What happened in the cricket world today - March 31

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

1. IPL 2021: Amit Mishra to focus on batting in the tournament

Amit Mishra is the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history and has scalped 160 wickets in 150 IPL matches. And now, Mishra has revealed that he will be focusing on his willow-wielding skills in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2. IPL 2021: Jofra Archer set to miss first four matches for Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals side will be relieved after it has been confirmed that Jofra Archer will only miss the first 4 matches that the ‘Men in Pink’ will play in the 2021 edition of the IPL. Archer scalped 20 wickets in the 2020 edition of the IPL that was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

3. IPL 2021: Mitchell Marsh pulls out of the tournament, SRH rope in England star as replacement

The Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) outfit will not be able to avail the services of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. The Australian cricketer has decided to give the 14th edition of the IPL a miss and has revealed that he cannot spend two months inside a bio bubble. The franchise has picked Jason Roy as his replacement.

4. ‘It’s something on every player’s wish-list to play under MS Dhoni’ – Moeen Ali ahead of playing for CSK in IPL 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the greatest captains in the history of limited-overs cricket. And now, England all-rounder Moeen Ali has stated that every cricketer wishes to play under the stewardship of the enigmatic CSK skipper.

5. We may lose some of our best players if they are barred from IPL: Ashley Giles

England’s Director of Cricket, Ashley Giles has opined that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should avoid scheduling international matches during the IPL.

6. Select the players based on their skills, not yo-yo test results: Virender Sehwag

Outspoken batting icon Virender Sehwag has opened up on the yo-yo test. Sehwag feels that skill is the most important criterion that should be considered while selecting a player into the Indian side.

7. ‘I don’t feel the same way’ – Chris Morris on Dale Steyn’s comment about IPL being less rewarding than PSL and LPL

Chris Morris has not agreed with Dale Steyn’s comments on the Indian Premier League (IPL) not being very rewarding. Adding that Steyn is a legend of the game, Morris said that each person is entitled to his opinion.

8. Rishabh Pant reminds me of my early days: Virender Sehwag

Rishabh Pant was in the form of his life during the recently concluded ODI series against England. Pant smashed 155 runs in the 2 innings that he played, and averaged 77.50, and dismantled the England bowling attack. And now, Virender Sehwag has offered his opinion on Rishabh Pant.

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