot of confidence in me and a large part of me becoming captain has to do with him observing me over a long period of time."He further added, "It can't be that he goes to the selectors and just says, 'Make this guy captain.' He has to take responsibility to identify the person and then slowly see how the guy develops. I think he played a big role in that and that trust you have to build over the course of eight or nine years."However, under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India have enjoyed fair success across formats as well. He also revealed which knock played the "game-changer" for him and memorable as well. It was way back in Asia Cup 2012 where Virat Kohli smashed a swashbuckling 183 against Pakistan in a group stage match and helped India chasing 330."Their bowling attack was quite potent. At the time they were a really challenging bowling attack because of the variations," Kohli said in the chat. To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry shared that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should take place as it is not only important from the revenue point of view, but also for domestic cricketers too. He backed MS Dhoni, saying he is one of the greatest cricketing brains and he has a lot more to offer to Indian cricket still."It is the IPL Governing Council's decision, but my view is that effort has to be made to try and have that situation where the show must go on," Chaudhry shared during a Webinar arranged by Neerja Modi School on Zoom platform. "It is important for domestic players also. The revenue is also important from it."The 13th edition of the IPL has now postponed for the indefinite time period due to the global pandemic novel COVID-19. It was earlier decided to start on March 29 but later postponed until April 15 too. On the other hand, there has been question on the T20 World Cup as well which is scheduled to take place in Australia in October and November due to the coronavirus pandemic and the global tournament is most likely to be postponed too. Meanwhile, BCCI is looking for this window for the cash-rich league to host. When he was asked about the possibility of the IPL this year, Chaudhry said: "Even if the GC decides to shift the matches...it has to be in a country where time difference is not too much. Broadcasters will want that 8 pm slot. It is important for them."However, he has shared his views on the former India captain Dhoni. He told that Dhoni is fit and he is the best wicketkeeper in India and one of the finest minds in the game as well. He also revealed that he would have him in the team if he would be a decision-maker.Dhoni is one of the most celebrated players in the world cricket and under his captaincy, India won the world cup too.…

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How much are you aware of the American media personality? It wouldn't have been a lot if you compare the recent reports.Too late for a discoveryThe statement reads, "Kylie's business is significantly smaller and less profitable than the family has spent years leading the cosmetics industry and media outlets, including Forbes, to believe". That's too unanticipated to hear further but you can't deny the facts which bear valid proofs.Moreover, it went on declaring that the intention of the brood to indulge in followed show-offs simply expose their anguished outlooks. It says, "The unusual lengths to which the Jenners have been willing to go-including inviting Forbes into their mansions and CPA's offices, and even creating tax returns that were likely forged-reveals just how desperate some of the ultra-rich are to look even richer."Lastly, Forbes upholds the faith that Kylie Jenner who pocketed a net worth of around $340 million after sales tax can't just be called a "billionaire." Then it took over the other side.Following the asseveration, Jenner's attorney, Michael Kumpcouldn't abstain from issuing a statement to Us Weekly who charged the 'article' to pose 'outright lies.' He continued denunciating, "Forbes' accusation that Kylie and her accountants 'forged tax returns' is unequivocally false" and demanded that "Forbes immediately and publicly retract" such insinuations.The declaration went on "It is sad that, of all things, Forbes has devoted three reporters to investigate the effect of the coronavirus crisis on Kylie's net worth. We would not expect that from a supermarket tabloid, much less from Forbes." We don't really know what to believe at present.Kylie tweeted on the same day, "What am I even waking up to. I thought this was a reputable site.." If the issue is about credibility, time will decide upon it.Stay updated with all the latest celebrity news, follow Wat-Not.…

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Former India player Rahul Dravid has praised those players who have spoken about mental health openly. Mental health plays an important part in every sport and players do suffer as well but many of them are not comfortable speaking about this openly. However, recently a few came up and spoke about this which included veteran Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who took a break from the game last year."Mental health has been an issue in sport and in cricket and it's been heartening to see the discussion around mental health over the past decade or so. It's good to see many players having the courage to talk about these issues," Dravid said while speaking in the first session of 'Mind, Body and Soul'. This is a platform that brought forward by The Royal Rajasthan Foundation, in association with NS Vahia Foundation & McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School Affiliate).However, he thinks the situation is much better now as there are professionals available whom the players can approach as well. Even sports psychologists play a key role too for the players be it on or off the field. He further added that the NCA has the facility for the players to connect with the sports psychologists, especially younger players."I think it's different from motivational talk to a team, if you really want a player to better deal with situations, you need to provide that access to them on individual basis where they can have a one-on-one basis discussion and get better guidance," he concluded.To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…

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Former India pace bowler S Sreesanth referred former India captain, MS Dhoni, as the Don of Indian cricket and he also said that he believes his former captain would like to continue his play as long as he can. The former pacer also gave compliment to Dhoni's fitness despite him currently being 37 years old."See, I am not following this much, but as far as I know he (Dhoni) is very fit. For me he is Don - inkopakdnamushkil hi nahinamukinhai," S Sreesanth said on a live session on Helo. "He would love to play for the country, he's got that in his blood, he is only 37. Sachin and others have also played till 40."MS Dhoni has been in the news ever since he has gone out of action after India's loss to New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final last year. Although he was supposed to return with this year's Indian Premier League, the tournament has been postponed for the time being because of the global pandemic novel coronavirus.Meanwhile, rumours of his impending retirement went on the floor when a Twitter user shared a link claiming that he would hang up his boots soon. The rumour took no time to be a trend on Twitter, which led to his wife Sakshi give a clarification in a now-deleted tweet."Its only rumours ! I understand Lockdown has made people mentally unstable ! #DhoniRetires ..Get a life !" her tweet read.However, in the live session, Sreesanth spoke about his cricketing days, adding that he had no enmity towards Chennai Super Kings but always wanted any captain to be dismissed off my bowling. Even he also revealed about his pumped up celebrations after dismissing Matthew Hayden once. He said, "It is all the inspiration from WWE, nothing else. Even Shoaib Akhtar used to do that!"…

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Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has recently shared his ODI XI of the decade where three current Indian cricketers - MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been placed. Bishop shared his team while in a conversation with veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle on Cricbuzz. "I have got Rohit Sharma there because he has got a great few years and I don't use the word great loosely," Bishop said. Bishop said that India captain Virat Kohli's record speaks for him. However, he made a great choice for wicket-keeping and captain for his side. "My keeper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. That could be debated but his ability to finish games in the prime of his career, his leadership, keeping skills, strike rate and all of that," he said when choosing Dhoni for the captaincy role, under whose captaincy India won the 2011 World Cup.Surprisingly, Bishop didn't choose JaspritBumrah, instead, he preferred Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga with whom Bumrah plays for the Mumbai Indians"I grew up on the history of the game and coming through, I had this whole concept of a fast bowler as someone with a long flowing run; someone like Wes Hall, Sir Richard Hadlee, DennissLillee, the Marshalls, the Holdings, so on and so forth. And Jasprit is exactly the opposite: it is a stuttering, short run," Bishop had said.Ian Bishop's ODI XI of the last decade: Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Ross Taylor, Shakib-al-Hasan, MS Dhoni (WK/C), Mitchell Starc, Dale Steyn, Lasith Malinga, Rashid Khan.To stay updated with all the Cricket News, Live Score, Cricket Match Prediction, Match Analysis, and much more interesting blogs, follow Cricadium.…