What happened in the cricket world today - December 22

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

1. Shardul Thakur is the best choice if India go in with five bowlers against SA: MSK Prasad

Former Indian selector MSK Prasad feels that if the Indian side goes in with 5 bowlers against South Africa, then Shardul Thakur should find a place in the playing XI. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: IPL mega auction likely to be held in Bengaluru on February 7 and 8

The 2022 IPL mega auctions are likely to be held on 7th and 8th February in the city of Bangalore. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Sourav Ganguly had no business to speak on behalf of selectors’ – Dilip Vengsarkar backs Virat Kohli in captaincy episode

Dilip Vengsarkar feels that a player like Virat Kohli should be respected and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly should not have spoken on behalf of the selection committee. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Every time I see him, he introduces something new’ – Sachin Tendulkar lauds ‘fast learner’ Mohammed Siraj

Sachin Tendulkar feels that Mohammed Siraj is a fast learner and has a positive body language. (READ MORE)

5. ‘He’s truly a world-class bowler’ – Zaheer Khan backs Jasprit Bumrah to shine in South Africa Tests

Zaheer Khan has stated that Jasprit Bumrah is a world-class bowler and will create problems for the South African batters with his guile. (READ MORE)

6. ‘I made him my obsession for six months’ – R Ashwin reveals how he prepared to counter Steve Smith

Ravi Ashwin has revealed that he would constantly watch footage of Steve Smith and made him his obsession ahead of India’s tour to Australia in 2020-21. (READ MORE)

7. ‘I do believe I can turn it around’ – Chris Silverwood amid pressure after Adelaide defeat in Ashes

England coach Chris Silverwood feels that the Joe Root-led outfit can still turn their fortunes around in the ongoing Ashes series against Australia. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2022: Lucknow rope in Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach

Former Indian cricketer Vijay Dahiya has been appointed as the assistant coach of the Lucknow franchise for the 2022 edition of the IPL. (READ MORE)

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