What happened in the cricket world today - July 9

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

1. Got a lot of tips from MS Dhoni and Faf du Plessis; will apply those during the Sri Lanka tour: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has revealed that he got useful tips from CSK skipper MS Dhoni and he is looking forward to using them when he takes guard against the Sri Lankan side.

2. ‘I’m hopeful they will perform a lot better’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq backs Pakistan to come good in remaining England series

Former Pakistan cricket legend Inzamam-ul-Haq is confident that Pakistan will perform better in the subsequent matches of the England tour. Inzamam also asked Babar Azam to keep his players motivated.

3. ‘It was a rubbish performance, they made 140 on 400-run pitch’ – Ramiz Raja lashes out at Pakistan after loss against England

Cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja termed Pakistan’s performance against England as rubbish and added that all the Pakistan willow wielders were stuck in the crease.

4. I want Suryakumar Yadav to play all six matches in Sri Lanka: VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman has opined that Suryakumar Yadav should play all 6 matches for Indian against Sri Lanka. Laxman also feels that Yadav can walk into the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

5. I want to represent India in at least one World Cup of the next two: Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik has revealed that he wants to continue playing cricket as long as he is fit and is still hopeful of wearing the Indian jersey. Karthik added that he wants to play another World Cup for India.

6. Keeping in mind the T20 WC, India must play both Chahal and Kuldeep in Sri Lanka series: VVS Laxman

Batting legend VVS Laxman feels that both Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav should feature in all the three ODI matches that India plays against Sri Lanka.

7. The way Pakistan played, it didn’t feel as if Sri Lanka ever left England: Kamran Akmal

Kamran Akmal has opined that the way Pakistan performed in the first ODI against England gave the feeling that England was still playing against Sri Lanka.

8. ‘It is a pity if he has decided to quit’ – Aravinda de Silva on rumours around Angelo Mathews’ retirement

Aravinda De Silva has stated that Angelo Mathews has contributed a lot to Sri Lankan cricket and he does not want to see Mathews quitting the game.

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