What happened in the cricket world today - September 20

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

1. ‘Need to focus on diet and improve fitness levels’ – Saba Karim on Mumbai Indians batter Saurabh Tiwary

Saba Karim feels that Mumbai Indians’ (MI) batsman Saurabh Tiwary is talented, but should focus on improving his fitness levels. (READ MORE) 

2. ‘Trying to get Tendulkar’s record of 100 tons’ – Brad Hogg reacts to Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as T20 captain

Brad Hogg feels that Virat Kohli stepped down as the T20I captain of the Indian side to focus on the longer formats of the game and break Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 100 international centuries. (READ MORE) 

3. MS Dhoni has the sharpest brain in the IPL, reckons Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag has stated that legendary CSK skipper MS Dhoni has the sharpest brain in the IPL. Sehwag added that Dhoni is a captain who does not plan beforehand but takes decisions according to the situation of the match. (READ MORE) 

4. IPL 2021: Mahela Jayawardene updates on Hardik Pandya’s niggle, says ‘nothing to worry’

Mahela Jayawardene has assured that there is nothing serious regarding Hardik Pandya’s injury, and the all-rounder has just suffered a minor niggle. (READ MORE) 

5. I want to be not only the best finisher in Australia, but best finisher in the world: Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis has revealed that he wants to become the best finisher in the world in T20 cricket. (READ MORE) 

6. IPL 2021: Former India cricketer Lalchand Rajput predicts RCB to win against KKR

Lalchand Rajput feels that RCB will win the match against KKR on 20th September 2021. (READ MORE) 

7. Kieron Pollard made mistake by not going for the kill with pacers, while MS Dhoni was sharp in his captaincy throughout: Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn has opined that CSK skipper MS Dhoni captained the ‘Men in Yellow’ in a clever manner against the Mumbai Indians side in the opening match of IPL Phase 2. (READ MORE) 

8. ‘Proud of him’ – Brian Lara backs Virat Kohli’s decision to quit RCB captaincy

West Indies legend Brian Lara has stated that Virat Kohli is at the peak of his career, and he is proud of the 32-year-old’s decision to step down as the captain of the RCB side post the 2021 IPL season. (READ MORE) 

9. ‘He is a fantastic leader’ – Dale Steyn backs Virat Kohli’s decision to leave RCB captaincy after IPL 2021

Dale Steyn has termed Virat Kohli as a ‘fantastic leader’, and added that Kohli’s personal achievements speak for themselves in the T20 format of the game. (READ MORE) 

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