August 22, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Three Indian-origin women named in Australia’s U-19 squad

Cricket Australia picked three Indian origin players which highlighted how their inclusion in the team displayed the ever-growing diversity of Australian cricket. (READ MORE)

2. ‘I will remember that six for the rest of my career’ - Deepti Sharma after The Hundred extravaganza

The experienced Indian batter Deepti Sharma revealed that since she was the set batter, she decided to take the responsibility and finish it off. (READ MORE) 

3. Rohit Sharma credits ‘three pillars’ for helping him transform Team India

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma credited BCCI Secretary Jay Shah along with former head coach Rahul Dravid and selector Ajit Agarkar for giving ample freedom to players which helped the Men in Blue to lift the T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

4. Cheteshwar Pujara ends Sussex stint ahead of 2025 County season

Pujara has made 501 runs in nine innings at an average of 62.22 for Sussex. (READ MORE)

5. Players are heavily dependent on coaches or mentors: Ravichandran Ashwin

The 37-year-old's revelation comes at a time when coaching in sports has become more developed, with many players placing great trust in their mentors. (READ MORE)

6. Yashasvi Jaiswal's strokeplay also has its vulnerabilities: Matthew Hayden

 Team India are set to face Australia in a five-match Test series in November. In the same vein, the former legend, Matthew Hayden was seemingly keen on seeing how Jaiswal adjusts on bouncy tracks. (READ MORE)

7. 'If the money is good enough' - Rahul Dravid on possibilities of biopic movie on his life

Interestingly, during an award ceremony, the former Indian head coach was asked about who should play his role in a biopic. (READ MORE)

8. Tristan Stubbs blocked himself from going crazy to find consistency

Rising South African star Stubbs has finally learned the art of being consistent and credited it to the change in his mindset which helped him to find his mojo with the bat. (READ MORE)

9. Ollie Pope doesn’t want to be Ben Stokes: Chris Woakes

Woakes mentioned that Pope was calm and was communicating well with all the bowlers about the field changes and that he seemed like a natural successor of Stokes. (READ MORE)

10. 'Wouldn’t shy away from it' - Chris Woakes on playing Tests away from England

The 35-year-old added that the selectors have a plan but if he is given an opportunity, he wouldn’t say no to them. (READ MORE)