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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Sunil Gavaskar and Anushka Sharma
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Sunil Gavaskar and Anushka Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter and Instagram)

Sunil Gavaskar responds after Anushka Sharma slammed him for dragging her name in his alleged comment

  • The former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has been at the receiving end of all the criticism over his statement on Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during the commentary on Thursday.
  • He had referred to the couple playing cricket in their apartment during the lockdown while speaking on the batting practice of the RCB skipper.
  • However, a few words were misquoted on social media and Gavaskar had to face the wrath of the same.
  • (Read more about the story)

Cricket fraternity mourns the demise of veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam

  • The year 2020 is wreaking havoc in all senses, and every other day adds up to the miseries. Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, popularly known as SPB, passed away on Friday (September 25) in Chennai.
  • The utmost famous singer was admitted to MGM Healthcare Hospital on August 5, after he was detected positive for COVID-19.
  • Nine days later, his condition worsened, and he was shifted on life support on August 14.
  • (Read more about the story)

India-Australia Test series expected to start on December 17 in Adelaide

  • Australia are set to host only India during their upcoming international summer.
  • While the domestic season is set to go as planned amid COVID-19 pandemic, the team’s only Test against Afghanistan and the limited-overs series against New Zealand at home has been postponed due to complexities in scheduling.
  • However, CA hasn’t compromised on team India’s tour at all with the visiting set to play four Tests, three T20Is and as many One-Day Internationals during their stay down under.
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IPL 2020: DC looking to give Ravi Ashwin adequate rest before his comeback

  • Shreyas Iyer, the Delhi Capitals’ skipper, said that Ravi Ashwin will be rested for around two to three matches before being included back in the playing eleven.
  • The veteran spinner sustained a shoulder injury during the Capitals’ opening match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).
  • He tumbled on the ground while trying to stop the ball after which he went off the park.
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IPL 2020: Gautam Gambhir criticises Virat Kohli’s captaincy after RCB’s huge loss against KXIP

  • After Royal Challengers Bangalore’s terrible defeat by 97 runs in the hand of Kings XI Punjab, the franchise in inviting criticism from all corners of the world.
  • Virat Kohli’s captaincy also came under a lot of questions as he dropped dangerous Rahul twice and then displayed a poor show with the bat.
  • In the same light, former Indian captain Gautam Gambhir has slammed Kohli for his decision making and especially handing the last over to Shivam Dube.
  • (Read more about the story)

When I was captain, I feared Rohit Sharma more than anyone else: Gautam Gambhir

  • Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, known for speaking his heart out, has said that it’s fearful to come up against players like KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma as opposed to batsmen like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
  • Gambhir’s comments came after Rahul smashed a 69-ball-132 against RCB yesterday in Dubai to steer Kings XI Punjab to an emphatic 97-run victory.
  • Gambhir doesn’t hold back from sharing his views, no matter how controversial they turn out to be.
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IPL 2020: Umesh Yadav’s overs are more expensive than gold these days, says Aakash Chopra

  • Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra is one of the best in analysing and giving opinions on matters of cricket that are making rounds.
  • He is back again, and this time he has taken a cheeky dig at the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) pacer Umesh Yadav’s bowling performance.
  • Yadav conceded 35 runs in his span of three overs against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and remained dismal with the ball in his last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad too.
  • (Read more about the story)

Reports: CSK coach Stephen Fleming convinces MS Dhoni to bat up the order against DC

  • MS Dhoni sending the likes of Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kedar Jadhav above him in a steep chase of 217 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) drew a lot of flak from the experts.
  • He cited lack of batting time in the middle as one of the reasons for not coming to bat at four or five for the same.
  •  Kevin Pietersen and Gautam Gambhir especially were harsh on the former India cricketer and felt that he should lead from the front.
  • (Read more about the story)

Gautam Gambhir doesn’t mince his words while talking about MS Dhoni: Aakash Chopra

  • After Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Rajasthan Royals in the fourth match of IPL 2020, questions were raised over MS Dhoni’s demotion in the batting order.
  • Quashing fans’ hopes, the CSK skipper came in to bat at No.7 position when his side was chasing a dominant 216-run total.
  • CSK eventually lost the game by 16 runs and several former cricketers including Gautam Gambhir lambasted Dhoni for his decision to not come early in the run-chase.
  • (Read more about the story)

IPL 2020: RCB’s Virat Kohli fined INR 12 lakhs for slow over-rate

  • After a winning start to the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) slumped to a 97-run defeat at the hands of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
  • Virat Kohli, their captain, had a forgettable time, both as a player and as the skipper.
  • To start with, the 31-year-old dropped KL Rahul as many as two times.
  • (Read more about the story)

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