August 30, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. WCPL 2024: Barbados Royals clinch back-to-back titles after defeating Trinbago Knight Riders in summit clash

Barbados Royals beat Trinbago Knight Riders by four wickets to win consecutive Women's Caribbean Premier League titles. (READ MORE)

2. ECB wants IPL teams to sign Non Disclosure Agreement related to The Hundred

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been pushing the IPL (Indian Premier League) franchises to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before accessing sensitive and internal information related to its finances. (READ MORE)

3. Barinder Sran announces retirement from international, domestic cricket

Former India pacer Barinder Sran announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. (READ MORE)

4. 'Having all of us together for Aai’s birthday is the best thing' - Sachin Tendulkar celebrates mother's birthday

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his mother, Rajni Tendulkar's 87th birthday as he shared a heartwarming picture from the cake-cutting ceremony. (READ MORE)

5. ‘I owe him a lot’ - Joe Root dedicates 33rd Test hundred to Graham Thorpe

Joe Root scored his 33rd Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the second Test and dedicated the milestone to Graham Thorpe. (READ MORE)

6. Expect a good fight in second game from Pakistan: Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe asserted that the mood in the camp is great after the historic win against Pakistan in the first Test. (READ MORE)

7. 'Is only Shaheen Afridi responsible for Pakistan's defeats?' - Ahmed Shehzad slams PCB for dropping pacer in 2nd Bangladesh Test

Ahmed Shehzad slammed PCB for making Shaheen Afridi the scapegoat as the left-arm pacer was dropped for the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. (READ MORE)

8. Australia excels at home because they understand their conditions: John Buchanan

Former Australia head coach John Buchanan named Pat Cummins and Co. as the favourites going into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. (READ MORE)

9. Rashid Khan's back injury resurfaces, ruled out of one-off Test versus New Zealand

Rashid Khan has been sidelined for Afghanistan's one-off Test versus New Zealand due to a back injury he suffered last month. (READ MORE)

10. West Indies women announce squad for T20 World Cup, Deandra Dottin returns after two years

West Indies announced their squad for October's Women's T20 World Cup as Deandra Dottin returned to international cricket after a two-year hiatus. (READ MORE)