What happened in the cricket world today - June 30

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

1. Sri Lanka vs India: Ajit Agarkar, Sanjay Manjrekar and Ajay Jadeja to commentate in the series

Former Indian cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar, Ajit Agarkar, and Ajay Jadeja will be a part of the commentary team for India’s series against Sri Lanka that will take place in the month of July.

2. CA announces full capacity stadiums for all Ashes 2021 matches, MCG to witness 85% strength

Cricket Australia has revealed that it has taken the permission of the Australian Govt. to have hundred percent capacity in stadiums for The Ashes series between England and Australia later this year. The MCG will have 85% of its capacity filled.

3. When came a real Test in extreme conditions, India’s famed batting lineup faltered: Saba Karim

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has opined that when tested under extreme conditions, the Indian batting lineup fell short of expectations.

4. ‘He didn’t make anyone feel insecure in the team’ – Aakash Chopra on MS Dhoni’s captaincy brilliance

Aakash Chopra feels that former Indian captain MS Dhoni did not make any cricketer who played under him insecure.

5. ‘Want to keep playing cricket for as long as I can’ – Ross Taylor sidelines retirement thoughts after New Zealand’s WTC triumph

New Zealand batting legend Ross Taylor has revealed that he is still in love with the game and wants to keep playing.

6. We’ve never felt an issue with Babar Azam’s strike rate: Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan feels that whenever Babar Azam scores big runs, he scores them at a strike rate of over 140 and there is nothing to worry about regarding Azam’s strike rate.

7. BCCI recommends Mithali Raj, Ravichandran Ashwin for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

The names of Ravichandran Ashwin and Mithali Raj have been recommended by the BCCI for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year. Also, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan, and KL Rahul have been recommended for the Arjuna award.

8. Mushtaq Ahmed reveals the reason behind Shadab Khan’s lost form

Former Pakistan cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed feels that Shadab Khan’s recent injuries have affected his bowling. Ahmed also opined that Shadab is a smart cricketer.

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