Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma ruled out of first two Tests against Australia

• Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma are now ruled out of the first two Tests of the upcoming four-match series.
• Also, to be in contention for the last two Test matches, the BCCI will have to swift and decisive action.
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Gautam Gambhir, Aakash Chopra and Parthiv Patel opine on who should lead India in T20Is

• As India’s limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma took his franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) to their fifth title.
• Many cricket pundits and former players are coming up with their views on the working of split-captaincy in India.
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ICC’s new rule makes Hasan Raza’s youngest Test debutant record unbreakable

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) brought forth a rule where a cricketer under the age of 15 years won’t be able to play at the international level.
• The rule will be applicable to men’s cricket, women’s cricket, and U19 cricket as well.
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Disappointed with my batting throughout IPL 2020, but have ‘found my hands’: Steve Smith

• Ahead of Australia’s home Tests, ODIs and T20Is against India, Steve Smith seemed to have found his rhythm back.
• However, some adjustments to his batting technique have helped him get his mojo back.
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India will get smoked 4-0 if Virat Kohli doesn’t set the tone in opening Test: Michael Clarke

• By now, it is a loud and clear fact that Indian skipper Virat Kohli would not be leading India in the last three Tests owing to family commitments.
• Further, the former Australian is of the opinion that Jasprit Bumrah would be a vital cog from the Indian side who can cease their run flow.
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Australia vs India: Sachin Tendulkar reveals the plan to dismiss Steve Smith in Test series

• However, this time the batsman is fully prepared to take the field against India at home.
• A few days back, the Australian veteran had stated that he is prepared to face the short-ball from the visiting bowlers.
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