August 25 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Pakistan win a thriller against spirited Afghanistan to bag series

Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted as Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in the second ODI of their ongoing series to clinch the three-match affair. (READ MORE)

2. 'Hold your head high, whole nation is proud' - Cricketers delighted as 18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa ends as runner-up in Chess World Cup

Several cricketers took to social media to congratulate R Praggnanandhaa as he ended up as the runner-up in the Chess World Cup, losing to Magnus Carlsen. (READ MORE)

3. ‘I don't understand it’ - Kate Cross gives her take on rumours of The Hundred getting scrapped

Star English cricketer Kate Cross reflected on the rumours about The Hundred getting scrapped. She opined that she does not understand the news. (READ MORE)

4. 'Blues Forever' - Sachin Tendulkar's photos with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari grab spotlight

Legendary former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar went viral after he was captured alongside Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. (READ MORE)

5. Pakistan Cricket Board unlikely to add more teams in PSL till 2025

A recent report revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to add more teams to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) until 2025. (READ MORE)

6. India picked Axar Patel ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal because of his batting: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly recently came forward to review India’s squad for the Asia Cup and opined that the side picked Axar Patel ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal due to his batting prowess. (READ MORE)

7. Umesh Yadav signs with Essex for remainder of County Championship season

Star Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed a deal with Essex County Cricket Club for their remaining matches of the County Championship season. (READ MORE)

8. 'The way he has been able to understand the demands of the international game' - Saba Karim lauds Rinku Singh for sticking to natural game on Ireland tour

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim heaped massive praise on Rinku Singh for sticking to his game as India toured Ireland for the T20I series. (READ MORE)

9. T10 format is really good but quite challenging as well: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir talked of the T10 format. Opining that it is quite entertaining, Gambhir stated that it can be challenging as well. (READ MORE)

10. Pakistan name 15-member squad for Asian Games 2023, uncapped all-rounder Qasim Akram to lead

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took centre stage and announced their 15-member squad for the Asian Games 2023. (READ MORE)