What happened in the cricket world today - May 28

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

1. Wasim Akram slams Pakistan fans for mistreating coaches; asks them to learn from Indians

Pakistan cricketing legend Wasim Akram has lashed out at the Pakistan cricket fans for behaving badly with the coaches of the side. Akram also added that Ravi Shastri never faces the heat when the Indian side performs poorly.

2. ‘It is too early to decide’ – Saba Karim on Rishabh Pant being India’s future captain

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim opined that even though Rishabh Pant has the potential, it is still early to decide whether Pant can lead the Indian cricket team.

3. ‘At one point Imran Khan had given up’ – Aamer Sohail opens up on who made the difference in 1992 World Cup

Former Pakistan cricketer Aamer Sohail has revealed that Javed Miandad was the person who inspired the Pakistan side during the 1992 World Cup after Imran Khan had given up.

4. ‘Virat Kohli will have to measure it session by session’ – Kapil Dev offers some advice to the Indian skipper ahead of England tour

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has opined that Virat Kohli should wait for his moments of dominance when India tours England.

5. ‘I wouldn’t bowl a yorker’ – Pat Cummins reveals what delivery he would bowl to MS Dhoni with 6 runs needed off 1 ball

Australian bowler Pat Cummins has revealed that he would bowl a bouncer or a slower ball if he rolls his arm over to MS Dhoni with 6 runs needed off the final delivery.

6. ‘ICC would not like it’ – Aakash Chopra feels ICC might not like the idea of BCCI hosting IPL 2021 in UAE just before T20 World Cup

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has stated that the ICC will not like the BCCI hosting the IPL in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Chopra stated that since the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup might happen in the UAE, the pitches might deteriorate if the IPL is held before the T20 World Cup.

7. India may soon opt for split captaincy: Kiran More

Former Indian cricketer Kiran More has opined that India will surely adopt a split captaincy policy, and Rohit Sharma will get a chance to lead the Indian team.

8. England players unlikely to feature in the remainder of IPL 2021

If the BCCI restarts the 14th IPL edition during the month of September, the England players might not be available for the tournament. England is scheduled to lock horns against Bangladesh and Pakistan during that time.

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