What happened in the cricket world today - June 28

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

1. ‘What you get from Pujara, you won’t get from Pant’ – Aakash Chopra on Virat Kohli’s ‘batsmen lacking intent’ remark

Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra has opined that each batsman has his own style of playing. Chopra further added that Virat Kohli was not singling out any particular individual when he was talking about batsmen not showing intent.

2. ‘I only commentate on cricket, T20 is not cricket’ – Michael Holding on why he has never commentated in IPL

Former West Indian cricketing colossus Michael Holding has openly stated that he does not consider the IPL as ‘cricket’. Holding further added that Virat Kohli is similar to Viv Richards.

3. ‘Need to work on rotating the strike’ – Mithali Raj admits after India’s eight-wicket loss against England

Indian skipper and batting legend Mithali Raj has opined that the Indian side needs another batter at the top of the order. She also said that the Indian batters should rotate the strike better.

4. T20 World Cup 2021 to be shifted from India to UAE: Sourav Ganguly

BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly has revealed that the 2021 T20 World Cup will be shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the BCCI has intimated the ICC regarding this matter.

5. ‘We have right to play more Test cricket’ – New Zealand pacer Tim Southee after WTC Triumph

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has opined that the Kiwis have the right to play more Test matches.

6. India need not worry about England series as the pitches will be dry during summer: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Indian willow wielder Sunil Gavaskar has opined that the pitches in England will be much drier when India clashes against England in a five-match Test series in August and September this year.

7. ‘It was a dream come true’ – Rashid Khan recalls dismissing MS Dhoni in IPL 2018

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan has admitted that scalping the wicket of CSK skipper MS Dhoni in the IPL is a dream come true moment for him. Khan further added that Dhoni is extremely good against the spinners.

8. ‘He needs to tone down a bit so the team can relax’ – Michael Holding’s advice for Virat Kohli after WTC final defeat

Michael Holding feels that Indian skipper and batting legend Virat Kohli wears his heart on his sleeve. The former cricketer also added that Kohli should allow his team to relax.

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