What happened in the cricket world today - June 19

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

1. Fan asks Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife Dhanashree Verma to share a word on Virat Kohli, she responds

Dhanashree Verma, the wife of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has opined that Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli has a great sense of humour. She also added that she always has a great time with Kohli.

2. WTC final: Virat Kohli reveals why India stuck with two spinners despite overcast conditions in Southampton

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has stated that the balance of the Indian team is such that they can prepare to play in any condition.

3. If Mohammad Amir takes his retirement back and performs well, the door is open for comeback: Misbah ul Haq

Pakistan Head Coach Misbah-ul-Haq has opined that if left-arm speedster Mohammad Amir comes out of retirement and performs well, he could once again represent Pakistan at the international level.

4. WTC Final: Reason why team India players are wearing black armbands

The Indian players were seen wearing black armbands in the WTC Final against New Zealand to pay their respects to athletics icon Milkha Singh, who passed away on 18th June 2021.

5. The more Tests we play, the more we’ll get used to the conditions: Smriti Mandhana

Indian Women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana has opined that the Indian Women’s side needs to play more Test cricket so that they can approach a Test match with more maturity.

6. Twitter is a double-edged sword, it has done me more harm than good: Sanjay Manjrekar

Cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has opined that he has not yet understood social media completely. He even labeled social media as a ‘beast’.

7. ‘India could have named a fast-bowling all-rounder’ – Amit Mishra on India’s combination in the WTC final against New Zealand

Amit Mishra feels that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side could have named a fast-bowling all-rounder in their playing XI for the WTC Final against New Zealand.

8. ‘Any Coke bottles for me to move?’ – Indian fielding coach mimics Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture at press conference

After Cristiano Ronaldo removed two Coca-Cola bottles during a press conference that cost Coca-Cola a whopping $4 Billion, Indian fielding coach R Sridhar asked whether there were some Coca-Cola bottles that he could remove as well during his press conference.

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