August 17 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Jasprit Bumrah has got leadership skills and can become India's Test captain: Robin Uthappa

Former India batter Robin Uthappa believes Jasprit Bumrah is a very shrewd tactician and has the ability to lead India in the longest format of the game in the coming years. (READ MORE)

2. Ravi Shastri backs Ishan Kishan to open the innings in Asia Cup

Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri recently suggested opening the innings with Ishan Kishan and demoting Shubman Gill down the order to have a right-left-hand combination at the top. (READ MORE)

3. Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on possible exclusion from 2023 ODI World Cup squad

Ravichandran Ashwin recently stated that he does not give such thoughts any mental space as it is not his job to select the team that will be participating in the World Cup. (READ MORE)

4. Bangladesh to host New Zealand for three ODIs ahead of World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled a complete schedule for the Blackcaps' tour, comprising both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. (READ MORE)

5. Aakash Chopra sympathises with injured Prithvi Shaw

Aakash Chopra felt that Prithvi Shaw was just beginning to turn his fortunes with consistent scores but luck didn't do him a favour as he is returning home to recover from the injury. (READ MORE)

6. 'We face Shaheen, Haris, Naseem in the nets' - Abdullah Shafique to reporter's question on facing Jasprit Bumrah challenge in Asia Cup

Abdullah Shafique believes Pakistan's net sessions, where he faces the country's pace sensations like Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, will help the batters in the multi-nation event. (READ MORE)

7. I don't see the reason why Virat Kohli can't be playing 2024 T20 World Cup: Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar, who served as India's batting coach in recent years, was of the opinion that Kohli's experience will be invaluable in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. (READ MORE)

8. Aakash Chopra baffled by Wanindu Hasaranga’s Test retirement

While Wanindu Hasaranga’s decision has garnered mixed reactions, Aakash Chopra expressed his disappointment in players preferring to play franchise cricket instead of the longest format. (READ MORE)

9. Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn demands aggressive approach from players

Newly appointed head coach Grant Bradburn expects his boys to play an aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. Rishabh Pant meets Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri

Rishabh Pant was recently captured having a fun chat with the star Indian football captain, Sunil Chhetri, as his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals shared the picture (READ MORE)