Top Stories: Things that made news in the Cricket World Today

Top Stories: Things that made news in the Cricket World Today:

After Sharapova, British Airways face the heat from Sachin fans

• Sachin Tendulkar was subjected to some amount of humiliation and in addition to that, the British Airways harassed him on twitter afterwards. Following which, #NomoreonBA was made trending on twitter by Sachin fans. (Read more about the story here)

 Ahead of his 100th test, AB de Villiers says that he’s not a nice guy on the field

• In an interview, de Villiers said he would do whatever it takes to win the game for his side. Even he said that he is never a nice guy on the field. AB de Villiers would be playing his 100th test at Bangalore which starts tomorrow.(Read more about the story here)

Dale Steyn sidelined for the second test while Ishant Sharma will make a comeback

• Ishant Sharma will be returning after serving a one match suspension and is likely to replace Umesh Yadav in the second test. Dale Steyn, however is ruled out from the second test due to a groin injury.(Read more about the story here)

 David Warner’s double ton poises Australia in the driver seat

• The left handed opening batsman of Australia scored a scintillating double century against New Zealand on the first day of the second test. Warner is unbeaten at 244 off 272 balls at the end of the first day, while Australia is poised at the total of 416/2 at the end of the day.(Read more about the story here)

AB’s 100th test won’t distract us: Hashim Amla

• The South African skipper said that the team won’t be distracted by AB’s 100th test and their main focus will be on leveling the series against India in the second test at Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli wants to focus only on winning the second test

• The Indian test skipper said that he is at the moment focusing only on carrying on the momentum which they gained from the Mohali test. He also said that their main motive is to win the second test.

 Morgan frets over batting failure

• England captain, Eoin Morgan lamented over England’s poor batting display which led to their thumping loss against Pakistan of late.