What happened in the cricket world today - April 24

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

1. IPL 2021: Anil Kumble reveals the reason for Ravi Bishnoi not playing the first four matches

Indian cricketing legend and Punjab Kings (PBKS) Head Coach Anil Kumble has now provided the reason why spinner Ravi Bishnoi has not managed to find a spot in the Punjab side thus far in the 14th edition of the IPL.

2. ‘Need an international coach who understands cricket inside out’ – Shoaib Malik’s dig at Misbah-ul-Haq after Pakistan’s loss against Zimbabwe

The Pakistan cricket team suffered a shocking 19-run defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at Harare on 23rd April 2021. And now, Shoaib Malik has opined that the Pakistan side needs an international coach who can groom the captain.

3. There is no better man than Ravi Shastri to give encouragement to youngsters: Sunil Gavaskar

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has showered praise on Ravi Shastri and has stated that Shastri is the best man to provide encouragement to a young cricketer.

4. Skill wise, Mohammed Siraj is even ahead of Jasprit Bumrah: Ashish Nehra

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra has made a big claim, stating that Mohammed Siraj can match the skill set of Indian bowling lynchpin Jasprit Bumrah. Both Siraj and Bumrah are a part of the 14th edition of the IPL.

5. It’s been 21 years of international cricket and I know 2022 World Cup is my swansong: Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj has been a constant name in the Indian Women’s cricket team for over two decades now. And, the cricketing legend has stated that the 2022 World Cup could be her swansong in international cricket.

6. ‘Would you ask Virender Sehwag not to open?’ – Experts slam Rohit Sharma for demoting Suryakumar Yadav in PBKS vs MI game

Mumbai Indians’ (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma drew a lot of flak for not sending in Suryakumar Yadav at No.3 in the match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side.

7. IPL 2021: Arjun Tendulkar shares a picture with Jansen twins in Mumbai Indians camp

Arjun Tendulkar has shared a photo on Instagram where he can be seen flanked by the Jansen twins, Marco and Duan.

8. ‘The wickets are trash’ – Ben Stokes questions the quality of pitches in IPL 2021

England cricketer Ben Stokes has torn into the wickets used for the 2021 edition of the India Premier League and has even labeled the wickets as ‘trash’.

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