What happened in the cricket world today - June 23

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

1. I will play a Sachin Tendulkar-like innings when my team is in trouble: Shafali Verma

India’s teenage sensation Shafali Verma has confidently stated that she will emulate the legendary Sachin Tendulkar when her team is in trouble.

2. Wouldn’t be surprised if Afghanistan upset Pakistan in T20 matches: Ramiz Raja

Cricketer-turned commentator Ramiz Raja has opined that it will not come as a surprise to him if the Afghanistan side beats Pakistan in T20I cricket.

3. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Shubman Gill to improve his footwork in Tests

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Indian opening batsman Shubman Gill’s lack of footwork is there for people to see.

4. Alex Hales is a very fine player but England spoiled for choices in top order: Eoin Morgan

England skipper Eoin Morgan has opined that Alex Hales is a fine player. But then, Morgan also admitted that the longer a player spends away from the team, the tougher it is for him to make a comeback.

5. Virat Kohli is a very aggressive captain, he will always go for the win: Irfan Pathan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan reckons that Indian skipper Virat Kohli is an aggressive captain and will press for a win in the WTC Final against New Zealand.

6. For 10-12 years of my career, I couldn’t sleep on the eve of the match: Sachin Tendulkar

Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that for almost 12 years of his illustrious 24-year international career, he used to not sleep on the eve of a match. Tendulkar also added that mental preparation is important.

7. India won’t be able to bowl New Zealand out in the second innings: Sunil Gavaskar

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side will have to bowl exceptionally well to bowl New Zealand out in the 2nd innings. Gavaskar also added that the WTC Final will witness an exciting finish.

8. Michael Vaughan suggests calling off Ashes if players can’t take along families

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels that the 2021 Ashes series between England and Australia should be called off if the England players are not able to take their family members along with them.

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