August 23, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Reports: Jay Shah in support of ICC’s INR 125 crore plan to save Test cricket

As per reports, BCCI secretary Jay Shah and ECB are fully backing ICC's plan of having a fund of about $15 million for the development of Test cricket. (READ MORE)

2. 'After Mohammad Asif of Pakistan, I saw that quality in him' - Aaqib Javed heaps praise on Asitha Fernando

Sri Lanka's bowling coach Aaqib Javed praised Asitha Fernando after the latter's impressive performance on Day 2 of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)

3. Andrew Flintoff to discontinue as England coaching staff; ECB doesn't bother responding

Andrew Flintoff is set to end his tenure as a member of England's coaching staff, with his relationship with captain Jos Buttler reportedly being one of the issues. (READ MORE)

4. Watch: Jess Jonassen mimics Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic pose after taking wicket in WCPL 2024

Jess Jonassen struck Shah Rukh Khan's iconic pose after taking a wicket during the Trinbago Knight Riders versus Barbados Royals clash in WCPL 2024. (READ MORE)

5. Shakib Al Hasan and Sheikh Hasina accused in Rubel’s death during Bangladesh protest

Shakib Al Hasan and 146 others have been accused for the murder of Rubel during the protests in Bangladesh. (READ MORE)

6. Former Punjab Kings batter Paul Valthaty takes up head coach role in the USA

Former IPL centurion Paul Valthathy has been roped in as the head coach of Seattle Thunderbolts in the Minor League Cricket in the USA. (READ MORE)

7. I think Harry Brook is the new Joe Root: Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad compared Harry Brook to legendary cricketers like Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen. (READ MORE)

8. PAK vs BAN 2024: Saud Shakeel surpasses Steve Smith, just below Donald Bradman in batting average charts after Rawalpindi ton

Saud Shakeel surpassed Steve Smith's Test average with his third century in the format in the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. (READ MORE)

9. 'Not necessarily thinking beyond Australia series' - Marcus Trescothick undecided on taking up full-time coaching role for England's white-ball teams

Marcus Trescothick said that he is not thinking about England's full-time white-ball coaching role as yet. (READ MORE)

10. WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan plucks out one-handed screamer to dismiss Zakir Hasan

After scoring a splendid century in the first innings, Mohammad Rizwan took an excellent one-handed catch to dismiss Zakir Hasan on Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. (READ MORE)