August 20 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'Right thing to do' - R Ashwin defends Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli skipping West Indies, Ireland T20Is ahead of ODI World Cup

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin came forward to the defence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after both missed the multi-format white ball series against the West Indies (READ MORE)

2. Reports: Jasprit Bumrah to replace Hardik Pandya as vice-captain for Asia Cup, ODI World Cup

Several reports recently emerged that stated that star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah could replace all-rounder Hardik Pandya as vice captain of the side for upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup. (READ MORE)

3. Shivam Dube might not have as much bowling ability as Hardik but he gives you an option: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently came forward to opine over Shivam Dube’s bowling ability and how he is used in the ongoing T20I series against Ireland. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: Elections-bound Gautam Gambhir likely to miss IPL 2024

Several reports emerged that stated that former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir could be missing his coaching role in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to elections. (READ MORE)

5. 'They will face problem' - Basit Ali highlights India's fragile middle order ahead of Asia Cup

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali came forward to point out how team India’s weak middle order could pose problems for them in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

6. 'People leave hand when you go down' - Prithvi Shaw shares cryptic story following injury setback

Star Indian batter Prithvi Shaw took to Instagram to share a cryptic story after he recently injured himself. The cryptic post sent the fans into a frenzy, questioning its meaning. (READ MORE)

7. Avesh Khan might be brought in the playing XI, potentially replacing Arshdeep Singh: Saba Karim

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim came forward to give his take on the side’s potential changes for the second T20I against Ireland. Opining that Avesh Khan could be picked in the lineup. (READ MORE)

8. 'We as players do what we get told' - Kagiso Rabada shares opinion on SA20-NZ Test series clash

Star South African pacer Kagiso Rabada reflected on how the players have to do what they are told in context to how many star players will miss their Test series against New Zealand to compete in the SA20 in 2024. (READ MORE)

9. ‘You have to make adjustments according to the situation’ – Shafali Verma reflects on Harmanpreet Kaur’s two-match ban ahead of Asian Games

Shafali Varma talked of how unfortunate it is that team India will be travelling to the Asian Games in the absence of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur but opined that they have to adapt to the situation. (READ MORE)

10. Nitish Rana set to join Uttar Pradesh for upcoming domestic season

Indian batter Nitish Rana is all set to join Uttar Pradesh from Delhi for the upcoming Indian domestic season. He recently appealed for a NOC from the DDCA. (READ MORE)