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Let Indians Play BBL T20 Comps: Raina

2020-06-26T04:51:17Z

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Suresh Raina has urged India to soften its stance on releasing players to foreign Twenty20 competitions, such as the Big Bash League (BBL). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has blocked any active male player under its umbrella, regardless of whether they have a national contract or are close to national selection, from joining a franchise outside the Indian Premier League (IPL). A change in that policy is unlikely, as the BCCI reiterated on Monday. However, Raina's plea has already gathered the support of former India opener Aakash Chopra and if granted would have a huge knock-on effect for the BBL. The standard of foreign players in the BBL is one of many concerns flagged by local broadcasters in recent years. The prospect of Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma padding up for [http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com] the Sydney Sixers or Melbourne Stars is unthinkable for several reasons. But Raina, an IPL stalwart who represented India on 322 occasions, is the sort of talent who could be on the BBL's radar if the BCCI changed tack. "I hope the BCCI can get together with the ICC or with franchises and allow players who don't have BCCI contracts to play in overseas leagues," Raina said in an Instagram Live chat. "Yusuf (Pathan), myself, Robin Uthappa, a lot of quality players (could) ... go overseas and learn a lot. "If we can get three months of quality cricket, whether it's the CPL or the Big Bash ... it can help us stay ready (for a national call-up)." The 33-year-old hasn't played international cricket since 2018. "Players from other countries are able to play in these leagues, and a lot of them have made international comebacks after doing well in them," Raina said. Clearing Indians to play in this summer's BBL, set to run alongside a much-anticipated Test series between Australia and India, could help Kohli's team have match-ready replacements in case of any injuries. Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa are among the Australian stars to have declared they would love to see Indians in the BBL but Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts suggested last year it is "not something that we're specifically focused on". Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates joined Sri Lanka in offering to host this year's IPL season after it was postponed indefinitely because of COVID-19. If the T20 World Cup in Australia is cancelled or postponed, IPL organisers are expected to shift dates to that October-November window.

Pride Month: The Sims To Host Virtual Pride Parade On Twitch

2020-06-25T06:44:06Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> The Sims 4 is having its first virtual Pride Parade on Twitch. EA Games June marks the 50th anniversary of [ ], and during a [ global pandemic], [http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain] many traditional in-person celebrations are moving online. In honor of Pride Month, YouTuber EnglishSimmer will host a Virtual Pride Parade livestream on [ The Sims' Twitch channel]. Players can submit their best Sims from the life simulation game styled for Pride to potentially be featured in the parade. Read more: [/news/celebrate-pride-2020-with-lgbtqi-movies-and-tv-shows-streaming-now/ Celebrate Pride 2020 with LGBTQI-themed movies and TV shows streaming now] For more like this Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks for the most important stories of the day. You can upload your Pride-themed Sim today through June 29 to The Sims 4 Gallery or on social media -- just be sure to use the hashtag #SimsPride2020. Tune into the livestream on June 30. "We want you to show your full expression of self," according to a release in The Sims 4 section of studio EA's website. "Be you. Embrace your fabulousness. Honor our history; honor each other. Whoever and however you love, whoever you are -- whether you're a woman, a man, neither, or both -- be proud." Show your Pride! 🌈 Share your best Sims Pride look using [ #SimsPride2020] & tag [ @TheSims] for a chance to be featured in our virtual Pride Celebration! [ ][ #Pride] [ #PRIDE2020] [ pic.twitter.com/SZg3dkrot7] — The Sims (@TheSims) [ June 15, 2020] window.CnetFunctions.logWithLabel('%c One Trust ', "Service loaded: script_twitterwidget with class optanon-category-5"); [/news/20-years-ago-the-sims-gave-millennials-a-dream-life-reality-couldnt-match/ From its start in 2000], The Sims offered players the option to pursue same-sex relationships in the game, without boxing the character into any gender stereotype. In the real world, the US Supreme Court wouldn't [ legalize same-sex marriage] for another 15 years. On Monday, however, the [/news/tech-giants-praise-supreme-court-ruling-on-protections-for-lgbtq-workers/ Supreme Court ruled in favor of LBGTQI worker protections]. The game's first premade LGBTQI couple, [ Dylan and Audrey Shear], made their debut in 2009 in The Sims 3, along with their son Charlie. The [ Hecking] and [ Ngata] families were also LGBTQI, introduced in later expansion packs through The Sims 4. The trailer for The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs expansion pack featured the wedding of Brent and Brant Hecking. [/news/e3-2019-sims-4-expansion-pack-goes-tropical-with-island-living/ The Sims 4: Island Living], which included the Ngata family, also introduced the first premade nonbinary Sim, [ Lia Huata]. Read more: [/news/pride-month-celebrate-lgbtq-community-at-these-online-events/ Pride Month: Celebrate the LGBTQ community at these online events] [#comments Comments] [/games/ Gaming] [/topics/culture/ Culture] [/topics/video-games/ Video Games] [/tags/twitch/ Twitch] [ Notification on Notification off Pride]

