What happened in the cricket world today - September 11

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

1. ENG vs IND: Manchester Test cancellation is beginning of the end for Test cricket, claims Steve Harmison

Former England cricketer Steve Harmison feels that the cancellation of the 5th Test between England and India might mean that Test cricket is slowly coming to an end. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2021: BCCI directs six days mandatory quarantine for players coming from the UK

The BCCI has stated that all the players who are coming from the United Kingdom to take part in the second half of the IPL should undergo a mandatory quarantine period of 6 days. (READ MORE) 

3. I should have represented Pakistan on more occasions than I did: Wahab Riaz

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has opined that he should have played a lot more matches for the Pakistan national team than he has done in his career. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: ECB turned down Virat Kohli’s request for a delayed start of the Manchester Test

Reports have emerged that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) turned down Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s request of postponing the start of the 5th Test match after a few people in the Indian contingent tested positive for Covid-19. (READ MORE)

5. ‘They ticked every box’ – Shane Warne lauds Team India for their spirited performance in England Test series

Australian spin-bowling wizard Shane Warne has heaped praise on the Virat Kohli-led Indian side and has stated that the visitors ticked every box in the Test series against England. (READ MORE)

6. Three England players pull out of IPL 2021 a day after India cancel Manchester Test, Aiden Markram replaces Dawid Malan

Three England cricketers, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, and Chris Woakes have decided not to take part in the second leg of IPL 2021. (READ MORE)

7. ‘They played 4th Test as well without their coach and support staff’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq supports India’s take on Manchester Test

Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq has opined that India took the correct decision by pulling out of the 5th Test match at Manchester as it is difficult for any side to play without the support staff. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Players should return to national set up 3-4 years after retirement’ – Kapil Dev feels MS Dhoni’s appointment is a ‘special case’

Kapil Dev feels that the appointment of MS Dhoni as the mentor of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup this year is a special case scenario. Dev further added that it was a great move by the BCCI to give the mentorship role to Dhoni. (READ MORE)

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