What happened in the cricket world today - April 23

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

1. Always liked him from the time I saw him in the UAE’ – Shaun Pollock praises Devdutt Padikkal after his maiden IPL century

Devdutt Padikkal has turned out to be the ‘apple of the eye’ of the cricketing world after his blazing hundred against Rajasthan Royals. And now, former South African bowling great Shaun Pollock has revealed that Padikkal has got a fantastic technique and elegant stroke play.

2. IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of the tournament

There is some bad news that is coming the way of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) side as news has come in that Jofra Archer will not take part in IPL 2021.

3. ‘RCB shouldn’t limit themselves’ – Ashish Nehra advises the table toppers of IPL 2021

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) outfit has looked unstoppable in the 14th IPL edition and has won all the 4 matches that they have played thus far. And, former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra has stated that the Virat Kohli led outfit should aim to finish in the top two places in the points table.

4. I won’t be surprised if Devdutt Padikkal plays for India in any of the formats: Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has emphatically stated that Devdutt Padikkal has the ability to play for the Indian cricket team.

5. Have to be cool-minded like MS Dhoni and do our job at Tokyo Olympics: Vishnu Saravanan

Sailor Vishnu Saravanan has opined that the Indian athletes who are going to participate in the Tokyo Olympics should have a calm and cool mind like Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni.

6. ‘He finds ways of getting out’ – Sunil Gavaskar comes down hard on RR’s Sanju Samson for his inconsistency in IPL 2021

Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) skipper Sanju Samson has failed to get going in 3 successive innings after scoring a scintillating century in Rajasthan’s first match of the 14th IPL edition. And, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has opined that Samson needs to play proper cricketing shots.

7. ‘I’m going to miss the SRH family’ – T Natarajan bids emotional adieu to IPL 2021 after injury

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Thangarasu Natarajan will take no further part in the 14th edition of the IPL due to a knee injury. Natarajan has stated that he wants the David Warner-led side to go out and win each and every match that they play.

8. IPL 2021: Jos Buttler ties the shoelaces of Devdutt Padikkal in ‘Spirit of Cricket’ moment during RCB vs RR game

Sometimes cricketers indulge in heartwarming gestures on the field. One such moment took place in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when Jos Buttler offered to tie the shoelace of Devdutt Padikkal.

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