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PCB moves second Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test from Lahore to Rawalpindi over smog

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi due to severe air pollution and smog in Lahore. The second Test will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 17 to 21. The first Test is also currently being played in Rawalpindi. Pakistan declared at 434 for 9, and Sri Lanka reached 114 for 3 before poor light stopped play early on the second day.

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Delhi cricket association requests moving Sri Lanka ODI due to air pollution

November 4·1 source

The Delhi District Cricket Association has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India to move the first India–Sri Lanka One Day International on December 13 from New Delhi due to anticipated dangerous air pollution levels. The association noted Delhi's average Air Quality Index reached 351 last December, with similar levels recorded on November 2. It cited past incidents, including players vomiting during a 2017 Test match and wearing masks during the 2023 World Cup. The series is scheduled for Delhi on December 13, Bangalore on December 16, and Ahmedabad on December 19. Moving the opening match from Arun Jaitley Stadium would require the board to reschedule the entire tournament.

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ICC introduces pink-ball daytime Test trial, new time-wasting penalties

October 2·1 source

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a trial allowing pink balls in daytime Test matches, effective for international series starting October 1, to reduce playing time lost to bad light. The ICC also added new penalties for time-wasting as part of changes to the Playing Conditions. The trial and penalties will apply to all international series beginning on or after that date.

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Kambli at an Old Age Home

September 28·1 source

A video of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli at an old age care center in Thane has gone viral, prompting fans to express concern about his health. Kambli, however, stated that the facilities are excellent and he receives much love and respect there, despite having faced health issues for several years. His friend, Marcus Couto, revealed that Kambli has a blood clot in his brain causing memory problems, and he was previously hospitalized in December 2024 due to a kidney infection. Kambli represented India in 17 Test matches, scoring 1,084 runs, and 104 One Day Internationals, accumulating 2,477 runs.

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Pakistan fined, docked 11 points in Edgbaston Test for slow over rate

September 15·1 source

Pakistan has been fined and docked 11 points in the World Test Championship. This penalty, along with a 50 percent deduction in players' match fees, was imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The sanctions were due to a slow over rate during their recent Test match against England in Birmingham, where they were 11 overs short of their target.

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Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis Advance in Test Player Rankings | Virakesari.lk

July 13·1 source

Sri Lankan cricketers Asitha Fernando and Kamindu Mendis have made significant advancements in the latest ICC Test player rankings. Fast bowler Fernando re-entered the top 20 in the bowlers' list, climbing two spots to 20th after an impressive 5-wicket haul against West Indies. Meanwhile, batsman Mendis moved up two places from 8th to 6th in the batting rankings following his scores of 84 and 44 in the same drawn Test match. Dinesh Chandimal maintained his 10th position in the batting rankings.

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Windies secures draw in 2nd test

July 9·1 source

The West Indies secured a draw in their second and final Test match against Sri Lanka. This rain-affected draw allowed the West Indies to complete their first home Test series triumph in two years.

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