Microsoft Launcher for Android has introduced a new widget by pinching on the screen, that brings live cricket scores to your phone's home screen and alternatively, it can be added through Microsoft Launcher settings. Microsoft Launcher is available for download through Google Play.

The widget is designed to update scores automatically to provide you with live cricket scores whenever you unlock your phone. You can also customise the cricket widget on Microsoft Launcher by choosing your favorite team. Similarly, there is an option to follow two matches simultaneously. The widget is available exclusively for Android users in India, Microsoft said in a press note on Tuesday.

To let cricket frenzy Android users stay connected with their favourite cricket matches while on the go, Microsoft has released the new cricket widget on its Microsoft Launcher for Android. The widget provides real-time cricket scores just when you unlock your smartphone. Also, you can customise the experience by selecting particularly your favourite team.

The prime purpose of the widget is to help cricket enthusiasts stay top of all action without installing any particular cricket app or checking live scores on the Web.

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To add the cricket widget on your home screen, you would be required to go to the 

Launcher Settings > Your feed > Glance > Add widget. 

You can alternatively add the widget by pinching on the home screen and then selecting the cricket widget from the Add widgets section.

You can download the latest Microsoft Launcher version on your Android device by going to Google Play. The app is compatible with devices running Android 4.2 and above.

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Notably, Microsoft Launcher isn't alone in aiming to fulfil the desires of cricket fans. WhatsApp also just on Monday added cricket stickers to celebrate the ongoing IPL season in the country.

WhatsApp has announced on Monday, Cricket Stickers to celebrate the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 tournament. Initially, WhatsApp is rolling out the official Cricket Stickers pack for Android users, though iPhone users would also soon get the new offering. The new Cricket Stickers pack once rolled out will be available for download to let users share their cricket fever with loved ones. Stickers on WhatsApp are aimed to help users find new ways to express their moods, reactions, and experiences with contacts. Notably, WhatsApp brought stickers to its platform back in October last year.

To begin with the new development, users on WhatsApp for Android will have to download the official Cricket Stickers pack by going to the stickers category tab from the emoji section. The new pack, once downloaded, will be available for sharing with WhatsApp contacts -- just as other stickers and emoji characters.

It is worth mentioning here that the Cricket Stickers pack is rolling out from the server side, and you need to download the latest WhatsApp for Android (version 2.19.115) to experience the new addition. WhatsApp is also in plans to bring Cricket Stickers for iPhone users in the coming future. The company adds the Cricket Stickers pack will become available to download on Android in the coming hours.

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