What happened in the cricket world today - August 25

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

1. New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson keen on adding pace to his arsenal

Tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has admitted that he would like to bowl a little quicker, but at the same time, does not want to forego his skill set as well. (READ MORE)

2. India never complains about green surfaces, unlike England who moan about turners: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has opined that the Indian side never complains when a green top is offered to them. Gavaskar added that on the contrary, the England side grumbles when they encounter spin-friendly surfaces in India. (READ MORE)

3. Inclusion of Ben Stokes would have enhanced England when they struggled against India: Monty Panesar

Monty Panesar reckons that the England side is missing the presence of Ben Stokes in the Test series against India. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Try to score at a strike rate that is more beneficial’ – Brian Lara has a piece of advice for Cheteshwar Pujara

West Indies batting icon Brian Lara has opined that Cheteshwar Pujara should add more shots to his armory and score his runs at a rate that is more beneficial for the Indian side. (READ MORE)

5. ‘I think my best years as a Test cricketer are ahead’ – Jofra Archer aiming for Test return during England’s tour of West Indies

England pacer Jofra Archer has confidently stated that he is only 26 years old, and his best years in Test cricket are ahead of him. He also added that Test cricket is the most important format of the game. (READ MORE)

6. Joe Root seems to be in the form of his life, rest of us need to step up: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler reckons that the England side needs to step up and support England skipper Joe Root, who is in the form of his life with the willow. (READ MORE)

7. We have to remember Virat Kohli is averaging 20 in the series: James Anderson

James Anderson has opined that the England side has bowled well to a great player like Virat Kohli, who is averaging just around the 20-run mark in the ongoing Test series between England and India. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals sign Tabraiz Shamsi for the UAE leg

The Rajasthan Royals side has signed South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi for the second half of the 14th edition of the IPL. (READ MORE)

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