September 8, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Chris Woakes. (Photo source: Gareth Copley – ECB/ECB via Getty Images)

1. Twitter Reactions: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva script Sri Lanka’s comeback against England on Day 3

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis supported each other very well and registered a half-century each, which put England under some pressure. (READ MORE)

2. Moeen Ali announces international retirement

England all-rounder Moeen Ali announces international retirement, stating that the team needs to evolve in the new cycle. (READ MORE)

3. Mitch Marsh encourages Scotland to support Australia during England series

Marsh thanked the Scotland board for hosting them and encouraged the supporters to cheer for Australia in the upcoming multi-format white-ball series against England. (READ MORE)

4. BCB sheds light on Chandika Hathurusingha’s future as Bangladesh head coach

According to BCB director Nazmul Abedin, Hathurusingha is still in Bangladesh’s plans and would be spearheading the team on their upcoming tour of India. (READ MORE)

5. No injury threat to Khurram Shahzad, set to feature in Test series against England

As per reports, Khurram Shahzad has come good after the scan and there is no threat of a serious injury. (READ MORE)

6. Watch: Chris Woakes turns spinner in third Test against Sri Lanka

With bad light hampering the progress, England pacer Chris Woakes, known to click 140 kmph, turned a spinner in between. (READ MORE)

7. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms England series will take place in Pakistan

Chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, after he clarified that Multan and Rawalpindi will be hosting the Test series against England. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Rahul Dravid won on the principles of cricket and principles of life’ — Matthew Hayden extols former India head coach

Hayden recalled the famous partnerships between Dravid and Laxman and revealed how the one at Eden Gardens foiled Michael Slater’s celebration plans. (READ MORE)

9. Wasim Akram lashes out at Pakistan for losing crucial phases in Bangladesh series

Wasim Akram is the latest entrant to the bubble and he stressed that Pakistan lost crucial phases during the two-match series against Bangladesh. (READ MORE)

10. ‘It was necessary for me to show intent’ — Shreyas Iyer on Duleep Trophy half-century

India D captain Shreyas Iyer was happy with his intent-filled half-century against India C in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. (READ MORE)