What happened in the cricket world today – August 23

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

1. Virat Kohli is the right man at the right time to lead this formidable India side: Nasser Hussain

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain has backed India skipper Virat Kohli for leading his side with ultimate aggression which has played a crucial role in India’s wins. (READ MORE)

2. Actress Arshi Khan fears her engagement with an Afghanistan cricketer could be called off

Arshi has revealed that she was about to get engaged to an Afghanistan cricketer later this year but now fears that the relationship might not go forward given the current situation in the country. (READ MORE)

3. Babar Azam is one of the better batters of spin: Muttiah Muralitharan

When the former Lankan off-spinner was asked who he thought would pick his variations easily, the 51-year-old took the name of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. (READ MORE)

4. ENG vs IND: Mark Wood ruled out of the third Test due to shoulder injury

ECB confirmed in a statement that Mark Wood will miss the third Test at Headingley due to ‘jarred right shoulder’. “He will remain with the squad in Leeds and will continue his rehab with the England medical team,” ECB said in a statement. (READ MORE)

5. ENG vs IND: Shardul Thakur fit and available for selection for Headingley Test, confirms Ajinkya Rahane

Shardul Thakur who played in the first Test at Trent Bridge is fit and available for selection. He had sustained a minor hamstring injury which ruled him out of the Lord’s Test which India won by 151 runs but even then skipper Virat Kohli was confident that Thakur will be fit for the third Test. (READ MORE)

6. Pakistan government issues visas to the Afghanistan cricket team for helping them travel to Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan cricket team has been issued visas by the Pakistan government which has once again given hope to the fans that the ODI series between the two countries will go ahead as per the plan. Afghanistan and Pakistan are scheduled to play an ODI series in Sri Lanka from September 3. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Deeply regret and apologies’ – Mark Boucher apologizes for his inappropriate behaviour in the past

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher who was alleged for racially discriminating against players in the past has come with a strong apology on the matter. Firstly, he accepted the fact that team culture in his playing days was not up to the mark and mainly happened due to a lack of maturity and consciousness. He apologized for all his deeds that made his teammates feel otherwise. (READ MORE)

8. ‘The fear is there in their eyes and voices’ – Naveen-ul-Haq opens up on Afghan cricketers’ distress due to Taliban takeover

The Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq opened up about the entire situation and asserted that there is fear in the minds of his fellow cricketers. Naveen-ul-Haq said that Afghanistan is a country that loves cricket and that it is more than just a game for the people. He also added that cricket keeps them happy and together. (READ MORE)