What happened in the cricket world today - August 30

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

1. ‘Got to expect the negativity if you’re not getting results, but I feel for him’ – Ricky Ponting supports Justin Langer amid criticism

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has come out in support of under-fire Aussie Head Coach Justin Langer. Ponting stated that he feels for Langer at this point. (READ MORE)

2. ENG vs IND: Ishant Sharma likely to be dropped, R Ashwin in line to play The Oval Test

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma might not find a place in the Indian playing XI for the 4th Test match against England. And, senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to make a comeback into the Indian playing XI for the 4th rubber as well. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2021: RCB all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of UAE leg with finger injury, Akash Deep named as replacement

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has named Akash Deep as a replacement for Washington Sundar, who will miss the second leg of the IPL due to a finger injury. (READ MORE)

4. KL Rahul can bat in middle-order, he is a multi-purpose player: Salman Butt

Salman Butt reckons that KL Rahul is a multipurpose player, and should bat in the middle order once Shubman Gill is fit. (READ MORE)

5. ‘It’s not going to get any easier’ – Nasser Hussain feels Virat Kohli is misreading James Anderson and Ollie Robinson

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has opined that batting maestro Virat Kohli is finding it difficult to pick the line bowled by James Anderson and Ollie Robinson. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Virat Kohli doesn’t take time to turn it around’ – Brag Hogg feels that a big score is around the corner for the Indian skipper

Brad Hogg reckons that a century is just around the corner for Indian batting legend Virat Kohli. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant likely to continue as Delhi Capitals skipper in UAE leg

Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will continue to don the skipper’s hat for the second leg of the IPL that will be held in the UAE. (READ MORE)

8. Former Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny retires from first-class and international cricket

Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny has decided to announce his retirement from international as well as first-class cricket. The 37-year-old announced his retirement through a letter. (READ MORE)

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