What happened in the cricket world today - May 23

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

1. Ryan Burl signs contract with Puma Cricket a day after seeking shoe sponsor on Twitter

Zimbabwe cricketer Ryan Burl’s appeal on social media was answered by Puma as they decided to sponsor his shoes from now on. Burl had earlier put out a tweet stating that he had to glue his shoes back after every series.

2. ‘I fought hard to keep him’ – Michael Clarke recalls standing by Ricky Ponting’s side during his low phase

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has stated that he backed batting legend, Ricky Ponting, during Ponting’s final days in international cricket.

3. IPL 2021: BCCI planning to host remaining season from September 15 to October 15 in UAE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is mulling to host the remaining matches of the 2021 edition of the IPL in the months of September and October this year.

4. ‘I didn’t step out of my room’ – Prithvi Shaw opens up on cough syrup fiasco

Batting prodigy Prithvi Shaw has revealed that he flew to London and not even came out of his room after he was banned from competitive cricket for consuming a banned substance.

5. SRH keeper Wriddhiman Saha reveals the possible source of his COVID-19 infection

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) cricketer Wriddhiman Saha has stated that he might have possibly contracted the coronavirus from the CSK camp.

6. ‘He is the king of cricket’ – Washington Sundar reveals how many times he got Virat Kohli out in nets

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) spinner Washington Sundar has revealed that if he was able to get the wicket of Virat Kohli in the net sessions, he would be a very happy man. Sundar further added that Kohli is the king of the sport.

7. New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls marries girlfriend ahead of WTC final vs India

New Zealand cricketer Henry Nicholls married his girlfriend Lucy Nicholls just 10 days before New Zealand’s Test series against England.

8. ‘This one is with the skipper and spinner’ – Dhanashree Verma shares a picture with Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal

Dhanashree Verma has posted a picture with her husband Yuzvendra Chahal and RCB skipper Virat Kohli on Instagram. She added that meeting up with the cricketing duo was a delightful experience.

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