August 19, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: Suryakumar Yadav/ Instagram)

1. ‘Nothing is beyond your reach’ – Mohammed Shami provides glimpse into training regime at NCA

Indian pacer, Mohammed Shami is at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, completing his rehabilitation process after undergoing an ankle operation. (Read More)

2. Shikhar Dhawan halts interview to hug Rishabh Pant in DPL 2024, Image goes viral

The debut season of Delhi Premier League (DPL 2024) has attracted immense attention as stars like Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan graced the stage. (Read More)

3. ‘Agla Station: West Indies’ – Jemimah Rodrigues exudes excitement ahead of maiden WCPL stint

Star India batter Jemimah Rodrigues will be playing her first-ever Women’s Caribbean Premier League season this year. (Read More)

4. Harbhajan Singh writes open letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over Kolkata rape-murder case

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh addressed a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing his concern over the delay in justice and urging for immediate action. (Read More)

5. ‘Educate your son, husband, brothers, father’ – Suryakumar Yadav’s plea amid Kolkata rape-murder case

India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav recently posted an Instagram story which had a strong message which must be ingrained in the minds of the society. (Read More)

6. ‘Grateful for every moment in blue’ – Rinku Singh shares heartfelt post on completing one year in international cricket

August 18, 2024, marked a year of Indian cricketer, Rinku Singh, being involved with the Men in Blue. It was the same date last year when Rinku was deservedly granted his first India cap. (Read More)

7. West Indies announce squad for T20I series against South Africa; Russell, Holder, Joseph rested

The West Indies cricket team is set to face South Africa in a three-match T20I series but with a notably different lineup. (Read More)

8. ‘His hunger and passion are unmatchable’ – Rohit Sharma lauds Virat Kohli as latter completes 16 years in international cricket

While lauding the unmatchable aura of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma also highlighted the experience and added that it comes with immense struggle. (Read More)

9. ‘He proved fitness, ran on the field and scored runs’ – Salman Butt on Babar Azam’s fitness concerns

Pakistan are gearing up for a two-Test match series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. Former captain Salman Butt recently has come to the defense of star batter Babar Azam’s fitness concerns. (Read More)

10. Mohammed Shami likely to make comeback with Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Mohammed Shami is expected to make his way back to competitive cricket with 2024-25 Ranji Trophy and represent Bengal in either of their first two games, against Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. (Read More)