August 21, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. ENG vs SL 2024: Sri Lankan players evacuated from dressing room after false fire alarm

Although the fire alarm was false, it did create chaos among the touring party. (READ MORE)

2. 'It was a compliment, he was incredible' - Ben Duckett clarifies old 'Bazball' comment on Yashasvi Jaiswal

Former cricketers and cricket pundits had lambasted Duckett for not appreciating Jaiswal. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: Jay Shah to takeover ICC chairperson role as Greg Barclay's replacement

The ICC issued a press statement in which they specified the deadline for the current directors to recommend contenders as well as the process to be followed if there's more than one seeker for the prestigious job. (READ MORE)

4. Delhi police arrest cowshed owner in 13-year-old boy's electrocution at cricket ground case

The victim tried to pick a ball but ended up suffering the wrath of an electric pole's live wire which was left open. (READ MORE)

5. 'I have never seen a better innings than that' - Shaheen Afridi terms Virat Kohli's MCG innings 'best' he has ever seen

Kohli orchestrated a magical innings of an unbeaten 82 off 53 and his down-the-ground six against Haris Rauf is still talked about. (READ MORE)

6. 'Virat is still the same as me as he was 10-15 years before' - Piyush Chawla on his relationship with Virat Kohli

According to Chawla, Kohli remains grounded and has not let success change his core personality. (READ MORE)

7. Adam Gilchrist picks his all-time favourite wicketkeeper-batters

The 52-year-old has revealed that he idolised former Australia cricketer, Rodney Marsh. (READ MORE)

8. Naseem Shah reveals why he does not let his father watch cricket 

 Naseem added that he rings his brothers to make sure that their father is not watching. (READ MORE)

9. Faruque Ahmed replaces Nazmul Hassan as new BCB president

Notably, Ahmed represented Bangladesh cricket team from 1988 to 1999 and also captained the side for a brief period. (READ MORE)

10. Want Tamim to play for two-three more years: New BCB president Faruque Ahmed

faruque acknowledged the left-hander's importance to Bangladesh cricket. (READ MORE)