What happened in the cricket world today - July 8

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

1. ‘It’s an opportunity for him to create future champions’ – VVS Laxman opens up on Rahul Dravid’s role as coach

VVS Laxman has opined that India’s tour to Sri Lanka will provide Rahul Dravid a chance to prove his credentials as the coach of the side.

2. Yuvraj Singh names three players who can replicate his heroics in Team India colours

Indian cricketing legend Yuvraj Singh feels that the likes of Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Hardik Pandya are good hitters of the cricket ball.

3. I see Rishabh Pant as India’s future captain, he has a smart brain: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh feels that Rishabh Pant is similar to Australian cricketing icon Adam Gilchrist and can change the course of a match. Yuvraj added that Pant did an incredible job as the skipper of the Delhi Capitals side.

4. Sri Lanka Cricket to earn INR 89.7 Crore from India series

Sri Lankan cricket is set to get richer by close to INR 90 Crores because of the limited-overs series that will take place between Sri Lanka and India.

5. ‘This is surprising!’ – Indian management’s choice to use KL Rahul in middle-order leaves Akash Chopra bemused

Aakash Chopra has opined that KL Rahul has scored five centuries while facing the new ball in Test cricket and does not understand why the Indian side is now looking at Rahul as a middle-order option.

6. MS Dhoni can continue for another one or two years with CSK: Kasi Viswanathan

Chennai Super Kings’ CEO, Kasi Vishwanathan has stated that there is no reason why MS Dhoni should stop playing for the Chennai franchise. Vishwanathan added that Dhoni brings a lot of value to Chennai.

7. England vs India: Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma to open, no replacement for Shubman Gill

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that Mayank Agarwal will open the batting for India alongside Rohit Sharma in the first Test match against England.

8. ‘There is no need to create such insecurity’ – Saba Karim against the idea of naming Shubman Gill’s replacement for England Tests

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim feels that if India adds an additional replacement for Shubman Gill, it will create a lot of insecurity among the current players.

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