August 7 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘Increase their match fees’ - Chaminda Vaas provides probable solution to end country versus franchise cricket debate

In the last couple of years, cricketers have opted out of the central contract offered by their national cricket board and instead signed deals with various franchises across the globe. Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas believes that if all the cricket boards increase the match fees then the problem will eventually get solved. (READ MORE)

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways with head coach Brian Lara, announce Daniel Vettori as replacement

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has parted ways with Brian Lara as head coach of the side on Monday, August 7. The franchise announced New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori as Lara’s replacement. (READ MORE)

3. 'I’m pretty sure that we can fight' - Chaminda Vaas on Sri Lanka's 2023 ODI World Cup chances

When the ODI World Cup was last organised in India, Sri Lanka played the finals and Vaas expects something similar this time around as well. (READ MORE)

4. Cheteshwar Pujara scores breezy century for Sussex against Northamptonshire

India and Sussex seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara displayed his magnificent white-ball skills as he slammed a breezy century against Northamptonshire on Sunday, August 6, in the One-Day Cup. (READ MORE)

5. MS Dhoni clicks candid selfie with traffic cop, wins the internet

MS Dhoni once again won the internet with his touching gesture for a fan as the legendary cricketer posed for a photo with a traffic police officer outside the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium. (READ MORE)

6. Not playing any other leagues apart from IPL costs India at the ICC level: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa mentioned that BCCI manages to protect IPL, but it eventually hurts the players in understanding the mindset of opponent cricketers who play T20 cricket more frequently. (READ MORE)

7. I am here because of my performances in IPL, two seasons were my turning point: Tilak Varma

India batter Tilak Varma expressed that his impressive performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) helped him earn a spot in the national team. Notably, Tilak dazzled with the bat as he notched up his maiden T20I half-century in the second T20I against West Indird. (READ MORE)

8. Very surprising with Yuzvendra Chahal not bowling his fourth over: Wasim Jaffer

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer was left surprised with India skipper Hardik Pandya’s bowling choices in the second T20I against West Indies. Jaffer mentioned that Hardik should have considered bringing Chahal back as the cricketer had the momentum. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I feel really jealous when I watch him play’ - Ravichandran Ashwin extols Chris Woakes for latter's stellar Ashes 2023 campaign

Ravichandran Ashwin lavished massive praises on England all-rounder Chris Woakes following the latter’s impressive campaign in the recently concluded Ashes 2023. Notably, Woakes played a pivotal role in England’s success in two of the final three fixtures, helping his side get on level the series. (READ MORE)

10. Australia name preliminary 2023 World Cup squad

Australia announced their team for South Africa and India ODIs, which is also their preliminary squad for the World Cup. Uncapped spinner Tanveer Sangha and all-rounder Aaron Hardie are two surprise inclusions in the squad. (READ MORE)