August 5, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'We weren’t good enough - Rohit Sharma calls for more consistency from batters after going down in second ODI

After the defeat, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stated that their performance wasn’t good enough and asked his teammates to be more consistent. (Read More)

2. Watch: Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant direct hit finds Kamindu Mendis short of the crease during IND vs SL 2nd ODI

During the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, star cricketer Shreyas Iyer got a remarkable direct hit to run Kamindu Mendis out in the first innings. (Read More)

3. Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe passes away at 55

Former England middle-order batter Graham Thorpe passed away at the age of 55. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the tragic news earlier today. (Read More)

4. 'I'm not saying it is a wrong approach' - Ashish Nehra opines on Gautam Gambhir's experiments in Sri Lanka series

Former pacer Ashish Nehra recently criticized current India head coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to include senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka. (Read More)

5. SA20 announce Dinesh Karthik as league ambassador ahead of third season

SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 competition, welcomed Dinesh Karthik as a league ambassador. Karthik’s vast cricketing expertise is an exciting prospect for the promotion of the league. (Read More)

6. 'I'm not afraid to take risk' - Rohit Sharma firm on keeping up aggressive batting approach

Despite the loss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma remained determined about his aggressive batting style and opened up about team strategy and individual performance. (Read More)

7. ‘Love playing at Chepauk, one of the most supportive and appreciative crowds’ - Rahul Dravid while attending TNPL final

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid was in attendance to watch the finals of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (Read More)

8. ‘In these conditions the game can turn on its head’ - Abhishek Nayar on India’s stunning collapse against Sri Lanka

India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar gave his takeaways from the second ODI, pointing out that Jeffrey Vandersay and the hosts’ lower order made the difference. (Read More)

9. Watch: Sam Curran bags maiden hat-trick in The Hundred 2024 after scoring scintillating half-century versus London Spirit

Sam Curran was in red-hot form in The Hundred 2024 encounter between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles at Lord's on Sunday, August 4. (Read More)

10. PCB signs MoUs for School, College, and University cricket development

PCB has signed MoUs with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Capital Development Authority (CDA), and Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) for holistic development of cricket in the country. (Read More)