What happened in the cricket world today – June 5

1. My aim is to play for the country in T20 World Cup as a finisher: Dinesh Karthik

There have been periods in his international career when he has done exceedingly well but in some time, his form dropped and he was left out. Something similar happened to him after the 2019 World Cup.

2. Reports: BCCI planning to stage IPL 2021 final on October 18 to avoid more doubleheaders

The BCCI has decided to stage remaining 31 matches of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE. The tournament had to be postponed after 29 matches following multiple COVID cases within the bubble.

3. Because the 2019 World Cup didn’t go well, I got chuckled out of T20s: Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, the veteran Indian cricketer, reckons that not performing well in the 2019 World Cup led to his ouster from the T20I team as well. In three games, he could only manage 14 runs at an average of seven.

4. ‘I had no idea what the IPL was’ – Sohail Tanvir on his 2008 stint in the T20 tournament

The veteran opened up on his stint in the Indian Premier League saying that it was an enriching experience and gave him a platform to play against some of the best players. Sohail admitted that initially, he had no idea regarding what the IPL was.

5. If I am asked to lead KKR in the second leg of IPL 2021, I will be ready for it: Dinesh Karthik

The second leg of IPL 2021 is all set to take place in the UAE during the September-October window. The first session had to be stopped after staging 29 league matches due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across teams.

6. Azam Khan loses 30 kgs weight in 12 months to earn maiden Pakistan call-up

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Test, ODI, and T20I squads on Friday for the national team’s upcoming England and West Indies tours. Uncapped hard-hitting batsman Azam Khan was the only player across three squads to earn a maiden call-up.

7. Sarfaraz Ahmed is a very passionate captain like Virat Kohli: Faf du Plessis

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is considered one of the most respected leaders the game has seen. The talismanic former captain was instrumental in South Africa winning a tough Test series Down Under in the year 2016 and a Test series win in New Zealand in 2017.

8. ‘It’s just like sending an all-decked-up bride back without getting her married’ – Ramiz Raja slams PCB for their confusing selection policy

In July 2021, the Men in Green will feature against the England side in three One Day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals. The England tour will be followed by a five-match T20Is and two-match Test series against West Indies.

9. Uncertainty looms large over Sri Lanka’s England tour as players refuse to sign contracts

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