August 27 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Matthew Hayden picks India's 15-member squad for ODI World Cup, leaves out Kuldeep, Chahal

Australian legend Matthew Hayden shared his views on how India's 15-member squad should look as they hope to win the ODI  World Cup for the second time at home. (READ MORE)

2. President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Indian women’s blind cricket team for clinching gold in IBSA World Games

The honourable President of India Droupadi Murmu has congratulated the country's women's blind cricket team for clinching the gold medal in the IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) World Games 2023 in Birmingham. (READ MORE)

3. 'You don't want to go flat out from ball one' - Curtly Ambrose shares invaluable advice for Jasprit Bumrah

Legendary West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose was effusive in his praise for Jasprit Bumrah, classifying the Indian speedster as unorthodox but highly effective and advising him to gradually progress to bowling at full tilt. (READ MORE)

4. Jos Buttler's heroics propel Manchester Originals into The Hundred Final with record run chase

Manchester Originals skipper Jos Buttler produced a gritty knock of 46-ball 82 runs, as his side advanced to the men's Hundred final. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Fakhar Zaman could be that slight weak link’ - Aakash Chopra analyses Pakistan’s top order ahead of Asia Cup

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raised his concerns and stated that Fakhar Zaman is probably the weak link in the Pakistan team, following his dismal outing in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. (READ MORE)

6. Asia Cup 2023: Litton Das misses Sri Lanka flight due to illness

Star Bangladesh batter will not be in the Bangladesh squad which will be flying to Sri Lanka for the 2023 Asia Cup owing to illness. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: VVS Laxman to return as stand-in head coach for Asian Games

As per reports, National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman will step in as the head coach of team India and will try to win gold for India in the Asian Games. (READ MORE)

8. Karun Nair parts ways with Karnataka, to join Vidarbha

Karun Nair revealed his decision to bid farewell to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and join the Vidarbha Cricket Association. (READ MORE)

9. 'This is the result of the entire team’s effort' - Babar Azam reacts after Pakistan secure No. 1 spot in ODI rankings

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has reflected on his team's efforts after Pakistan earned the No.1 spot in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: Ahmedabad to host ODI World Cup opening ceremony on October 4

Ahead of the ODI World Cup, slated to begin on October 5, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to host an inaugural ceremony on October 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (READ MORE)