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Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam might receive a reprieve on his two year ban for age fudging after reports suggested that the BCCI was looking to relax the punishment on the same. Salam, who played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, was reprimanded for submitting faulty birth certificate.

Mumbai Indians have released promising spinner Mayank Markande for hard-hitting West Indies teenager Sherfane Rutherford who played for Delhi Capitals. Markande had a decent 2018 season with Mumbai but only managed one wicket in three outings with the 2019 champions earlier this year.

A recent book, ‘Nine Waves’ authored by journalist Mihir Bose, explains how the Parsee community’s significant contribution was a major force behind the cricket team’s success. It has detailed the important role played by Parsee players such as Nari Contractor and Polly Umrigar in the 20th century.

Mumbai Police, answering a query by RTI activist Anil Galgali, has revealed that they are yet to receive Rs 21.34 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association for providing security. 2018 IPL security for nine matches cost the city police Rs 1.48 crore, but the MCA is yet to clear that bill.