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BCCI’s Strong Message as Virat Kohli Withdraw From First Two Tests Against England: Star batsman Virat Kohli decided to miss the first two Test matches against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday, citing “personal reasons.” The BCCI said in an official statement that Kohli discussed his absence with team management and captain Rohit Sharma, and that they offered their support to the cricket player.

“Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons,” the BCCI stated in an official statement.

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“Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention,” the statement further read.

Due to “personal reasons,” Kohli missed the opening Twenty20 International against Afghanistan. Earlier in the day, he also missed an intrasquad game in South Africa because he had to take a flight to London.

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The BCCI statement said that Kohli’s successor will be revealed in the next few days and urged the media to desist from “speculating on the nature of his personal reasons.”

“The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.”

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“The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli’s privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series,” the statement concluded.

(With input From NDTV)

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Abu Dhabi T10 League Coach Banned by ICC: The International Cricket Council has banned Sunny Dhillon for 6 years as he was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board Anticorrosion Code. Sunny Dhillon was a former assistant coach of franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Last year, Sunny Dhillon was one of eight individuals accused of violating the Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. He has been barred ever since he was accused of trying to rig a match during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.

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In accordance with the ECB’s tournament code, the ICC and the designated anti-corruption official (DACO) stopped Sunny Dhillon’s effort to sway the results of games throughout the competition.

Sunny Dhillon was found guilty of breaching four articles. This came after the full hearing and presentation of written as well as oral arguments. The assistant coach of the franchise was charged under:

  1. 1. Article 2.1.1 – Being party to an attempt to fix, contrive or influence improperly matches or aspects of matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 2021.

2. Article 2.4.4 – Failing to disclose to the DACO full details of any approaches or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct under the Code.

3. Article 2.4.6 – Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the DACO in relation to possible Corrupt Conduct under the Code

Sunny Dhillon’s ban will be retroactive to last year because he was banned on September 13, 2023. He won’t be allowed to play cricket for the next six years, which might mean the end of his coaching career.

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This also highlights the ECB’s firm stance on maintaining the integrity of cricket by punishing any corrupt practices.

Releasing the Official statement, ICC said: “Sunny Dhillon has been found to have breached the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for a period of six years.

Dhillon, a former assistant coach of a franchise team, was one of eight individuals charged last year for breaching the Anti-Corruption Code. The charges are related to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League and alleged attempts to influence the outcome of matches during the tournament.”

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ICC Bans USA’s National Cricket League: The ICC has banned USA’s National Cricket League for breaching the playing eleven rules and will not sanction the league for future editions.

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The league has got limelight as several celebrities such a Wasim Akram, Vivian Richards, and Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassadors or owners, but it is in trouble.

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As per Cricbuzz, the ICC cited ‘non-compliance to the playing eleven requirements’ as the league has witnessed as many as six foreign players on the field, leading to the ban. The rules include that at least 7 USA Cricket affiliated or associate players should take the field at all times.

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Aside from that, the playing conditions have also drawn criticism. According to Cricbuzz, unsafe circumstances have forced international players like Wahab Riaz and Tymal Mills to bowl spin. However, the problems don’t stop there. A number of players are “potentially” breaking U.S. immigration rules by entering the country without the proper permits.

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