What happened in the cricket world today - August 18

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

1. England are going to be absolutely battered and bruised as a result of the loss at Lord’s: Andrew Strauss

England cricketing legend Andrew Strauss has opined that the England side will be battered because of the way they lost the second Test match at Lord’s. (READ MORE)

2. Mohammed Siraj’s intensity is phenomenal and he brings balance to the team: Zaheer Khan

Former Indian bowling legend Zaheer Khan has opined that Mohammed Siraj is a disciplined bowler and has brought a lot of balance to the Indian team. (READ MORE)

3. ‘The more he bowls, the better he gets’ – Sachin Tendulkar reveals why Jasprit Bumrah did not succeed in WTC final

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reckons that Jasprit Bumrah will get better when he starts bowling longer spells. (READ MORE)

4. ‘He has definitely gone a notch higher’ – Sachin Tendulkar lauds Rohit Sharma’s batting against England

Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in praise of Rohit Sharma and stated that the ‘Hitman’ has shown how he can adapt to the situation he finds himself in. (READ MORE)

5. ‘One of the finest cricketers going around’ – BCCI congratulates Virat Kohli for completing 13 years in international cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated Indian skipper Virat Kohli for completing 13 years in the international arena. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Virat Kohli should bring Bumrah straightaway whenever Root comes to the crease’ – Monty Panesar reveals how India can scalp the wicket of the England skipper

Monty Panesar has reckoned that the way to dismiss Joe Root is to frustrate him and force him to change his game plan. (READ MORE)

7. T20 World Cup 2021: Dinesh Karthik predicts England to win the title

Veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has opined that the Eoin Morgan-led England side are the favourites to win the ICC T20 World Cup this year. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2021: Shubman Gill likely to join KKR for UAE leg

Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) batsman Shubman Gill will most likely be fit in time for the 14th edition of the IPL, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates. (READ MORE)

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