August 24 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Laura Wolvaardt takes over as South Africa's interim captain

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that Laura Wolvaardt will be the interim captain of the senior women's cricket team. (READ MORE)

2. I don't think Rohit Sharma should be looking to bat down the order: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar felt that disturbing the opening combination of Rohit and Shubman might not be the right idea. Instead, the 74-year-old suggested that Virat might be moved down to No. 4 to make room for Ishan Kishan. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: Rashid Khan nominates for 2023-24 draft, simmers down on BBL boycott

It has been reported that the leg-spinner has registered himself as one of the overseas draft picks, which will eventually allow Adelaide Strikers to retain him for the upcoming edition of the competition. (READ MORE)

4. Shreyas Iyer gears up for India comeback with solid 199 in practice game at NCA

Reportedly, Shreyas Iyer batted for a total of 38 overs, followed by 50 overs of fielding in the simulation game. A BCCI source aware of the matter said that Iyer scored 199 in the practice game. (READ MORE)

5. Sourav Ganguly takes charge of Eden Gardens preparations with 12-member special committee

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is closely working with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) as they aim to provide a smooth experience to all the fans in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

6. I don't think there's any spinner in India better than Yuzvendra Chahal in white-ball formats: Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh expressed his disappointment with the decision of selectors to exclude Yuzvendra Chahal from the Asia Cup 2023 squad. (READ MORE)

7. Gautam Gambhir makes bombshell remark on 2011 World Cup glory

Gambhir expressed that former star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was not given due credit for helping the Men in Blue reach the final of the World Cup as the media instead focused on MS Dhoni’s title-winning six. (READ MORE)

8. My partnership with Jasprit Bumrah is going well and we're eager to continue it: Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna opens up on his India return and the relationship he shares with India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. (READ MORE)

9. Injured Ebadot Hossain in race against the clock for ODI World Cup 2023

Bangladesh could be handed a significant blow as pacer Ebadot Hossain is on the cusp of missing the 2023 ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. Virat Kohli crushes Yo-Yo Test, raises level to 17.2

Sharing his Yo-Yo Test result on Thursday, August 24, Kohli stunned the cricketing world as he raised his fitness level to a time trial of 17.2. (READ MORE)