What happened in the cricket world today - August 1

Here is the rapid wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world.

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Rishabh Pant, Wanindu Hasaranga, George Bailey, Steve Smith
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Rishabh Pant, Wanindu Hasaranga, George Bailey, Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

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

1. ‘I just want to learn from each and every person, I talk to them a lot’ – Rishabh Pant reveals his go-to persons in Indian team

Rishabh Pant has revealed that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravi Shastri are his go-to persons in the Indian dressing room.

2. Test Series against India will determine where we are: England spinner Jack Leach

England’s left-arm spin bowler Jack Leach reckons that the Test series against India will reveal where the England Test side is heading. He also added that the Virat Kohli-led outfit is a strong team.

3. IPL 2021: New Zealand cricketers to be available for UAE leg, confirms NZC chief

David White, the chief of New Zealand cricket has confirmed that the New Zealand players will be available to offer their services during the second half of the 14th IPL season.

4. ‘He delivered the right performance at the right time’ – Virender Sehwag feels Wanindu Hasaranga will be on the radar of IPL franchises

Virender Sehwag has lavished praise on Wanindu Hasaranga and has stated that the Sri Lankan has proved himself at the right time.

5. Saba Karim predicts Indian squad for T20 World Cup 2021, no place for Chahal, Shami

Saba Karim picked the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup this year and has left out Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammed Shami.

6. George Bailey named Australia’s new chairman of selectors

Former Aussie cricketer George Bailey will replace Trevor Hohns as the new chairman of selectors of the Australian side.

7. ‘So many emotions came out in this moment’ – Steve Smith recalls his favourite Test century

Australian batting legend Steve Smith has stated that the century that he scored in The Ashes in 2019 in his comeback series is his favourite knock in Tests.

8. ‘Kohli and Dhoni carried you even during your worst form’ – Fans disappointed with Yuvraj Singh’s friendship day video

The video posted by Yuvraj Singh on the occasion of Friendship Day has not gone down well with fans, as he missed out on adding his ‘friendship’ moments with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

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