Rejigged India Level Series Despite Smith Defiance

2020-06-24T03:47:45Z

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NEW DELHI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - India's rejigged batting order fired on Friday as the hosts beat Australia by 36 runs in the second one-day international at Rajkot to level the three-match series. Steve Smith kept Australia on course with a typically busy 98 before dragging the ball onto his stumps and the tourists were all out for 304 in the final over. The Indian top order had powered the hosts to 340-6 with opener Shikhar Dhawan (96) laying the foundation and [http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain] KL Rahul providing the late assault with a whirlwind 80 at number five. David Warner and Aaron Finch smashed unbeaten centuries to flatten India in the series opener in Mumbai but the hosts ensured there was no encore. Manish Pandey plucked a one-handed stunner at cover-point to dismiss David Warner (15) and Ravindra Jadeja had Finch stumped for 33. Smith revived Australia's chase with his 96-run stand with Marnus Labuschagne. Even after Labuschagne fell for 46, Smith kept Australia on course while approaching his own hundred. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav then intervened, dismissing Alex Carey and Smith in the same over. Smith, who hit nine boundaries and a six in his 98, was aghast with himself after dragging the ball onto his stumps. STRONG START Smarting from a 10-wicket thrashing in Mumbai, India got off to a strong start after being put in to bat at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. A couple of near-misses punctured Dhawan's 81-run partnership with Rohit Sharma, who made 42 before falling to Adam Zampa after a clumsy attempt at a sweep shot. Back in his usual number three spot, Virat Kohli (78) collaborated with Dhawan in a century partnership before a mini-collapse unfolded. Dhawan holed out four runs short of his century, Shreyas Iyer fell to Zampa (3-50) and Ashton Agar and Mitchell Starc combined to complete a relay catch to send back Kohli. Playing Rahul, primarily an opener, in the middle order also paid off for the hosts as the elegant right-hander showed his versatility with a 52-ball 80, which included three sixes. Keeping wicket in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who suffered concussion in Mumbai, Rahul impressed with his glovework too, pulling off a smart stumping to dismiss Finch and taking a couple of catches. India, however, may face a top order crisis in Sunday's decider in Bengaluru after Dhawan (rib) and Rohit (arm) left the field with injuries. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Ken Ferris)

Aussies Rue Slow Finish As India Win Prize

2020-06-24T02:43:48Z

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Australia's middle and lower order could face scrutiny after a lack of late hitting came back to bite the Aussies in their series-deciding seven-wicket loss to India. Steve Smith put on an ODI masterclass with 131 on Sunday night, reaching triple figures in this format for the first time since he achieved the feat against Pakistan three years ago to the day. But no other Australian burst into action with him at the death as they settled for 9-286. The total did not put pressure on India on a batting haven, and they were able to take limited risks as Rohit Sharma scored a century to wrap up the win with 15 balls to spare. Victory meant India took the series 2-1. Only Ashton Agar's 1-38 and Adam Zampa's 1-44 slowed the hosts, while Pat Cummins slumped to his worst economy rate since his ODI debut with 0-64 from seven overs. Mitchell Starc went at 7.3 an over, while Josh Hazlewood was more impressive, bowling the dangerous Virat Kohli for 89 and finishing with 1-55 in his first ODI in 14 months. But still the Aussies were left to rue a missed opportunity with the bat. After Marnus Labuschagne' 54 at No.4 in a 127-run stand with Smith gave Australia a base, Smith's future partners could not go on with it. Smith added 36 from 21 balls himself in the final 10 overs, while others contributed a combined 22 off 39 in the same period. Starc was promoted to No.5 to pinch hit but got a third-ball duck, Ashton Turner hit four off 10 and Agar 11no off 13. "We were probably a few short," captain Aaron Finch admitted, praising India's bowlers. "Just as we started to build a platform we lost a wicket and then rebuild again and lose one. "It's unfortunate but the guys are still leaning. That middle order in particular haven't played a hue amount of one-day cricket. "That's an area where we just missed a couple of tricks." The failure with the bat comes after Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis were dropped following a poor World Cup, but are dominating the Big Bash. D'Arcy Short and [http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain http://babetopcricketer.mystrikingly.com/blog/rohit-sharma-as-india-captain] Peter Handscomb were also on the India tour but didn't play. Kohli admitted on Sunday he was surprised Maxwell was not part of Australia's squad, given his 113 off 55 balls in a Twenty20 in India last year. Maxwell will be hoping to place pressure on selectors when squads are named on February 8 for series against South Africa and England. "That'll be a discussion over the next couple of weeks (whether to stick with the middle order)," Finch said. "We've got a few weeks and a few rounds of Big Bash. "You discuss all combinations but the guys have played some really good cricket as well." Smith meanwhile looked at home back at No.3 with an average of 114.5 for the series, despite having to brush off a mix up with a furious Finch when the opener was run out for 19. The century was Smith's first in ODI cricket in three years, while Alex Carey also looked good at No.6 with 35 from 36. Sharma went on to hit six sixes on his way to 119, his eighth century against Australia, in India's reply. His 137-run second-wicket partnership with Kohli ended any Australian hopes.

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2020-06-24T02:43:46Z

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