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

1. Ben Stokes is very much his own man, makes his own decisions: Jos Buttler

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler sheds light on Ben Stokes' comeback to ODI cricket ahead of the series against New Zealand. (READ MORE)

2. Friendship with Babar Azam has caused me more harm than benefit, it adds extra pressure on both of us: Usman Qadir

Pakistani leg-spinner Usman Qadir revealed that it was not Babar Azam but Misbah-ul-Haq, who gave him the chance to represent his country. (READ MORE)

3. Virat Kohli unveils Audi Q8 E-Tron in Mumbai

Virat Kohli was present at the launch of the brand-new Audi Q8 E-Tron in Mumbai on Friday, August 18. (READ MORE)

4. Mohammad Naim Sheikh walks on fire as part of his mind-training routine ahead of Asia Cup

Bangladesh batter Mohammad Naim Sheikh partakes in a scary drill to train his mind ahead of the Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

5. Star Sports unveils its commentary panel featuring cricketing legends for Asia Cup 2023

Star Sports revealed the full list of commentators who will be calling the games during the forthcoming Asia Cup and it includes some bonafide legends. (READ MORE)

6. 'He is one of the best players to ever play cricket, so I can't really complain, can I?' - Harry Brook reacts after provisional World Cup squad snub

Harry Brook reflects after missing out on selection to England's provisional squad for the World Cup and praises Ben Stokes, who took his spot. (READ MORE)

7. 'Can you go and sit on bench because I want to play now?' - Tim Paine criticizes Ben Stokes' U-turn on ODI retirement

Tim Paine launched a scathing attack on Ben Stokes after the England all-rounder came out of ODI retirement to play the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India. (READ MORE)

8. When you are captaining, you think more about the team and not just your own performance: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah gave an assessment of his performance after his comeback to international cricket following a gap of almost 11 months. (READ MORE)

9. Mumbai Indians appoint Lasith Malinga as fast bowling coach

Lasith Malinga replaces Shane Bond as the fast bowling coach of five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians. (READ MORE)

10. Greg Chappell picks his 2023 World Cup semi-finalists

Former Indian coach Greg Chappell predicted four teams who could make it to the semifinals of World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)