What happened in the cricket world today - October 8

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

1. ‘Don’t want to play against a team that has him’ – Graeme Swann lauds Yuzvendra Chahal after exceptional performance in IPL’s UAE leg

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann has heaped praise on Yuzvendra Chahal and has stated that the RCB spinner has bowled beautifully in IPL Phase 2. (READ MORE)

2. Don’t understand why Rohit never got a 600-run IPL season: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has stated that Rohit Sharma has taken a timid approach in IPL cricket, and that might be the reason why the ‘Hitman’ has not crossed the 600-run mark in an IPL season. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2021: ‘MS Dhoni is not able to read the googly’ – Irfan Pathan highlights issues in CSK skipper’s batting

Irfan Pathan is disappointed with MS Dhoni’s dismal performance with the willow in the 2021 edition of the IPL and has stated that the CSK skipper has struggled against the googly. (READ MORE)

4. It’s going to be pretty tough against Pakistan in T20 WC: Martin Guptill

New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill feels that the Kiwis will have to bring their A-Game into play if they want to beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Not only this season, for a lot of seasons’ – Gautam Gambhir on RCB not making AB de Villiers’ optimum utilization

Gautam Gambhir has opined that AB de Villiers coming out to bat at the No.6 position in the RCB batting lineup makes no sense to him. (READ MORE)

6. It is important to track the progress of players like Umran Malik: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli feels that the BCCI should monitor the progress of talented players like Umran Malik. (READ MORE)

7. If Andre Russell doesn’t bowl, he shouldn’t come into the KKR lineup: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has opined that the KKR side should pick Andre Russell in their playing XI only if the West Indian can contribute in both the batting and bowling departments. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Most of my songs hit a million views in India first’ – Dwayne Bravo overwhelmed by the love he receives from India

Dwayne Bravo has stated that India has given him so much love and his songs are a massive hit amongst the Indian fans. (READ MORE)

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