August 20, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

Albie Morkel and Morne Morkel. (Source – Twitter/X)

1. ‘There aren’t too many people sticking their hands up’ – Martin Speight endorses former pupil Harry Brook for England captaincy

Having viewed the 25-year-old’s progress closely, the former England cricketer revealed that the batter is not scared of trying out-of-the-box things (Read More)

2. Adam Finch delays knee surgery to help Worcestershire’s relegation battle

After the scans revealed a double tear to a capsule in Finch’s knee and the meniscus, he requires an operation on his meniscus, which will be followed by long rehab work (Read More)

3. BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon calls for board of directors meeting on August 21

BCB director and chairman of the umpires committee, Iftikhar Ahmed Mithu, confirmed the meeting’s arrangements but remained tight-lipped about the agenda (Read More)

4. ‘A job with no room for error’ – Albie Morkel weighs in on brother Morne’s appointment as India’s bowling coach

Albie said that the former South African speedster would love working with Jasprit Bumrah, who he acknowledged as the best all-format bowler in world cricket (Read More)

5. ‘Mohammad Shami is expected to be fit’ – Jay Shah expects pacer to return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been given a rest ever since the T20 World Cup, but Mohammed Shami has yet to feature for the side (Read More)

6. I play to win and the World Cup exit pained me a lot: Naseem Shah

Naseem added that people in the restaurant and even his family asked him the reason for defeat but the cricketer had no answer for them (Read More)

7. ‘It’d be a sad day if we don’t get to play at the Gabba’ – Marnus Labuschagne laments as Cricket Australia retires venue for Tests

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley had recently stated that Gabba might find an end owing to plans being laid down for a bigger venue (Read More)

8. ‘It would be cool to be part of an Olympics’ – Steve Smith keeps 2028 dream alive as T20I spot in shadows

There were speculations that the 35-year-old will be retiring in one of the formats after his dismal outing in the World Cup 2023 (Read More)

9. Shakib Al Hasan is batting well after eye testing: Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha

Shakib had revealed that his vision was impacted due to subtle issues with his left eye (Read More)

10. Shipston Cricket Club receive financial support from Darren Gough

The fund’s aim is to provide support to rural sports teams in the 26 counties (Read More)