What happened in the cricket world today - October 19

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

1. ‘That is always an option’ – Skipper Eoin Morgan would consider dropping himself from England’s XI in T20 World Cup 2021

England skipper Eoin Morgan has stated that he is willing to drop himself from the playing XI if the need arises during the 2021 T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

2. We always look for a scapegoat to save face after a series loss: Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq has opined that the PCB is always on the lookout for a scapegoat whenever the Pakistan side loses a series. (READ MORE)

3. I don’t think IPL 2021 final was MS Dhoni’s last game: KL Rahul

KL Rahul feels that MS Dhoni might continue to play for the CSK side in IPL 2022 as well. (READ MORE)

4. Kohli knows his playing XI but question will be who to play in Bhuvneshwar and Shardul: Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel feels that the only selection dilemma that Virat Kohli might face during the 2021 T20 World Cup is choosing between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul Thakur. (READ MORE)

5. ‘They’ve played well but need to increase strike rate’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq on Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan cricket great Inzamam-ul-Haq has opined that the likes of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan should increase their rate of scoring. (READ MORE)

6. ‘He’s going to turn it around, doubting him is an absolute no’ – Glenn Maxwell throws support behind David Warner

Glenn Maxwell has labelled David Warner as a superstar of the game and added that the 34-year-old will turn his fortunes around in the T20 World Cup this year. (READ MORE)

7. Ishan Kishan has been in scintillating form, can replace Suryakumar Yadav in India playing XI: Salman Butt

Salman Butt feels that Ishan Kishan has been in scintillating form with the willow, and can play game-changing knocks. Butt added that India should pick Kishan ahead of Suryakumar Yadav in their playing XI. (READ MORE)

8. India under pressure, that’s why they are taking MS Dhoni as mentor: Tanvir Ahmed

Tanvir Ahmed feels that MS Dhoni has been appointed as the mentor of the Indian side for the T20 World Cup because the Virat Kohli-led outfit is under pressure. (READ MORE)

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