Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

All the news stories that hogged the headlines today.

By Ameya Barve

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MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav
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MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

Kedar Jadhav requires motivation from skipper MS Dhoni so that he can do better: Virender Sehwag

  • Chennai Super Kings’ Kedar Jadhav was bashed from all corners following his dismal performance during CSK’s 10-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
  • Jadhav, who was sent ahead of the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo, failed to accelerate the run-flow.
  • He was trolled on social media for his sluggish 7 off 12 deliveries.
  • (Read more about the story)

Woman cricketer from Pakistan tests COVID-19 positive ahead of high-performance camp

  • A Pakistan woman cricketer has tested COVID-19 positive during the second round of regular testing.
  • The news has created a stir among the squad, which was gearing up for the team’s high-performance camp that is set to commence on Saturday in Karachi.
  • The player’s name has not been revealed by the management due to privacy reasons, and she has been moved from the team’s bio-secure bubble to a self-isolation area.
  • (Read more about the story)

IPL 2020: CSK players including MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav face nasty comments following their defeat against KKR

  • Talking about CSK players, along with the abuse, their family members were also dragged and personally attacked on social media.
  • Several tweets and comments surfaced on Twitter and Instagram, showing the abuse and threats vented on players’ family members.
  • Moreover, Dhoni’s five-year-old daughter was also given rape threats.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘This aged well’ – DC poke fun at RR after crushing 46-run victory in Sharjah

  • Rajasthan Royals (RR) started the 2020 IPL with a couple of resounding victories over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
  • In both games, they scored in excess of 200 and looked like a team on a mission.
  • In fact, at one point in time, Steve Smith and Co were the only unbeaten team in the tournament after around 10 days.
  • (Read more about the story)

IPL 2020: Murali Kartik and Kevin Pietersen divided over Rishabh Pant’s run-out against RR

  • Rishabh Pant hasn’t scored a half-century in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • But with scores in the 30s and 40s, the left-hander has managed to play some vital knocks for the Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Shreyas Iyer, in the tournament.
  • However, on Friday, October 9, playing against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, he didn’t have the greatest of times.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘People sitting in their houses in a dark room are writing nonsense’ – Pragyan Ojha condemns abuses hurled at MS Dhoni and CSK cricketers

  • People crossing the line on social media with their abuses towards the cricketers was the talking point on Friday.
  • It all began with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a couple of days ago.
  • It left the fans fuming as they started abusing MS Dhoni on Instagram commenting on his retirement post. Rather it all went haywire when a few of them gave rape threats to his five-year-old daughter.
  • (Read more about the story)

Sharjah likely to host Women’s T20 Challenge this year

  • Women’s T20 Challenge is set to be played in the UAE next month alongside the playoffs week on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • A bit more clarity has emerged around the tournament even as the BCCI is yet to make any official announcement.
  • It has been reported that Sharjah is likely to host all the matches of Women’s T20 Challenge. The venue has already five out of 12 IPL matches so far and 200-run mark has been crossed in 4 of those games.
  • (Read more about the story)

Rishabh Pant has been inconsistent, Sanju Samson has shown better dedication to play for India: Kevin Pietersen

  • Currently, there have been a lot of debates going over who is in a better position to take up the job of wicket-keeping for team India.
  • The discussion started gaining a lot of heat when legendary cricketer MS Dhoni decided to draw curtains on his international career.
  • Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are two names that are being talked about taking the same job.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘Leave the kid alone please’ – Aakash Chopra shields RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal against distasteful criticism

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal came into the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) on the back of some impressive knocks, both at the domestic and U19 level.
  • Though India lost the U19 World Cup in South Africa, the southpaw grabbed the headlines with his magnificent stroke-play and stupendous level of consistency.
  • In 2019, he also smashed a double ton in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • (Read more about the story)

‘Take out Kedar Jadhav’ – Fans troll CSK after they share Ravindra Jadeja’s picture with a baseball bat

  • Following CSK’s thumping defeat, fans lashed out at the team management for sending Jadhav ahead of Bravo and Jadeja.
  • Skipper Dhoni was also lambasted for his slow innings.
  • CSK’s Twitter handle also had to face the heat from fans on their latest picture.
  • (Read more about the story)

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