What happened in the cricket world today - May 22

Here is the fast wrap-up of the events that happened in the world of cricket today.

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Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Dravid, Wridhimann Saha, and Salman Butt
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Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Dravid, Wridhimann Saha, and Salman Butt. (Photo Source: Twitter and Getty Images)

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

1. ‘I felt somewhere that my name might pop up’ – Yuzvendra Chahal wants to don the whites for India

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has stated that when England toured India earlier this year, he expected that he will be included in the Indian Test squad.

2. Without overseas players, IPL will just be an enhanced version of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Wriddhiman Saha

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) cricketer Wridhimann Saha has opined that he is doubtful about the participation of overseas players, especially from Australia, West Indies, and England when the 14th edition of the IPL resumes this year. Saha even added that without the overseas stars, the IPL will just be an extension of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

3. Wriddhiman Saha questions IPL 2021 bio bubble tightness, says UAE would have been a better venue

Wridhimann Saha opined that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would have been the best venue to host the IPL this year. Saha was quick to add that the stakeholders will have to decide on the matter.

4. ‘Shah Rukh Khan spoke to all players individually and motivated us’ – Varun Chakravarthy lauds franchise for support during COVID-19 bout

Varun Chakravarthy has heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise for the support that they provided to him after he was infected with Covid-19.

5. Rahul Dravid is the right candidate to coach India during the Sri Lanka tour, feels Inzamam ul Haq

Former cricketing legend Inzamam-ul-Haq has opined that Rahul Dravid accompanying the Indian side to the tour of Sri Lanka is an interesting idea.

6. ‘Such things come out when you are true professionals’ – Salman Butt hails Wriddhiman Saha for backing Rishabh Pant as the first-choice keeper

Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt has hailed Wridhimann Saha for stating that Rishabh Pant should play ahead of him in the Indian Test side. Butt added that Saha is a very ‘down-to-earth’ guy.

7. India will opt for UAE to finish IPL if they have an option: Salman Butt

Salman Butt opined that India will consider the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an option to hold the remaining matches of the 2021 edition of the IPL.

8. ‘They have a chance to win 5-0’ – Monty Panesar predicts India to clean-sweep England on one condition

Monty Panesar has made a massive prediction and stated that the Indian side has a chance to whitewash England 5-0 in the upcoming Test series between the two sides. The left-arm spinner added that the warm conditions in England in the month of August will suit India.

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