What happened in the cricket world today - August 20

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

1. IPL 2021: SRH squad to leave for the UAE on September 1

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad will leave to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 1st September 2021 for the second half of the 14th edition of the IPL. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly discussed India’s T20 World Cup roadmap during Lord’s Test

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Indian skipper Virat Kohli discussed the roadmap for the T20 World Cup that will be held in the UAE this year. (READ MORE)

3. 18 Sri Lanka players sign central contracts, Angelo Mathews excluded

As many as 18 Sri Lankan cricketers have signed the central contract with the Sri Lankan Board. Veteran cricketer Angelo Mathews was excluded from the list. (READ MORE)

4. There was no fear to bowl to Sachin Tendulkar as he couldn’t hurt me like Sehwag: Muttiah Muralitharan

Sri Lankan bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan has stated that he did not fear bowling to the great Sachin Tendulkar as he did not hurt him like Virender Sehwag. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Difficult to be in the bio-bubble all the time’ – Mohammad Rizwan feels teams must be given break before T20 World Cup

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has opined that it is not easy for the players to remain in the bio bubble environment all the time. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Our biggest strength is our consistency’ – Eoin Morgan confident of England’s prospects ahead of 2021 T20 World Cup

England skipper Eoin Morgan has revealed that the biggest strength of the England side is the consistency with which they play. (READ MORE)

7. T20 World Cup 2021: Gautam Gambhir picks the semifinalists of the tournament

Gautam Gambhir has stated that India, New Zealand, England, and West Indies will play the semi-final of the 2021 T20 World Cup that will be held this year. (READ MORE)

8. Test batters are struggling around the world, seems only New Zealand and India are producing high-quality red-ball batsmen: Nasser Hussain

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has opined that only New Zealand and India are producing world-class willow wielders in Test match cricket. (READ MORE)

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