August 27, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world
Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. India announce squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to begin on October 3. (Read More)
2. Duleep Trophy 2024: Siraj, Umran ruled out with illness; Jadeja released
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been released from the Team B squad of the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which is slated to begin on September 5. (Read More)
3. ENG vs SL 2024: Olly Stone to replace injured Mark Wood in England's XI for Lord's Test
England has announced that right-arm fast-bowler Olly Stone will replace the injured Mark Wood in the playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's starting on 29 August. (Read More)
4. ‘Don’t know if there’s a better batter while chasing in history’ - James Anderson hails Virat Kohli
Former England international James Anderson opened up about Virat Kohli's incredible chasing skills and stated that the 35-year-old is arguably the best chaser in the history of the game. (Read More)
5. 'Mohsin Naqvi has no idea about cricket' - Ahmed Shahzad criticizes PCB chairman
Former Pakistani opener Ahmed Shahzad has publicly slammed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, questioning his understanding of cricket and leadership capabilities. (Read More)
6. England announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup; Heather Knight to lead
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. (Read More)
7. 'Whenever we get the chance, we will play there’ - Kuldeep Yadav on possibilities of playing Champions Trophy in Pakistan
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav took centre stage and opined that he would love to go and play in Pakistan if he ever got the chance to do so. (Read More)
8. Justin Langer wants Steve Smith at four in Tests
Former Australia head coach Justin Langer feels that Steve Smith should be back at number four in the next series, which is against India. (Read More)
9. You will see Virat Kohli playing Test cricket for another five years: Sanjay Bangar
Former team India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expects Virat Kohli to play Test cricket for another five years. (Read More)
10. ‘Selection committee has no pool to turn to’ - Mohsin Naqvi questions Pakistan cricket's depth
Following an embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi called for "major surgery" to fix the issues. (Read More)
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