What happened in the cricket world today - May 30

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

1. Having moaned about the pitches in India, it won’t be a surprise if England leaves a little grass on the surface: Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has opined that England might prepare pitches with grass on them so that it helps the seamers. Gavaskar also stated that it will not cause problems to India as the Indian side also has a potent bowling attack.

2. ‘India have not compromised on their red-ball cricket, take for example Suryakumar’ – Kamran Akmal lauds India’s cricket mindset

Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has lauded the Indian cricket team and has stated that India has given great importance to Test match cricket.

3. ‘I have that extra fraction of a second, and I move there quickly’ – Ravindra Jadeja opens up on his fielding finesse

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has revealed that he does not take hard hits during training sessions. The Indian all-rounder also added that he gets into positions to take catches better than other fielders.

4. ‘Jasprit Bumrah or Trent Boult?’ – Michael Vaughan picks the better fast Bowler

Former England captain Michael Vaughan opined that it is extremely tough for him to decide who is the better bowler between Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.

5. Reports: BCCI in talks with CWI to prepone CPL 2021 to avoid clash with IPL resumption

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked Cricket West Indies (CWI) to advance the CPL by 10 days so that players will be available when the 14th edition of the IPL restarts in September.

6. Pat Cummins is favourite to be captain, Steve Smith vice-captain: Mark Waugh

Former Australian cricketing great Mark Waugh has stated that Pat Cummins should take over the mantle of captaincy of the Australian side in Test cricket, once Tim Paine’s reign as the skipper is over.

7. IPL 2021: Pat Cummins not to return for second leg of the tournament in UAE

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has confirmed that he will not be playing in the remainder of the 2021 edition of the IPL that will be held in the UAE.

8. Monty Panesar picks India’s XI for the WTC final; selects both Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has stated that both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja should feature in India’s playing XI for the WTC final against New Zealand.

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