August 15, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

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1. Bangladesh series is very important to us: Jay Shah

Jay Shah revealed that he has not spoken to the new authorities in charge in Bangladesh, and if they do not contact the BCCI, then they will get in touch with him. (Read More)

2. ‘Not even a candidate for Test captaincy?’ – Aakash Chopra perplexed over Rishabh Pant’s captaincy snub in Duleep Trophy

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra was particularly surprised to see Rishabh Pant not being named as one of the captains of the four Duleep Trophy squads. (Read More)

3. ‘Continuity is important as shuffling, for the growth of the game’ – Jay Shah opens up on IPL Mega Auction

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently opened up about two controversial issues in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Impact Player Rule and the future of mega auctions. (Read More)

4. Rashid Khan back with MI Cape Town for SA20 2025

Rashid Khan will be back at MI Cape Town alongside his Afghanistan teammate Azmatullah Omarzai for SA20 Season 3. (Read More)

5. ‘The foundation was laid in my first term’ – Jay Shah reflects on development of high performance centre in Bengaluru

Jay Shah revealed the challenges that the pandemic posed to the development of the high-performance centre, but it was made the priority in the second term. (Read More)

6. Sean Abott called up to Australia’s UK tour squad following Spencer Johnson’s injury

Injured left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson will be replaced by all-rounder Sean Abbott, who was only part of the ODI squad that would take on England across five matches. (Read More)

7. Have suggested there should be a dedicated fund for Test cricket: Jay Shah

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has been one of the leading voices in protecting Test cricket. Under his leadership, the apex council made a stunning decision to axe Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kisan from central contracts. (Read More)

8. ‘The batters need to be a lot more ruthless’ – Temba Bavuma ahead of second Test against West Indies

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma expects his frontline batters to be more aggressive and ruthless in the second Test against West Indies in Guyana. (Read More)

9. Steve Smith ‘not fussed’ about opening role in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Star Australia opener Steve Smith is ready to bat in any position that the team management may deem fit for him in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Read More)

10. Whole world knows that India vs Pakistan is on one side and everything else is on the other side: Basit Ali

Former Pakistan batter, Basi Ali retorted to Ravi Shastri’s claim of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s importance and quipped that India is creating hype of Indo-Aus rivalry. (Read More)