August 11 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘I know how it feels after surgery, it’s quite tough’ – Rohit Sharma on KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer’s injuries ahead of India comeback

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his stance on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s injuries as they gear up for a return to the national team. (READ MORE)

2. Rinku Singh can play finisher role for India if given a longer rope: Abhishek Nayar

KKR's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who has seen Rinku's development from close quarters, has backed the talented batter to excel in the finisher role for India in the future. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Finally someone said it’ - AB de Villiers backs Harsha Bhogle’s narrative regarding Tilak Varma’s 49* controversy

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers agreed with Harsha Bhogle, who opined that Tilak Varma missing out on a half-century wasn't a big deal. (READ MORE)

4. Virat Kohli named India's top earner from Instagram

According to the Hopper Instagram Rich List 2023, Kohli charged a jaw-dropping sum of INR 14 crore for every single sponsored post he put on Instagram. (READ MORE)

5. Pakistan Women's squads announced for white-ball assignments against South Africa

Pakistan, who will host South Africa for three T20Is and as many ODIs in a historic bilateral series at home, announced their squad on Friday, August 11. (READ MORE)

6. 'Tried for 15 years to stop that happening' - Aaron Finch opens up on being troubled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar

During a Q&A session on Twitter, Aaron Finch was questioned about his difficulties against the veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (READ MORE)

7. TNCA revives Buchi Babu tournament after six years, turns down MS Dhoni's proposal to include Jharkhand

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has rejected the former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's suggestion to include the Jharkhand state team in the forthcoming Buchi Babu competition. (READ MORE)

8. Asia Cup 2023: Tickets for Pakistan leg of tournament to go on sale starting August 12

As the much-awaited ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 comes closer, it's been announced that all cricket fans can buy tickets for the Pakistan leg matches from August 12, Saturday. (READ MORE)

9. Uniformed police officer showcases fiery bowling skills, Mumbai Indians share viral video

Cricket fans worldwide were left in awe as a viral video emerged, showcasing a uniformed police officer exhibiting remarkable bowling skills in the cricket nets (READ MORE)

10. CPL 2023: Ambati Rayudu joins St Kitts & Nevis Patriots as marquee player

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu recently made history as he became the second Indian player to compete in the men’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023. (READ MORE)