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

Yuzvendra Chahal hilariously asks ICC to add a new rule for batsmen The apex cricket body might consider banning the use of saliva to shine the ball in international cricket. It is said that saliva is a major transporter of COVID-19 that can turn out to be risky for any player. (Read more about the story) I was short of Rs 600 to play CK Nayudu Trophy: Irrfan Khan had revealed he wanted to become a cricketer instead of an actor National-award winning actor Irrfan Khan, on Wednesday, passed away in Mumbai after battling a medical complication that arose from a colon infection. Irrfan, 53, was known for his effortless and versatile acting. (Read more about the news) ‘I am very sorry for what I had done 19 years ago’ – Saleem Malik openly apologizes for his fixing allegations Back in 2000, the then Pakistan cricketer Saleem Malik was charged with match-fixing allegations. He was given a life ban from the game and he hasn’t been involved with the game since then. (Read more about the story) Make match-fixing a criminal offence in Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at ‘incompetent’ PCB after Umar Akmal’s ban In the past couple of decades, Pakistan have been grappling with many match-fixing incidents and it has been a spot of bother for the Men in Green. Many players have been involved in match-fixing and according to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, the PCB has not been serious enough to punish the offenders. (Read more about the story) Kamran Akmal suggests brother Umar to learn from MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli Umar Akmal, on Monday, was banned by Pakistan Cricket Board for three years from all forms of cricket after the wicketkeeper-batsman failed to report a corrupt approach. Under the PCB’s anti-corruption code, a player is required to immediately report to a team manager or the officials of the anti-corruption unit after he receives an offer to fix a match. (Read more about the story) ‘Sachin locked himself in the physio’s room’ – VVS Laxman recollects memories of the famous Tendulkar-Warne battle Sachin Tendulkar is probably regarded as one of the greats to brace the sport. In an illustrious career spanning over two decades, the Master Blaster etched several records to his name en route his path to the glory. (Read more about the story) We could’ve had a better player than Virender Sehwag in Imran Nazir: Shoaib Akhtar Imran Nazir, when he made his international debut for Pakistan, was touted to be the next big thing. His way of batting aggressively irrespective of the format of the game impressed many. But somehow, his career was cut short to just 8 Tests, 79 ODIs and 25 T20 Internationals. (Read more about the story) ‘I’ve been called Ellen DeGeneres on a number of occasions’ – Joe Root recalls his sledging moments Sledging is a part and parcel of today’s sport. In cricket, there have been many occasions where we have witnessed players engaging in banters on the field. There have been several moments have players have also exchanged abuses as well. However, a little bit of sledging is allowed and even taken in good spirit. (Read more about the story) I have spoken to Prithvi Shaw about cricket and life beyond the cricket field: Sachin Tendulkar Prithvi Shaw is one of the finest young batting talents in India currently. However, the young Mumbai batsman hasn’t got proper opportunities since making his Test debut in 2018. He scored a century on debut and became the second-youngest centurion in the history of Indian cricket. (Read more about the story)

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