What happened in the cricket world today - June 12

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

1. ‘That also adds depth to your batting’ – Virender Sehwag reveals his choice for India’s WTC final bowling combination

Former Indian cricketing legend Virender Sehwag has opined that India should play both Ravichandran Ashwin as well as left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in their playing XI for the summit clash of the World Test Championship (WTC) against New Zealand.

2. Trent Boult vs Rohit Sharma will be a contest that I would be looking forward to in WTC final: Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is eagerly awaiting the contest between Trent Boult and Rohit Sharma in the WTC Final. The ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ even labeled the contest between the two cricketers as a treat to watch.

3. Cheteshwar Pujara can think of playing a few more shots in WTC Final: WV Raman

Former Indian cricketer WV Raman has opined that India’s No.3 batsman Cheteshwar Pujara should make the best use of his scoring opportunities in the WTC Final.

4. ‘Absolutely respect the conditions and wait for the bad ball’ – Virender Sehwag’s advice to Rohit Sharma ahead of WTC Final

Dashing opening batsman Virender Sehwag has opined that Rohit Sharma should offer respect to the new ball in English conditions.

5. ‘Thank you for almost finishing my son’s career’ – Chris Broad to Yuvraj Singh after his six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad

Yuvraj Singh has revealed that he went and told Stuart Broad that he will do great things for England after he smashed the England bowler for six consecutive sixes during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

6. ‘There cannot be a greater injustice’ – Aakash Chopra unhappy with Rahul Tewatia’s omission for Sri Lanka tour

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra is not happy with Rahul Tewatia’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the tour of Sri Lanka in July.

7. ‘When I go to sleep, I generally switch off mobile data’ – Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals how he got to know about India call-up

Ruturaj Gaikwad has revealed that he got to know about his India call-up only through two journalists. Gaikwad added that he switches off his mobile data when he goes to sleep.

8. ‘Being with CSK has been a big plus in my growth as a bowler’ – R Sai Kishore after being picked as net bowler for Sri Lanka tour

After being picked as a net bowler for India’s tour of Sri Lanka, Sai Kishore has stated that his game has improved after spending time with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side.

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