What happened in the cricket world today - October 3

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

1. Mohammed Shami is a brilliant bowler regardless of the situation: Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra has heaped praise on Mohammed Shami and has stated that the right-arm pacer has never been on a lean patch. (READ MORE)

2. Shaun Pollock feels CSK must give Robin Uthappa a chance in place of ‘out of touch’ Suresh Raina

Shaun Pollock wants the MS Dhoni-led CSK side to replace Suresh Raina with Robin Uthappa in the playing XI. (READ MORE)

3. I will definitely try to take Virat Kohli’s wicket if we play India in T20 WC: Shoriful Islam

Shoriful Islam has revealed that if Bangladesh plays against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, then he will surely try to scalp the wicket of batting legend Virat Kohli. (READ MORE)

4. I always look to take wickets rather than contain runs: Avesh Khan

Delhi Capitals’ (DC) pacer Avesh Khan has revealed that he always tries to take wickets and not just contain the batsman. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Great cue for other teams’ – Saba Karim reckons RR have set the template of how to defeat CSK

Saba Karim feels that the Rajasthan Royals side pulled off the ‘upset of the season’ against the Chennai Super Kings on 2nd October 2021. (READ MORE)

6. ‘I will put him now in the KL Rahul category’ – Brian Lara immensely impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad after his ton against RR

West Indies legend Brian Lara has lavished praises on Ruturaj Gaikwad and has bracketed the CSK opener in the same category as KL Rahul. (READ MORE)

7. ‘He has never disappointed, has always given wickets’ – MSK Prasad feels Yuzvendra Chahal deserved a spot in T20 WC squad

MSK Prasad reckons that Yuzvendra Chahal is India’s best bowler in terms of wicket-taking ability. (READ MORE)

8. Even AB de Villiers would have said ‘wow’ by seeing Ravindra Jadeja’s hitting against RR: Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra has praised Ravindra Jadeja for his knock against Rajasthan Royals and has stated that even AB de Villiers would have been impressed by Jadeja’s superb innings. (READ MORE)

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