May 12 - What happened in the cricket world today?
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. Cricket Australia shortens Big Bash League's 2023-24 season, 17 matches trimmed
Cricket Australia (CA) has brought changes to the forthcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), shortening the season by 17 matches. (READ MORE)
2. Keemo Paul returns as West Indies announce squad for CWC Qualifier 2023
West Indies have announced their squad for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe in June. All-rounder Keemo Paul has been recalled to the squad, having last played a one-day international (ODI) for the side in July 2022. (READ MORE)
3. ‘I don’t sledge someone upfront, it’s not my habit' - Naveen-ul-Haq breaks silence days after verbal spat with Virat Kohli
Following his controversial altercation with Virat Kohli, Naveen ul Haq revealed that he had never sledged anyone upfront and that it was not his habit. (READ MORE)
4. IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal reveals most memorable feather of his 187 scalps
After overtaking Dwayne Bravo to become IPL's highest wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal revealed Pat Cummins as his most memorable wicket from the tally of 187 that he has taken so far. (READ MORE)
5. 'I cried when I spoke to Anushka' - Virat Kohli recalls the moment when he scored his elusive 71st hundred
Recently during an interview, Kohli recalled the moment when he ended his century drought and revealed his thoughts after achieving the landmark. (READ MORE)
6. 'The game is going in a different direction' - Brendon McCullum opens up on Jofra Archer's multimillion-pound deal
Brendon McCullum has opened up on cricket's changing course as Mumbai Indians reportedly offered England pacer Jofra Archer a multimillion-pound contract that would last for 12 months. (READ MORE)
7. Legendary England pacer James Anderson picks up ‘minor injury’ ahead of Ashes 2023
Ahead of the Ashes 2023, star England pacer James Anderson picked up a minor injury while playing for Lancashire in the match against Somerset in the ongoing County Championship. (READ MORE)
8. South Africa appoint Wandile Gwavu as white-ball fielding coach
Wandile Gwavu has been appointed as the white-ball fielding coach of South Africa. Notably, he started his coaching career in Eastern Cape nearly ten years ago. (READ MORE)
9. 'Stretching out feeling good' - Rishabh Pant sweats it out as part of recovery process, shares video
Rishabh Pant posted a video on his Instagram account of himself performing some exercises as part of his recovery process. (READ MORE)
10. Daren Sammy and Andre Coley appointed head coaches for West Indies Men's teams
Former T20 World Cup-winning skipper Daren Sammy and former Jamaican cricketer Andre Coley have been appointed as the new head coaches of the West Indies Men's senior teams. (READ MORE)
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