What happened in the cricket world today - May 12

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

1. Look at Kishan, Suryakumar; they looked ready for international cricket at debut’ – Mohammad Amir slams Pakistan management for selecting youngsters with technical shortcomings

Pakistan cricketer Mohammed Amir has taken a dig at the Pakistan team management and stated that the players from England and India seem ready to play at the highest level because of robust cricketing systems. Amir added that cricketers from Pakistan arrive at the international arena with a few technical flaws.

2. Pragyan Ojha picks three players who can lead India on Sri Lanka tour

Former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha has opined that the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, or Shreyas Iyer can don the skipper’s hat during India’s tour of Sri Lanka.

3. Kane Williamson and other New Zealand players might miss IPL 2021 if it is restarted in September

The New Zealand cricketers who are a part of the 14th edition of the IPL, including the legendary Kane Williamson might miss the IPL if the BCCI decides to restart the tournament in September as New Zealand is scheduled to face Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the same time.

4. ‘We can only work hard, I don’t care about them and their criticism’ – Misbah-ul-Haq hits back his critics

Former Pakistan cricketer and current Head Coach of the Pakistan cricket team, Misbah-ul-Haq has stated that he does not care about people who criticize the Pakistan side and added that all that the players can do is, to work hard.

5. Sometimes I miss MS Dhoni’s guidance from behind the wicket: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has admitted that he misses the presence of the legendary MS Dhoni behind the stumps when he is bowling.

6. ‘It is a little concerning that there is no leg spinner in the team’ – Danish Kaneria on India’s WTC and England series squad

Former Pakistan bowler Danish Kaneria has opined that it is a concerning fact that the Indian side does not have any leg spinner in their squad for the WTC final as well as the Test series against England.

7. I wasn’t getting the respect I deserved and that’s why I took the decision to retire: Mohammad Amir

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has openly stated that he was not getting the respect that he deserved in the Pakistan side. Amir even added that if he gets into some details, it will turn ugly.

8. ‘I wasn’t played in Chennai, am I that bad?’ – Kuldeep Yadav on the constant struggles he has faced while sitting out

India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has stated that he spent some difficult times last year when he sat out of the Indian side.

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