August 14 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. He's a different character' - Shahid Afridi recalls on-field battles with Gautam Gambhir

Shahid Afridi shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's character and explained how he is different from other Indian cricketers. (READ MORE)

2. 'Fell to the overaggressive start again' - Netizens criticise Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for poor show in crucial 5th T20I

Netizens slammed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill as they failed to replicate their 4th T20I heroics as they fell cheaply in the 5th T20I. (READ MORE)

3. I never wanted that feeling of going six months too late with a torn hamstring: Stuart Broad

Legendary England pacer Stuart Broad shared that he always wanted to retire at the top of his game. (READ MORE)

4. BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' after PM Narendra Modi's request to change profile picture

Blue tick removed from BCCI's official 'X' handle after they changed profile picture on request from PM Narendra Modi. (READ MORE)

5. 'We are still hopeful’ - Matthew Mott expects Ben Stokes to take U-turn and play ODI World Cup

England white-ball coach Matthew Mott is hopeful of seeing Ben Stokes coming out of retirement to play the 2023 ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

6. Everyone plays in the IPL and does well too but that does not mean that we win the World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra feels that Ishan Kishan should be given more time keeping in mind that India don't have too many games ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

7. 'We are planning for him to be available in ODI World Cup’ - Matthew Mott opens up on Jofra Archer’s return

Matthew Mott wants to count on Jofra Archer for the upcoming ODI World Cup, giving the pacer enough time to prove his fitness. (READ MORE)

8. One Day Cup 2023: Prithvi Shaw continues scintillating form with unbeaten century

Prithvi Shaw continued his good run of form in the One-Day Cup in England as he followed up his double-hundred with an unbeaten century against Durham. (READ MORE)

9. The Hundred Women's 2023: Dane van Niekerk ruled out of remainder of tournament due to thumb injury

Oval Invincibles suffered a huge blow as their captain, Dane van Niekerk, was ruled out of the Hundred Women's 2023 with a thumb injury suffered during the match against Manchester Originals. (READ MORE)

10. The Hundred Women 2023: Sophie Ecclestone takes catch of her own bowling to send Phoebe Litchfield packing

Manchester Originals captain Sophie Ecclestone took a sensational return catch in the game against Northern Superchargers to dismiss Phoebe Litchfield. (READ MORE)