What happened in the cricket world today - August 3

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

1. IPL 2021: BCCI confirms England players’ participation in UAE leg

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the England players will be available to take part in the second half of the 14th IPL season.

2. Virat Kohli will take India to a series win in England: Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzverndra Chahal has confidently stated that Virat Kohli will lead India to a series win against the England side in the five-match Test series between the two heavyweights.

3. ‘I probably won’t go’ – Pat Cummins confirms he is doubtful for IPL 2021 UAE leg

Aussie pacer Pat Cummins reckons that he might not be participating in the second half of the 14th IPL season, as his baby is due in the middle of the IPL this year.

4. We need swing bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar in England: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh has stated that the Indian cricket team needs bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar who can swing the ball. Yuvraj added that Kumar is an experienced bowler.

5. ENG vs IND: Alastair Cook predicts the outcome of the Test series

England batting great Alastair Cook feels that England will win the five-match Test series against Virat Kohli and his men by a margin of 3-1.

6. England vs India: Sunil Gavaskar backs KL Rahul to open alongside Rohit Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar reckons that KL Rahul should open the batting for India in the Tests against England. Gavaskar added that Rahul will be confident after scoring a century in the warm-up match.

7. ‘India will go on to win’ – Sunil Gavaskar’s bold prediction ahead of England-India series

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian side will win the Test series against England by a margin of 4-0.

8. ‘He brings a lot of balance to the team’ – Virat Kohli lauds ‘multi-dimensional’ Shardul Thakur

Virat Kohli has stated that Shardul Thakur is a multi-dimensional cricketer and brings a lot of balance to the team.

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