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Hanuma Vihari served show-cause notice by Andhra Cricket Association | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hanuma Vihari received a show-cause notice from the Andhra Cricket Association one month after the Indian batsman claimed the governing body had abruptly removed him from captaincy and made a vow never to play for the state again.Vihari has not yet replied to the notice that was sent following the ACA Apex Council meeting a few days ago, though."Yes, we have served him a show-cause notice and we are awaiting his reply," an ACA official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.However, the official said the association did not want to prolong the issue."This is just to find what made him react the way he did last month. He has not reached out to us, so this is a chance for him to come out with his grievances."After all, we value Vihari and his contributions to the growth of state c...
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A full house expected but rain threat looms large over Vizag ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

VISAKHAPATNAM: 'Rain, rain go away. Come again another day', is the fervent prayer of the fans of the City of Destiny. The city is hosting an ODI match after a long gap of three years and the fans don't want the unseasonal rain to play spoilsport. According to the ACA officials, all the tickets for the game have been sold out and that adds to the woes of the officials.The IMD has predicted rains for the weekend and the Met officials said that most of the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh would experience widespread rain or thunderstorms in the next 24 hours. During the thunder showers, the south-easterly wind speed would also be high.The temperature in the port city on Saturday morning was 30 degrees Celsius with a clear sky but it had become cloudy by the evening. Humidity in the air...
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ACA to showcase India-Sri Lanka ODI for its World Cup venue claim: Officials | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Preparing to host an India-Sri Lanka ODI here next week, the Assam Cricket Association is seeking to use the opportunity to strengthen its claim for hosting World Cup matches, scheduled in India later this year, officials said on Saturday.From following all standard protocols laid down by the BCCI for international matches to taking special steps like setting up of 'green corridor' in case of any emergency, the state cricket body is not leaving anything to chance.The ACA Stadium will host the first ODI of a three-match series between India and Sri Lanka on January 10, the first 50-over international level match here in over four years."The BCCI has not finalised the venues for the World Cup that it will be hosting this year. Guwahati is a stronger contender and a lot will depe...