Top 5 Cricket News of the Day

Cricketnmore presents top five cricket news of the day i:e 5th October below:

1. BCCI paid Ravi Shastri around Rs 1.20 crore for 3 months

India's Chief coach Ravi Shastri was paid a little over Rs 1.20 crore for his services during the first three months of his new tenure with the team for a three-month period between 18th July to 18th October, according to the BCCI website.

2. Corey Anderson named event ambassador for U19 World Cup 2018

International Cricket Council announced New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson as the event ambassador for the U19 Cricket World Cup 2018.

3. Sri Lanka’s Danushka Gunathilaka suspended for 6 games

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the suspension of Danushka Gunathilaka for 6 international matches along with a 20 per cent fine of his applicable annual contract fee for misconduct and breach of contract. He missed a training session and turned up for a match without his gear.

 

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Gets Engaged To Nupur Nagar In A Private Ceremony

Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar got engaged to his 'better-half' Nupur Nagar in a private ceremony in Greater Noida which was attended by close family members and friends. 

5. Kieron Pollard to lead Bloem City Blazers in T20 Global League

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been named as captain of the Bloem City Blazers for the inaugural T20 Global League starting in South Africa in November.

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