What happened in the cricket world today - June 22

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

1. MS Dhoni makes my job easier while bowling: Imran Tahir

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) spinner Imran Tahir has opined that MS Dhoni knows the type of field that he prefers and makes his job easier while bowling.

2. Rashid Latif ranks current ‘fab 5,’ picks T20 league which he would have liked to play

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has opined that he would have liked to play in the Big Bash League. He further stated that Kane Williamson is the best batsman among the Fab Five.

3. England are hard to beat at home, and I’m expecting a very tight battle for India: Alastair Cook

England cricketing legend Alastair Cook has stated that it is very difficult to beat England at home in Test cricket and added that he is expecting a tight contest between India and England in the upcoming five-match Test series that will start in the month of August.

4. ‘I was devastated for three days’ – Shane Bond on New Zealand’s heartbreaking loss in 2019 World Cup Final

New Zealand pace bowling legend Shane Bond has stated that he was devastated for three days after the 2019 World Cup Final between England and New Zealand.

5. ‘Draw as a result exists in a Test match’ – Mohammad Azharuddin comes out in support of ICC amid criticism

Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin has opined that adding a reserve day in the WTC Final is an excellent decision taken by the ICC.

6. As a youngster, I used to get angry left, right, and center which never helped my cricket: Jasprit Bumrah

Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has revealed that he used to lose his temper and do all sorts of gimmicks in his younger days.

7. India is definitely missing Bhuvneshwar Kumar at Southampton for WTC Final: Aakash Chopra

Cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has opined that the Indian cricket team is missing pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the WTC Final against New Zealand. Chopra further listed out three special aspects of Kumar as a bowler.

8. ‘He prevailed in all conditions, against all bowling attacks’ – Brian Lara praises ICC Hall of Fame inductee Kumar Sangakkara

West Indian cricketing colossus Brian Lara has lavished praise on Sri Lankan cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara and has stated that Sangakkara scored runs in all conditions around the world in his career. Lara further congratulated Sangakkara for getting inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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