August 29 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Pakistan are favourites to win Asia Cup 2023: Saeed Ajmal

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal deemed his national team as ‘favourites’ to win the forthcoming Asia Cup which is slated to begin on Wednesday, August 30. Notably, Babar Azam-led Pakistan will kickstart the proceedings as they square off with Nepal in the curtain raiser of the ACC event at the Multan Cricket Stadium. (READ MORE)

2. 'Was 22, didn’t understand the magnitude of it' - Virat Kohli reminisces golden moments from World Cup 2011 triumph

The Delhi batter recently shared his experiences of playing in the 2011 ODI World Cup which was jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Kohli, who was just 22 years old back then, said that he couldn't fathom the magnitude of the achievement back then. (READ MORE)

3. David Warner's 'piercing' confusion triggers airport security alarm

Star Australian batter David Warner was recently caught up in a series of bizarre events after he was stopped by security at the Los Angeles airport. The 36-year-old was passing through security with his wife Candice Warner after attending the recent wedding of actor Dominic Purcell and Miley Cyrus' mother, Tish Cyrus when the incident occurred. (READ MORE)

4. Virat Kohli is a world-class player, knows his strengths and weaknesses and plays accordingly: Saeed Ajmal

Former Pakistan cricketer Saeed Ajmal lavished praise on the flamboyant India batter, Virat Kohli, by acknowledging his consistent performances. Notably, Kohli is gearing up for the forthcoming Asia Cup which is scheduled to begin on August 30, jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)

5. Spencer Johnson, Matt Short, Aaron Hardie in line to make debut in first South Africa T20I

Australia are set to field three uncapped players in the first T20I match against South Africa which is scheduled to be played at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, August 30. Notably, Cricket Australia announced the playing XI for the first fixture as the likes of Spencer Johnson, Matt Short and Aaron Hardie will make their debut against the Proteas. (READ MORE)

6. 'We are very happy to win this medal' - India captain Sushma Patel after her team bags Gold in IBSA World Games

Cricket made an entry into the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) World Games for the first time this year. Under the inspirational leadership of Sushma Patel, a visually impaired Indian women's cricket team won the gold medal after annihilating Australia by nine wickets in a rain-curtailed contest at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday, August 26. (READ MORE)

7. KL Rahul ruled out of India's first two matches in Asia Cup 2023

The 31-year-old's comeback in the Asia Cup 2023 has now faced a huge setback as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Rahul will miss India's first two matches of Asia Cup 2023. Notably,  India are set to play Nepal and Pakistan in their first two matches. (READ MORE)

8. Rishabh Pant greets teammates in Alur training camp ahead of Asia Cup

Team India are currently in Alur, Karnataka, as they are preparing for a training camp to better prepare themselves. However, amidst the hard-working players, star Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was spotted in the camp as well as he was seen greeting his teammates and joking around with them in the camp. (READ MORE)

9. 'Cricket interest there is humongous' - Wasim Akram urges cricket world to pay attention to Nepal

The great rise of Nepal's cricket has caught the attention of a former Pakistani legend, Wasim Akram, who believes that the world should pay their attention to the rapidly emerging team. Nepal are set to make their debut in the Asia Cup and will be facing Pakistan in Multan on August 30 followed by a match against India in Kandy on September 4. (READ MORE)

10. Zaheer Khan influenced my game, the way he used to hide his reverse swing was impressive: Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma, who has played 105 Test matches in his career, mentioned that Zaheer has influenced him a lot during his playing days which helped him claim a truckload of wickets during his professional career. (READ MORE)