August 02, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Joburg Super Kings, Durban Super Giants, Paarl Royals announce retentions for SA20 2025

The Royals have injected a vibrant energy into their squad with the retention of an impressive group of young players while Super Kings have ensured that they remain well stocked in each department. (READ MORE)

2. Telangana Government to build another international cricket stadium in Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently announced plans to construct a second international cricket stadium in Hyderabad. (READ MORE)

3. Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini set to feature in inaugural edition of Delhi Premier League

Star India cricketers Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, and Harshit Rana are all set to feature in the inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League. (READ MORE)

4. 'I admire MS Dhoni for the person that he is' - Swapnil Kusale after winning Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics 2024

It was also reported that Indian Railways kept rejecting Kusale’s plea for promotion for years, but after his performance at the Olympics, they decided to provide him double promotion. (READ MORE)

5. SL vs IND 2024: Why is India wearing black armbands in first ODI?

The side wore the bands to mourn the death of former India cricketer and head coach Anshuman Gaekwad. (READ MORE)

6. Gautam Gambhir gets fixated on Rohit-Kohli's brilliant hitting in nets ahead of Sri Lanka ODIs

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was standing in the distance to watch them bat and was impressed with the way they were batting in the nets. (READ MORE)

7. Union health ministry requests BCCI and SAI to take positive steps on tobacco ads

To combat the indirect promotion of tobacco products, the Union Health Ministry has called upon two major sports bodies in India to take proactive measures against surrogate advertisements. (READ MORE)

8. Sri Lanka players have to tackle pressure better, cricket awareness also needs sharpening: Sanath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka's interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya didn't have a great start to his tenure as the Lankan Lions were whitewashed in the three-match T20I series against India. (READ MORE)

9. IPL franchises propose two-year ban on overseas players' exit post auction deal

IPL franchises have collectively recommended a two-year ban on overseas players who withdraw from the tournament after being purchased at the auction without a legitimate reason. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: Delhi Capitals agree to £120m deal to buy Hampshire, stakes of Southern Brave

Delhi Capitals, through its co-owner GMR group, has shown interest in buying Hampshire County Cricket Club. (READ MORE)