What happened in the cricket world today - July 3

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

1. ‘My mantra was to keep attacking the top players of the world’ – Wasim Akram recalls his battles against Tendulkar, Lara and Ponting

Pakistan bowling icon Wasim Akram has revealed that attacking and putting pressure on the top batsmen in the world was his success mantra.

2. ‘Didn’t expect it’ – Tymal Mills on Eoin Morgan backing him for T20 World Cup 2021

England cricketer Tymal Mills has stated that he did not expect to be backed by England’s limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan for the upcoming T20 World Cup this year.

3. IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals batsman Steve Smith doubtful for remainder of the season

Australian batsman, Steve Smith’s participation in the remaining matches of IPL 2021 is in doubt. Smith added that Test cricket is his main priority.

4. BCCI to give INR 100 crore to Rajasthan Cricket Association for world’s third-largest cricket stadium

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will give a sum of INR 100 Crores to the Rajasthan Cricket Association to build a new stadium in Jaipur. The stadium is likely to have a capacity of 75000 seats.

5. Reports: Prithvi Shaw can fly to England as injured Shubman Gill’s replacement

Prithvi Shaw might fly over to England for the Test series against Joe Root and his men as a cover for Shubman Gill.

6. T20 Blast 2021: Warwickshire’s Carlos Brathwaite tests positive for COVID-19

Covid-19 raised its ugly hood in the T20 Blast tournament as Warwickshire all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has tested positive for the disease.

7. England vs Pakistan: ECB announces 16-man squad for ODI series, Ben Stokes absent

The England cricket team has named a 16-member squad for the ODI series against the visiting Pakistan side. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer have not been named in the ODI squad.

8. I regret not concentrating on my batting, could have fetched more money in the IPL: Dale Steyn

Pace bowling legend Dale Steyn has stated that if he had concentrated on his batting skills, he might have earned more money in the IPL.

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