August 14, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. India-Bangladesh first T20I moved from Dharamsala to Gwalior

India’s first T20Is against Bangladesh, which was to be played on October 6 in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Gwalior, while venues of the first and second T20Is of England’s India tour, in January 2025, have been swapped. (Read More)

2. Watch: Sachin Tendulkar turns southpaw on International Left Handers Day

Sachin Tendulkar wished his colleagues in cricket on International Left-Handers Day. The right-handed batter posted a video of batting and bowling with his left hand to mark the occasion. (Read More)

3. 'Ha bhai dikh gayi rolex' - Dhruv Jurel drops cheeky comment on Riyan Parag's post

Riyan Parag uploaded a picture of himself on his social media handle enjoying the tranquillity. But more than the post, his colleague Dhruv Jurel’s cheeky comment has garnered hilarious reactions. (Read More) 

4. Ben Stokes ruled out of summer with hamstring tear, Ollie Pope to lead in Sri Lanka Tests

ECB confirmed that vice-captain Ollie Pope will take up leadership duties in the absence of Ben Stokes. However, no new player will be added to the squad as a replacement. (Read More)

5. I’ve definitely become a better bowler if you ask me: Umran Malik

The young pacer Umran Malik, burst onto the scene with his exceptional pace in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) and is now trying to get back the faith of the national team selectors. (Read More)

6.'A left-armer would be ideal' - Ricky Ponting wants India to pick Khaleel Ahmed for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Australian stalwart Ricky Ponting suggested that India should bring Khaleel Ahmed on the tour to add more variety to their seam-bowling attack. (Read More)

7. Tahlia McGrath 'really impressed' with talent and potential in Indian women's cricket

Australia A women's team captain Tahlia McGrath lauded some of the talented players in the India A team after winning a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20 series in Brisbane. (Read More)

8. Graham Thorpe passed away after being hit by train, reveals inquest

In another major development around the passing of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, it has come to light that the former cricketer passed away after being hit by a train in Surrey. (Read More)

9. 'We're playing our next Test after ten months' - Shan Masood wants Pakistan to play more Tests

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood asserted that they should play more Test matches, as he prepares his side for what is going to be a rare busy schedule of red-ball cricket. (Read More)

10. Fortunate to have Harmanpreet Kaur and other Indian cricketers in WBBL, says GM Alistair Dobson

WBBL General Manager Alistair Dobson has said that Indian players bring in tremendous attraction which has helped the league in terms of revenue. (Read More)