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

TNPL 2020 postponed due to COVID-19

• The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has decided to postpone the 5th edition of TNPL tournament which was to start from 10th June 2020.
• The coronavirus cases in India is slowly nearing towards one lakh with over 3,000 deaths already being reported.
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‘It is like marriage without bride’ – Shoaib Akhtar on playing matches behind closed doors

• The Coronavirus pandemic has forced the cricketing activities to be shut down since March.
• Among other sports, Football has resumed in Europe with Bundesliga starting from May 16.
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‘I have 5 girlfriends in my bag’ – Manish Pandey reveals his hilarious relationship with his cricket bats

• Manish Pandey, the Indian right-handed batsman, has jokingly drawn comparisons with bats to having girlfriends.
• Manish, who has played 26 ODIs and 38 T20Is for the Men in Blue, said that he fights with his bats when he starts finding their edges.
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Sri Lanka Cricket ready to host Bangladesh and India in July

• It will be followed by the three Tests versus Bangladesh that are part of the World Test Championship.
• Their ODI series against South Africa was also cancelled after a washed off match in Dharamsala.
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Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson suggests Mashrafe Mortaza to announce international retirement

• Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson has requested former Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza to retire from ODIs.
• The bowling coach in an interview talked about how the team is planning to start building a side for the next 50-overs World cup.
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‘Virat Kohli is the best in all three forms’ – Ian Chappell compares the Indian skipper with Sir Viv Richards

• Former Australian batsman Ian Chappell has always praised Virat Kohli for his batting efforts.
• Talking about the comparison with the other members of the fab four, Ian Chappell said that Kohli is the best.
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