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Waqar wants T10/Test hybrid and New Zealand fan spills catch worth $50,000

Each weekday, The Cricketer rounds up all the latest news from across the game. Here's today's handy bundle.

Waqar Younis has proposed a format combining T10 and Test cricket, with mixed responses. (International Business Times)

The IPL auction is set to take place on January 27 & 28. (ESPNcricinfo)

"One of the frustrations for me was I was getting labelled as biased" - Justin Langer hits back at accusations. (SBSNews)

Zimbabwe coach Heath Streak says four-day Tests will benefit smaller nations. (Reuters)

Mitchell Starc has not suffered a fracture but is still a doubt for the Boxing Day Test. (The West Australian)

New Zealand supporter drops catch worth $50,000. (Fox Sports)

Gary Kirsten looks set to join Royal Challengers Bangalore as their batting coach in the next edition of the IPL. (indiatoday)

Tim Paine says maturity and real confidence helped him bounce back from dropped catch early in the series. (Fox Sports)

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