August 16 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side leaves for Ireland on Independence Day for three-match T20I series

The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took the flight to Ireland where they will face Andrew Balbirnie's men in a three-match T20I series. (READ MORE)

2. Virat Kohli refutes media reports about his supposed plans to construct cricket pitch at his Alibaug farmhouse

Virat Kohli took to social media to deny reports suggesting that he plans to construct a cricket pitch at his Alibaug farmhouse. (READ MORE)

3. England to host Zimbabwe for historic one-off Test in May 2025

England will be hosting Zimbabwe for a one-off Test in May 2025, which will be a four-day encounter. (READ MORE)

4. 'I was more nervous about the whole travel bit than about match' - Ishant Sharma recalls his ODI debut series

Ishant Sharma revealed the hardships he faced off the field during his debut ODI series in Ireland in 2007. (READ MORE)

5. Humble is the perfect word to describe Prithvi Shaw: Northamptonshire coach John Sadler

Prithvi Shaw, who has been in exceptional form in England's One-Day Cup, received rich praise from Northamptonshire coach John Sadler. (READ MORE)

6. Sachithra Senanayake faces travel ban following match-fixing charges

Sachithra Senanayake, who has been charged on numerous occasions with match-fixing charges, has been barred from traveling overseas for the next three months. (READ MORE)

7. ODI World Cup 2023: Everything you need to know about the World Cup Ticket Registration

Fans can now register for tickets to the ODI World Cup 2023 which is scheduled to take place in October-November. (READ MORE)

8. 'Chutti hai fir bhi bhaagna toh padega' - Virat Kohli shares video of intense treadmill session

Virat Kohli shares a motivating video on Independence Day as he prepares for the Asia Cup challenge. (READ MORE)

9. ‘So happy and proud of you’ - Tilak Varma congratulates Dewald Brevis on maiden South Africa call-up

Tilak Varma, who recently made his India debut and impressed fans and experts alike, congratulated fellow Mumbai Indians batter Dewald Brevis after his maiden South Africa call-up. (READ MORE)

10. MS Dhoni hoists Indian flag at his Ranchi farmhouse on 77th Independence Day

MS Dhoni celebrated India's Independence Day at his Ranchi farmhouse as he hoisted the Indian flag. (READ MORE)