What happened in the cricket world today - May 9

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

1. ‘Bring on the next season’ – Jaydev Unadkat after not getting a chance for WTC final and England tour

Jaydev Unadkat was not selected in the Indian Test squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final and the subsequent Test series against England as well. And now, the left-arm pacer has stated that he is motivated to do well and is looking forward to the next season.

2. India having quality pacers and spinners creates major headaches to oppositions: Mohammed Shami

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has thrown light on the Indian bowling unit and has stated that the Indian bowling attack is one that will confuse many foreign teams.

3. ‘Money talks at the end of the day’ – Mark Butcher on BCCI’s planning of hosting the remainder of IPL 2021

Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has taken a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), regarding BCCI’s plans of conducting the remaining matches of the 14th IPL edition this year.

4. ‘People may forget his real name, but will always remember Mr. 360’ – Virender Sehwag showers praise on AB de Villiers

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has stated that Mr.360 is the perfect name that will fit South African batting icon AB de Villiers.

5. Chetan Sakariya’s father passes away due to COVID-19

Rajasthan Royals’ cricketer Chetan Sakariya was dealt a massive blow as his father passed away after he was infected with Covid-19.

6. ‘If he can remain on the park for long enough, he will get to 400 Test wickets’ – Curtly Ambrose on Jasprit Bumrah

Former West Indian bowling colossus Curtly Ambrose has heaped praise on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and has opined that Bumrah can even go past 400 wickets in Test cricket.

7. Chennai Super Kings donate 450 oxygen concentrators to Tamil Nadu in COVID-19 fight

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise has contributed to India’s fight against Covid-19 and has donated 450 oxygen concentrators for the people of Tamil Nadu.

8. Sanjana Ganesan delighted to be back home with Jasprit Bumrah after IPL 2021 suspension

Sanjana Ganesan has posted an adorable picture with her better half, Jasprit Bumrah after the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) pacer returned home due to the suspension of the 2021 edition of the IPL.

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