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1. ICC moves to reduce role of president:-The ICC's executive board has recommended re-defining the role of its president, reducing its powers and creating a new position of 'chairman,' after a two-day meeting in Dubai.
2. Mohammad Amir released from UK jail:- Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan fast bowler, has been released from Portland Young Offenders Institution in Dorset after serving half of a six-month sentence for his part in a spot-fixing scam.
3. Matthew Wade fifty sets up Australia win:- A punishing 72 from Matthew Wade and telling cameos with bat and ball from David Hussey delivered a 31-run victory for Australia over India in the first Twenty20 international at Stadium Australia in Sydney,
4. Gavaskar: Get Pathan in, he's handy:- Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said that the Indian team management must think of including all-rounder Irfan Pathan in the team as he may come in handy with the bat as well as on the field.
5. 'Lanka better prepared for Oz tracks':- Sri Lankan are unlikely to struggle on the bouncy Australian pitches in the tri-series as they have performed well in similar conditions in South Africa, the sacked coach Geoff Marsh said.
6. Dhoni blames T20 defeat on rain:- Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday blamed the rain for the defeat in the first Twenty20 international against Australia, saying the wet conditions made it difficult for bowlers.
7. Tuskers threaten to seek stay on IPL 5:- Beleaguered franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala were said to have been looking for legal options if they are kept out of IPL 5
8. Pakistan can whitewash England: Afridi:- Shahid Afridi said Pakistan had a good opportunity to whitewash England, with the team leading 2-0 at present.
9. Kevin O'Brien eager for IPL chance:- Ireland's Kevin O'Brien has put his name down for the IPL auctions which will be conducted in the same city - Bangalore - in which he scored the fastest ever World Cup 
10. ICC to assess Pakistan security for cricket revival:- The ICC will carry out a proper assessment of security in Pakistan before deciding on sending match officials for a proposed tour by Bangladesh
11. CA considering more T20s in future:- A record turnout at the India-Australia T20 has forced Cricket Australia to consider hosting more T20s in future.
12. SRK feels KKR are moving in the right path:- Shah Rukh Khan, one of the owners of the Kolkata franchise, feels that his team is well prepared for the upcoming IPL 5 auction.

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