What happened in the cricket world today - August 10

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

1. England recall Moeen Ali to the Test squad ahead of the second Test against India

The England cricket team has decided to recall all-rounder Moeen Ali to their Test squad for the second Test match against the Indian side.

2. ‘Certainly, the toughest conditions to play’ – Matthew Wade after Australia’s 1-4 defeat in Bangladesh T20Is

Australian cricketer Matthew Wade has opined that the conditions on offer in the T20I series against Bangladesh were the toughest he has faced in his career.

3. Zaheer Khan reveals England’s concerns and India’s positives ahead of Lord’s Test

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan feels that the England top order is weak. Khan further opined that India took a bold decision by playing four pacers in the first Test.

4. Jasprit Bumrah would’ve been my player of the match in the first Test: Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan has opined that pacer Jasprit Bumrah would be his choice for the Player of the Match award in the first Test between England and India.

5. Cricket Australia gives freedom to players on IPL 2021 participation in UAE

Cricket Australia has stated that the decision to participate in the 2021 IPL season rests with the Australian players themselves.

6. IPL 2021: Most Australia cricketers confirm availability for second leg; uncertainty around David Warner’s return

Most of the Aussie players have confirmed that they will be available for the second leg of IPL 2021. However, David Warner’s availability for the tournament is still not confirmed.

7. Virat Kohli has been vocal in letting Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane know what the situation is: Former India selector Venkatapathy Raju

Venkatapathy Raju has opined that Indian skipper Virat Kohli has told senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane what is expected out of them.

8. IPL 2021: Balls hit for sixes to be replaced with new ones

The BCCI has announced that if a ball is hit for a six in the second half of IPL 2021, then that ball will be replaced by a new ball from the library of cricket balls.

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