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Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4 spot: AB de Villiers

India has struggled to find a suitable No.4 ever since Yuvraj Singh retired from cricket from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gQTYZn4

PBL 2018-19: New season to start off with high octane encounter between PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin on 22 December

The marquee clash between reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin and PV Sindhu will mark the beginning of Vodafone Premier Badminton League on 22 December.

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