July 22, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'BCCI agreed to most of the things I have asked for' - Gautam Gambhir on support staff appointments

Gambhir, who took over from Dravid following India's triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup, expressed his satisfaction with the BCCI's support. (READ MORE)

2. Ravindra Jadeja has had terrific T20, 50-over World Cups, so he's not at all dropped: Ajit Agarkar

The former cricketer stated that it would have been pointless to include both Axar Patel and Jadeja for a short trip to Sri Lanka, especially when they offer almost similar services. (READ MORE)

3. I share a very good relationship with Virat Kohli, it's a relationship between two mature individuals: Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir clarified that the relationship he shares with Kohli is not for TRP. (READ MORE)

4. 'Best relationship is a relationship which is built on trust' - Gautam Gambhir offers insights into his coaching philosophy

The former India opener, who will be serving as the head coach of a team for the first time, explained the importance of giving freedom to the players to derive results in favour of the side. (READ MORE)

5. 'Look at Rinku, we can only pick 15' - Ajit Agarkar reacts to criticism following Ruturaj-Abhishek snub from Sri Lanka tour

Agarkar said that only 15 players can be picked in the squad, and it's tough to please the fans and to accommodate everyone who is playing well. (READ MORE)

6. 'He has started to bowl which is a good sign' - Ajit Agarkar provides update on Mohammed Shami's return

In the recent press conference in Mumbai, newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed various topics, including the recovery of star pacer Mohammed Shami and the potential for new fast bowlers to make their Test debuts. (READ MORE)

7. Viv Richards, Carl Hooper term Brian Lara's claims in his recently published book as 'gross misrepresentations'

Viv Richards and Carl Hooper, have vehemently countered their erstwhile West Indian colleague Brian Lara for brazenly misrepresenting their characters and disfiguring the actual events of the past in his recent literary release, Lara: The England Chronicles. (READ MORE)

8. 'Your choice of words isn't good' - Basit Ali slams Mohammed Shami after pacer calls Inzamam-ul-Haq's comments 'cartoonish'

The choice of words has not sat well with many Pakistani cricketers, leading to a backlash against the Indian pacer. Ali, in particular, has been vocal in his criticism of Shami and expressed his disappointment. (READ MORE)

9. 'Always amuses me that he's termed as all-rounder from Baroda' - Dav Whatmore slams Hardik Pandya for infrequent domestic appearances

Hardik's sporadic domestic appearances were lambasted by former Baroda coach, Dav Whatmore. (READ MORE)

10. Joe Root can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record in Test cricket: Michael Vaughan

Former England cricketer, Michael Vaughan, has backed star batter, Joe Root, to break the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in the history of Test cricket. (READ MORE)