What happened in the cricket world today - March 27

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

1. Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for COVID-19

A cricketer revered by millions, Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for Covid-19. The former Indian cricketer announced the same on Twitter. Tendulkar also informed that none of his family members have contracted the virus.

2. Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand

A back injury has ruled out 21-year-old Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud from the three-match T20I series against New Zealand. The T20I series between the Kiwis and the Tigers will begin on 28th March 2021.

3. Chaminda Vaas to continue as Sri Lanka’s fast bowling consultant

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas had earlier resigned as the fast bowling coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team. Vaas had reportedly wanted a higher pay scale to continue with his job. But now, the Sri Lankan Board has confirmed that Vaas will continue with his role as an amicable solution has been reached.

4. Selection committee must consider Prasidh Krishna seriously for the red ball as well: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna and has stated that Prasidh should now be considered for selection in Test match cricket as well.

5. Gautam Gambhir urges ICC to save bowlers from becoming ‘programmed bowling machines’

Gautam Gambhir has stated that the game of cricket had turned overwhelmingly in favour of the batsmen. Gambhir has even urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relook at some of the rules.

6. ‘He can call or message me’ – Jonny Bairstow hits back at Sunil Gavaskar for ‘uninterested’ remark

Sunil Gavaskar had stated during the Test series between India and England that Jonny Bairstow was not interested in playing for his country. And now, after a scintillating century in the second ODI against India, Bairstow has lashed out at the veteran cricketer turned commentator.

7. Here’s how ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League looks like after India vs England 2nd ODI

England’s victory in the second ODI against India has now allowed them to clinch the top spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. The visitors pummelled Virat Kohli and his men by 6 wickets to level the three-match ODI series 1-1.

8. Cricket South Africa to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan ODI series midway

South Africa and Pakistan will lock horns in a limited-overs series comprising of 3 ODIs and 4 T20Is that will commence on 2nd April 2021 and end on 16th April 2021. The South African Cricket Board has confirmed that all the South African players who will take part in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be allowed to leave for India midway.

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