What happened in the cricket world today - April 15

Here are the titbits of news that matter in the cricket world today.

1. ‘That’s why Manish Pandey failed to cement his place in the Indian team’ – Ashish Nehra slams the batter for his slow knock against RCB

Manish Pandey scored a painstaking 39-ball 38 in the match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side. And now, Ashish Nehra has lambasted Manish Pandey for his slow knock against the Bangalore outfit.

2. IPL 2021: SRH coach Trevor Bayliss gives an update on Kane Williamson’s recovery

Kane Williamson has not featured in both the matches that the SRH side has played in the 2021 edition of the IPL thus far. And, SRH Head Coach Trevor Bayliss has thrown light on Williamson’s road to recovery.

3. SA vs PAK: Mohammad Rizwan smashes a spectacular half-century while observing Ramzan fast

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan scored a scintillating 73 off just 47 deliveries in the 3rd T20I against South Africa to help his side post a victory. And now, news has come in that when Rizwan scored a fifty, he was observing his fast.

4. ‘A good, family sort of vibe going on’ – Chris Woakes on experience with his new franchise Delhi Capitals

Chris Woakes played a key role in helping the Delhi Capitals post a victory in their opening encounter against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The England pacer has now opined that he is experiencing a family vibe when he is part of the franchise.

5. ‘One month of being married to my best friend’ – Jasprit Bumrah celebrates 30 days of his marriage with Sanjana Ganesan

Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan grabbed the spotlight when they tied the knot last month. And now, Bumrah has called Sanjana his ‘best friend’.

6. This SRH team needs Kane Williamson in their playing XI: Sanjay Manjrekar

Outspoken former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has opined that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side needs a player like Kane Williamson in their playing XI. Williamson has not yet played a single game for the SRH side in the 14th IPL edition.

7. Words cannot define the gratitude I have for my fans’ – Babar Azam after his match-winning century against South Africa

Babar Azam scored a breath-taking 122 off just 59 deliveries to help the Pakistan side romp home with 9 wickets to spare against South Africa in the third T20I. And now, Azam has thanked his fans for their support.

8. IPL 2021: Virat Kohli reprimanded for breach of conduct in SRH vs RCB match

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper and batting behemoth Virat Kohli was reprimanded for breaching the Code of Conduct of the IPL in the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side. Kohli scored 33 off 29 deliveries against the ‘Orange Army’.

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