What happened in the cricket world today - August 26

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

1. ‘He looks all at sea and has lost his mind’ – Michael Vaughan lambasts Cheteshwar Pujara

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan is not happy with Cheteshwar Pujara and has even stated that the Indian batsman has lost his mind. (READ MORE)

2. My idol is Imran Khan and I aim to become a captain like him: Babar Azam

Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam has revealed that he idolizes former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan, and wants to take decisions just like Khan did. (READ MORE)

3. I find it so disappointing that Virat Kohli constantly questions umpires’ decisions: David Lloyd

David Lloyd is not happy with the way Virat Kohli has constantly argued with the umpires over the decisions that they have made in the ongoing Test series. (READ MORE)

4. ‘We got to keep Virat Kohli quiet as often as we can’ – James Anderson on restricting the Indian skipper well so far

James Anderson has stated that Virat Kohli is a great player, and the England side should prevent him from scoring runs as often as possible. (READ MORE)

5. ‘You have to take responsibility’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq slams Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Former Pakistan cricketing great Inzamam-ul-Haq is not happy with India’s senior batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and feels that both these batsmen have not taken responsibility with the willow in hand. (READ MORE)

6. Reports: Sean Williams to take a break from international cricket post Ireland tour

Zimbabwe cricketer Sean Williams will take an indefinite break from international cricket after Zimbabwe’s series against Ireland. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2021: KKR sign Tim Southee as Pat Cummins’ replacement for the UAE leg

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) outfit has roped in New Zealand pacer Tim Southee for the second half of the 14th edition of the IPL. (READ MORE)

8. Unlike former greats like Tendulkar and Gavaskar, Virat Kohli has an obvious weakness: Sanjay Manjrekar

Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that Virat Kohli has been getting out in a similar fashion in the Test series against England, and his manner of dismissals has started to bother him. (READ MORE)

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