What happened in the cricket world today - September 6

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

1. ENG vs IND: Ravi Shastri’s RT-PCR test also returns positive; to undergo 10 days of isolation

Indian Head Coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for Covid-19, and he will now be in isolation for 10 days. (READ MORE)

2. Mushfiqur Rahim doesn’t want to keep wickets in T20Is anymore: Bangladesh Head Coach Russell Domingo

Russell Domingo, the Head Coach of the Bangladesh side has revealed that veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim will not don the wicket-keeping gloves for the Bangladesh side in T20Is. (READ MORE)

3. Didn’t see England seamers create too many problems, don’t expect any better from India: Michael Holding

West Indies bowling icon Michael Holding reckons that the Indian seamers will not create problems for the England batsmen in the second innings of the 4th Test. (READ MORE)

4. Ajinkya Rahane’s low returns not a concern for us at the moment: Vikram Rathour

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour has brushed aside concerns regarding Ajinkya Rahane’s form and has stated that the Indian vice-captain will continue to play a major role for India with the willow in hand. (READ MORE)

5. ‘It’s a good enough wicket to chase any score, just have to tick it off slowly’ – Chris Woakes backs England to win The Oval Test

England all-rounder Chris Woakes is confident that the Joe Root-led side will be able to chase down the target set by India in the 4th Test match, as the pitch is still good for batting. (READ MORE)

6. ENG vs IND: Jos Buttler set for England comeback in Manchester Test

Jos Buttler is likely to be added to the England squad for the 5th and final Test match against India that will be held at Manchester. (READ MORE)

7. ENG vs IND: Jason Roy predicts England to win the 4th Test

Jason Roy has predicted that the Joe Root-led England side will overhaul the target set by India in the 4th Test match. (READ MORE)

8. ‘No point in jumping here and there and gifting wicket’ – Madan Lal advises Rishabh Pant to spend more time at the crease

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has stated that he liked the way Rishabh Pant applied himself in the second innings of the 4th Test match against England. (READ MORE)

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