What happened in the cricket world today - June 24

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

1. India lost both Kohli and Pujara in the space of 10 balls, which put a lot of pressure on the team: Sachin Tendulkar

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar feels that the turning point of the WTC Final was the Indian side losing both Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in the space of just 10 deliveries.

2. WTC final: Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli share a warm hug after New Zealand’s heist at the Rose Bowl

Rival captains, Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson hugged each other after the conclusion of the WTC Final between India and New Zealand. The Kiwis beat India with 8 wickets to spare.

3. Jacques Kallis is a phenomenal cricketer, he is equal to Gary Sobers in my generation: VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman has heaped praise on South African cricketing colossus Jacques Kallis and has labeled Kallis as a phenomenal cricketer.

4. ‘He has lost that’ – Dale Steyn highlights the reason behind Cheteshwar Pujara’s recent struggle

South African cricketer Dale Steyn feels that Cheteshwar Pujara has ‘lost’ his backfoot drives and cuts through the offside.

5. New Zealand played far better than team India and they deserve to be champions: Harbhajan Singh

Indian spin bowling legend Harbhajan Singh has opined that New Zealand outplayed India in the WTC Final and they deserve to be the champions of Test match cricket.

6. Virat Kohli hints at making changes to Test squad after losing to NZ in WTC Final

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has stated that the Indian team management will bring in the right people with the appropriate mindset to create more depth in the Indian Test side.

7. We wanted first-class games before England Tests but haven’t been given: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has revealed that the Indian side wanted some first-class matches before the high-profile Test series against England, but have not been provided the same.

8. ‘I am not in absolute agreement’ – Virat Kohli calls for best-of-three WTC finals

Virat Kohli has opined that a best of three finals is the best way to determine the winner of the WTC. Kohli added that it will test the character of the teams.

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