Gambhir loses cool, Harmanpreet's heartwarming gesture and more - Cricket News Today, 12th November 2018 

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The highly unpredictable India-West Indies T20I series is underway, and the highly anticipated tour of Australia follows next. For fans, however, be it a match day or even a non-match day, there's loads to catch up on the cricketing front with updates from around the world.

Here are some of the headlines from the world of cricket:

Gambhir loses cool

Hard-as-nails, Gautam Gambhir has always been a supremely competitive cricketer who does not shy away from baring his emotions, be it on the field or off it. The 37-year-old, in the twilight of his playing career, was seen seething in rage recently, during Delhi's Ranji game against Himachal Pradesh, after the on-field umpire incorrectly gave him out.

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— Mushfiqur Fan (@NaaginDance) November 12, 2018

Facing Mayank Dagar, Gambhir seemed to have padded a ball to short leg in the 16th over, but the fielding team was convinced that there was some bat involved. The umpire, much to Gambhir's disbelief, raised his finger.

The left-handed batsman was not amused, and was seen staring back at the umpire while walking off and muttering to himself. Replays showed that Gambhir had been undone by an umpiring howler.

NZ players available for full IPL season

Kane Williamson playing in the Vitality Blast

A few days after reports suggested that Australia and England players won't be available after May 1 for the IPL next year, NZ cricket confirmed that its players will be available for the entire IPL 2019 season.

“One of the things New Zealand Cricket has decided is to allow its players to play in the Indian Premier League right till the end of the IPL,” James Wear, GM Commercial, New Zealand Cricket, told PTI.

“So, we are keen to give our guys as much experience playing all around the world as possible so that they get a great experience by playing in the IPL.”

The auctions are expected to be held on December 17-18 in Jaipur.

Harmanpreet's heartwarming gesture

Harmanpreet Kaur

India's Harmanpreet Kaur is creating waves in world cricket with her bulldozing approach to bat. At the women's ongoing World T20, her century against the Kiwis was a talking point for the entire cricketing fraternity.

Having gained followers with her swashbuckling batting style, the Indian batter won hearts with her gesture ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Guyana.

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— Mushfiqur Fan (@NaaginDance) November 11, 2018

One of the mascots at the ground reportedly fell ill during the Indian national anthem. In a video on social media, Harmanpreet, standing right behind, was seen holding the child to support her as the anthem was played, before carrying the young girl herself and handing it to one of the volunteers to help out of the stadium.

Mashrafe turns to politics

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (C) collects a nomination form from Awami Leagues Dhanmondi office

Veteran Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza has turned to politics and has collected a nomination form to contest from his home district in the country's upcoming general elections.

One of Bangladesh's most successful cricketers ever, the ODI captain will contest for the Awami League, and was seen seeking blessings from PM Sheikh Hasina.

The 35-year-old recently led Bangladesh to the finals of the 2018 Asia Cup, and has played 199 ODIs till date.

He will contest the elections from the Narail 2 district in the 11th general elections.