August 18 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Ravi Shastri, Sandeep Patil and Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. ‘No problem ji.. isko khatam kar dete hai’ – Former BCCI General Manager reveals how Akshay Kumar helped DD avoid huge financial loss

Former BCCI General Manager Amrit Mathur revealed in his autobiography how Akshay Kumar canceled his contract with Delhi Daredevils to help the franchise avoid serious financial loss. (READ MORE)

2. ‘No one owns a position’ – Ravi Shastri backs Ishan Kishan to open the innings in Asia Cup

Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad, and Sandeep Patil weighed in on how India’s opening pair could look in the upcoming Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Selection of the team is not my job’ – Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on possible exclusion from 2023 ODI World Cup squad

Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on how he is going to deal with a potential snub from the upcoming ODI World Cup squad. (READ MORE)

4. I don’t see the reason why Virat Kohli can’t be playing 2024 T20 World Cup: Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar backed Virat Kohli to make a comeback to India’s T20 squad and play in the World Cup next year. (READ MORE)

5. ‘What is happening in world cricket?’ – Aakash Chopra baffled by Wanindu Hasaranga’s Test retirement

Aakash Chopra wondered if Wanindu Hasaranga made the right call by announcing retirement from Test cricket at the age of 26 to focus on white-ball cricket. (READ MORE)

6. PCB release extended WC promotional video after previous version receives severe backlash due to absence of Imran Khan

After facing widespread criticism, PCB uploaded a ‘complete’ version of a promotional video including some of Pakistan cricket’s most glorious moments. (READ MORE)

7. Arjun Tendulkar wishes speedy recovery to Prithvi Shaw, shares throwback picture

Arjun Tendulkar wished his mate Prithvi Shaw a speedy recovery after the young batter’s stint for Northamptonshire ended with a knee injury. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Atmosphere outside is very, very different’ – Virat Kohli opens up on India-Pakistan encounters

Virat Kohli explained what an India versus Pakistan clash looks like from a player’s point of view. (READ MORE)

9. Jaydev Unadkat signs with Sussex for County Championship

Jaydev Unadkat will be seen in action for Sussex in the County Championship as he will be joining Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara in the squad. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants appoint MSK Prasad as their strategic consultant ahead of mega auction

Former chief selector of the Indian cricket team, MSK Prasad, has been appointed as the strategic consultant of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. (READ MORE)