August 1, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world
Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. BCB requests government to provide security consultant for Pakistan tour
BCB officials said that they have requested the government to give them a security consultant for their upcoming tour of Pakistan. (READ MORE)
2. 'It's up to us as well to boost the game' - Kagiso Rabada suggests way to bring equilibrium among Test teams
Kagiso Rabada urged cricketing nations to try and give stiff competition to the big three in Test cricket. (READ MORE)
3. Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71
Legendary Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. (READ MORE)
4. Reports: Star India batter Shreyas Iyer purchases lavish commercial property worth ₹2.9 crore in Mumbai
According to reports, KKR captain Shreyas Iyer has purchased a lavish commercial property worth a whopping ₹2.9 crore in Mumbai. (READ MORE)
5. Reports: Shah Rukh involved in heated debate with Ness Wadia at IPL owners' meeting
As per reports, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan got into a war of words with Ness Wadia, co-owner of PBKS during the IPL owners' meeting on July 31. (READ MORE)
6. 'Current favourite? Dekho bowler toh aasaan hai' - MS Dhoni picks Jasprit Bumrah as his current favourite bowler
The legendary MS Dhoni had no hesitation in picking Jasprit Bumrah as his current favourite bowler. (READ MORE)
7. Watch: Smriti Mandhana posts hilarious clip of pranking Shreyanka Patil, video goes viral
Smriti Mandhana posted a hilarious clip of her prank on Shreyanka Patil on the latter's birthday. (READ MORE)
8. 'Decision for the 20th over was easy' - Suryakumar Yadav spills beans on tactic behind Rinku Singh bowling 19th over
Suryakumar Yadav revealed the idea behind giving Rinku Singh the penultimate over in the third T20I between India and Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)
9. 'If you have the courage, come here and play' - Tanvir Ahmed enters dirty pool as Indian team's Pakistan travel remains uncertain
Tanvir Ahmed dared India to show courage and come to Pakistan to play the ICC Champions Trophy next year. (READ MORE)
10. 'It would probably be better to describe him as an inspirational leader than a coach' - Andy Flower on Gautam Gambhir
Andy Flower was effusive in his praise for new India head coach Gautam Gambhir. (READ MORE)
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