Cricket Today: A titanic struggle awaits

Welcome to Cricket Today where we examine what is going on in the world of Cricket365 and social media.
What’s on the site
South Africa head into an ODI series against India without AB de Villiers, at least for the first three matches with Aiden Markram likely to come in.
JP Duminy feels the series is all set to be a run-fest after a Test series that was dominated by the bowlers.
John Nicholson offers his opinion on cricket’s newest format.
Mominul Haque put Bangladesh on top after day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Virat Kohli hints that he is open to using Ajinkya Rahane at number four.
What’s in the news
Kane Williamson can’t wait to get to Headingley to join up with Yorkshire this year.
England have added Jake Ball to their T20 squad as cover for players with niggles.
The Caribbean Premier League announced its tournament schedule with the window chosen to ensure all West Indies players are available.
A shambolic league in the UAE has drawn the attention of the ICC after what appears to be bald faced match fixing.
What’s on social media
We enjoyed this blast from the past featuring the infamous Watto…
Funny how it’s always, always, always Shane Watson. pic.twitter.com/kAyGOZoZ40
— The Cricket Paper (@TheCricketPaper) January 31, 2018
It won’t be long until there is another Williams in the Zimbabwe set up.
proud moment when your little brother gets his 1st fifty(72 not out) pic.twitter.com/aOrQkpCPfD
— Sean Williams (@sean14williams) January 31, 2018
Take a look at some of the farcical moments from the Ajman All Stars League which has come under investigation by the ICC.
The ICC Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating a match from the Ajman All Stars League recently played in the UAE
Here’s some match footage 😳pic.twitter.com/azU1Cr86e0
— The Cricket Paper (@TheCricketPaper) January 30, 2018
What’s on TV
Wednesday 31st January
ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018
Afghanistan Under 19s 21:30 Pakistan Under 19s
Sky Sports Cricket (21:25)
Thursday 1st February
South Africa v India ODI Series 2018
South Africa 11:00 India
Sky Sports Cricket (10:55), Sky Sports Main Event (11:00)
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