August 6 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. Imran Khan arrested again, sentenced to three years imprisonment
Pakistan's World Cup-winning skipper Imran Khan has been arrested and sentenced to a three-year jail term in the Tokshakhana case. (READ MORE)
2. 'They haven't been playing spinners quite well' - Salman Butt analyses India’s squad ahead of ODI World Cup
Salman Butt gives his assessment of India's squad as they aim for their third ODI World Cup win. (READ MORE)
3. ‘It is now time to recuperate and recharge my body’ – Ajinkya Rahane reflects on opting out of Leicestershire stint
Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane shared on his 'X' handle the reason behind opting out of the Leicestershire stint. (READ MORE)
4. Glenn McGrath predicts four teams likely to reach semi-final of 2023 ODI World Cup
Glenn McGrath picks four teams he feels are most likely to reach the semifinals of the upcoming ODI World Cup and also gave explanations for the same. (READ MORE)
5. ‘Pakistan have handled pressure in a better way in recent past’ - Waqar Younis confident of Pakistan’s chances against India in ODI World Cup
Waqar Younis admitted that previous Pakistan sides choked against India in World Cups but felt that the current crop of Pakistani players handle pressure better. (READ MORE)
6. England's Ben Foakes 'bit lost' after Ashes Test squad snub
Talented England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes opens up after losing his place in the Test side. (READ MORE)
7. 'His comfort on the pitch stood out' - Wasim Jaffer praises Tilak Varma's debut innings against West Indies
Wasim Jaffer praised Tilak Varma after the Indian batter played a fine debut innings against the West Indies in the first T20I. (READ MORE)
8. Afghanistan confident over Rashid Khan's fitness for Pakistan series
ACB chief selector Asadullah Khan is hopeful that Rashid Khan, who skipped playing in the Hundred, will be fit in time for the three-match ODI series versus Pakistan. (READ MORE)
9. 'Umpires have to be more ruthless’ - Brad Hogg provides solutions to slow over-rate issue
Brad Hogg suggests solutions to slow over-rate issue after England and Australia were docked 19 and 10 points, respectively, for not being able to bowl their overs in the specified time during the Ashes. (READ MORE)
10. Reports: Inzamam-ul-Haq set to become new chief selector of Pakistan
As per reports, legendary batter Inzamam-ul-Haq is all set to become the new chief selector of Pakistan. (READ MORE)
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