August 11, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Watch: Suryakumar Yadav visits Yankee Stadium, gets presented with special New York Yankees jersey

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a visit to the historic Yankee Stadium in the Bronx in New York City on Saturday where he was presented a Yankees pinstripe jersey. (Read More)

2. I’m not going to defend Virat Kohli but playing spin was very hard in Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik took center stage and opined that it is quite tough to bat in Sri Lankan conditions. (Read More)

3. Both BGT and the Ashes are massive tours on Australian cricket calendar: Nick Hockley

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley gave a significant take about the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), mentioning that it now rivals the iconic Ashes series in terms of commercial value. (Read More)

4. Tanvir Ahmed questions India’s batting credibility post Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement

Former Pakistan pacer Tanvir Ahmed has raised concerns about the future of Indian cricket, particularly the batting lineup, once modern-day greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retire. (Read More)

5. Watch: Alex Davies stuns Joe Root with spectacular one-handed catch in The Hundred 2024

Alex Davies took an awe-inspiring catch to dismiss Joe Root in The Hundred 2024 encounter between Southern Brave and Trent Rockets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. (Read More)

6. Reports: BCCI Ethics Committee directs MS Dhoni to file response in INR 15 crore fraud case

In a reported development, a formal complaint has been filed in the name of the legendary cricketer MS Dhoni with the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). (Read More)

7. 'You'll get the good news soon' - Kuldeep Yadav reveals wedding plans

Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has disclosed his intended partner in a recent discussion. He revealed that the "good news" would be forthcoming. (Read More)

8. Sri Lanka Ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets Chairman of Saudi Cricket Federation in Riyadh

Ambassador Ameer Ajwad of Sri Lanka met with Prince Saud Al Mishal Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Cricket Federation, at the latter's residence in Riyadh on August 6. (Read More)

9. When Shane Warne read Brendon McCullum's shot in BBL match and bowled him out

Late Shane Warne predicted and executed Brendon McCullum's dismissal in real time, leaving fans and commentators in awe. (Read More)

10. 'I had a score of 18.3 in the Yo-Yo Test' - Mandeep Singh believes age not a barrier to fitness and skills in cricket

Mandeep Singh had been the face of Punjab in the domestic circle for over a decade, and his move to Tripura for the 2024-25 season sent shockwaves in the Indian cricketing circuit. (Read More)