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

Brad Hogg picks his top 3 powerplay batsmen in the IPL

• The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was originally scheduled to kickstart from March 29.
• He reckoned that Warner’s ability to score freely on both sides of the wicket coupled with his brilliant running between the wickets makes him a great force during the first six overs.
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Reports: MS Dhoni made up his mind to hang his boots

• But sources privy to the enigmatic cricketer have said that Dhoni has already made up his mind to bid cricket goodbye.
• It’s also been known that Dhoni won’t be quitting the sport before assessing his form in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Virat Kohli isn’t a guy to mess around: Ravi Shastri

• Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, prefers to give national skipper Virat Kohli the space to get things going.
• Shastri reckons that his job is to assist the players in staying motivated for decent performances on the field.
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BCB to turn Sher-e-Bangla Stadium as a quarantine facility center

• In the last few days, many sporting events have been cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
• With the growing number of cases of coronavirus patients across Bangladesh, the need of the hour is to provide medical facilities to the affected.
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England’s Amy Jones and Lauren Winfield stranded in Australia due to COVID-19 pandemic

• Amy Jones and Lauren Winfield, the England women’s cricketers, are currently stuck in Australia owing to the massive coronavirus outbreaks.
• Speaking on their situation, Winfield quipped that they aren’t sure about when they will be able to return.
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Dane Piedt retires from South Africa cricket to pursue career in the USA

• The last few years many talented South African cricketers have moved to the United Kingdom on Kolpak deals.
• This has majorly hurt the Proteas as many good young and experienced cricketers can’t be now picked for the national side.
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