August 1 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'No way were they comparable' - Ricky Ponting calls for investigation over ball change controversy

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting called the dubious ball replacement in the 2023 Ashes a 'huge moment' in the game and felt that the incident needed an investigation. (READ MORE)

2. Last ball wicket to win an Ashes Test match is pretty cool: Stuart Broad

Reflecting on his last wicket in the fifth Test at The Oval, Stuart Broad said it was fantastic to win the Ashes Test with the last ball wicket. (READ MORE)

3. Hope we can attract a lot of new fans to the game: Seattle Orcas co-owner Satya Nadella

Satya Nadella, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft and co-owner of runners-up Seattle Orcas, said that he is hopeful that the league will help in attracting new fans to the sport. (READ MORE)

4. Ashes 2023 much like a heavyweight boxing fight: Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, has compared the Ashes series to a heavyweight boxing battle between two powerful sides after the final game at The Oval in London. (READ MORE)

5. BCCI invites tender for title sponsor rights for events

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the release of an Invitation to Tender for Title Sponsor Rights for BCCI Events on August 1, inviting reputed entities to acquire the title sponsor rights. (READ MORE)

6. England's tenacity in this Ashes series is a tribute to the beauty of Test cricket: Sachin Tendulkar

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on England, saying their tenacious comeback from 0-2 down in the series was a 'tribute' to Test cricket. (READ MORE)

7. 'Better off having a seat at the table than being left behind' - Reece Topley on multiple franchise deals round the year

England's left-arm seamer Reece Topley said that MLC has opened up a career path that will most likely outlast one’s international career. (READ MORE)

8. 'Only time will tell' - Ben Stokes on Bazball's effectiveness in spin-friendly conditions against India

England skipper Ben Stokes backed the 'Bazball' approach, stating that only time will tell if it will work in India. (READ MORE)

9. 'Nice to be back' - Kane Williamson set for comeback as he shares intense net session clip on social media

Kane Williamson has shown unwavering determination, resuming his batting practice with a keen eye on regaining fitness for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. ‘It may not feel fair, hopefully, ICC will look at it’ - Usman Khawaja perplexed with umpire’s decision to change ball in Ashes finale

Australia's star opener Usman Khawaja stated that the new ball was very different as it helped England massively in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London. (READ MORE)