What happened in the cricket world today - June 2

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

1. ‘All of us were broken to pieces’ – Veda Krishnamurthy on battling the toughest times in her personal life

Indian Women’s cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has opened up on the death of her mother and her sister and has revealed that mental strength is crucial to tide over tough times. Veda added that she believes in destiny.

2. Jasprit Bumrah is different because of his unorthodox action, alike Lasith Malinga: Venkatesh Prasad

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has opined that it is not easy for batsmen to pick bowlers of the caliber of Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga easily.

3. ‘It was terrifying’ – David Warner recalls his IPL 2021 campaign in COVID-ravaged India

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper David Warner has stated that it was an ‘upsetting’ sight to see so many people in India lining up to cremate their family members.

4. Virender Sehwag’s brand of cricket changed Indian cricket’s mindset: Saqlain Mushtaq

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has opined that Virender Sehwag showed the way for other Indian cricketers with his immense self-belief.

5. Rangana Herath in line for Bangladesh’s spin-bowling coach role

Sri Lankan spin bowling legend Rangana Herath might become the spin bowling coach of the Bangladesh Cricket team. It is to be noted that the likes of Sairaj Bahutule and Saeed Ajmal are also in the fray as well.

6. ‘Couple of franchises are going to get hurt badly’ – Aakash Chopra shows concerns ahead of IPL 2021 UAE leg

Cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has opined that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchises will be the most affected when the 2021 edition of the IPL restarts in the month of September in the UAE.

7. I don’t think Eoin Morgan is a great tactical captain: Salman Butt

Former Pakistan batsman Salman Butt has opined that England’s limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan does not have plans in place to restrict the opposition and is ready to chase down a total of above 300 on a regular basis.

8. IPL broke the differences between South African and Australian cricketers: Morne Morkel

South African pace bowling legend Morne Morkel has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) for removing the tension between the Australian and South African players.

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