5 Major Controversies That Rocked Cricket in 2021

New Zealand Cancelling Pakistan Tour Minutes Before First ODI

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Taliban Bans Women’s Sports in Afghanistan

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Racism in Yorkshire Cricket

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Shakib Al Hasan Misbehaving With Umpire

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BCCI Sacks Virat Kohli As ODI Captain

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