August 30 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ODI format tests you completely as a batter: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has expressed his deep affinity for One Day International cricket, emphasizing how the format rigorously tests a player's all-around skills. (READ MORE)

2. It would have been good if the whole of Asia Cup 2023 would have been held in Pakistan: Babar Azam

With the majority of the matches being held in Sri Lanka, Pakistan skipper Babar expressed that he would have liked for the entirety of the Asia Cup to be held at home. (READ MORE)

3. Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain ruled out of ODI World Cup 2023

Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain is confirmed to miss the eagerly-anticipated 2023 ODI World Cup which is scheduled to be played in India during October-November. (READ MORE)

4. England Women to receive equal match fees as Men’s team

In a massive step forward, England Women are set to receive equal match fees as the Men’s national team cricketers. (READ MORE)

5. Ashton Agar shares injury update ahead of ODI World Cup

Ashton Agar mentioned the rehab is going well and thus, he expects to be playing with 100% intensity in the ODI series against South Africa. (READ MORE)

6. New Zealand Cricket name Scott Weenink as their new chief executive

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) recently came forward to announce Scott Weenink as their new chief executive of the board. (READ MORE)

7. India arrive in Colombo for Asia Cup 2023

India have arrived in Colombo on Wednesday, August 30, ahead of their much-anticipated campaign opener against arch-rivals Pakistan scheduled on September 2. (READ MORE)

8. It will take some beating since Pakistan is an extraordinary team: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned that if Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan manage to remain consistent with their performances in the next three months, Pakistan can prove to be extremely dangerous. (READ MORE)

9. Mukesh Kumar reveals how Jasprit Bumrah’s advice helped him

India pacer Mukesh Kumar shared Jasprit Bumrah's advice in which the cricketer mentioned the things he should keep doing in order to excel in international cricket. (READ MORE)

10. Playing against Pakistan and India is opportunity to show they belong here: Nepal coach Monty Desai

Monty Desai is excited as his team is playing a prestigious tournament like the Asia Cup and is hopeful of the players throwing up a challenge against pre-tournament favourites in the form of India and Pakistan. (READ MORE)