August 25 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Sanjay Manjrekar picks his India’s XI for Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar picked his set of players who could feature in India’s first match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023. With less than 10 days to go for the high-octane clash, cricketer-turned-commentator Manjrekar provided his playing XI that could make the cut against Pakistan. (READ MORE)

2. KBC asks Ravichandran Ashwin-related question for ₹25 Lakh, moment goes viral

Popular Indian quiz show- ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)’, featured a question regarding Ashwin for a whopping sum of INR 25 lakhs. The contestant was asked who is the only Indian player to dismiss both father and son in Test cricket. (READ MORE)

3. ODI World Cup 2023: Sanjay Bangar names his 15-member squad

Sanjay Bangar unveiled his favoured 15-member team. His squad for the mega event includes five specialist batters, two wicketkeeper-batters, two spin-bowling all-rounders, one pace-bowling all-rounder, one specialist spinner, and four fast bowlers. (READ MORE)

4. I think Jos Buttler will be the leading run scorer in ODI World Cup 2023: Jacques Kallis

Former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis has predicted that England skipper Jos Buttler will be the leading run-scorer in the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. The ICC global event is scheduled to be played in India from October 5 to November 19. (READ MORE)

5. ‘You will have to play him’ – Aakash Chopra backs Mohammed Siraj ahead of Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna for ODI World Cup

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra backed pacer Mohammed Siraj ahead of Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna to make the cut in India’s squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Notably, Siraj, Shardul, and Prasidh are part of the 17-member squad that will travel to the forthcoming Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, which is slated to kickstart on August 30. (READ MORE)

6. '700-wicket carrot dangling in front of him' - Stuart Broad on James Anderson's future

Stuart Broad opined that Anderson is doing well physically and has the hunger to extend his career at the top level. The two friends recently did a few commentary stints together and Broad hoped that after Anderson's retirement, maybe, they could reunite in the commentary box. (READ MORE)

7. Police cannot keep calm as Virat Kohli poses with them for picture in Bengaluru

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen posing with Police in Bengaluru while visiting an institute in Bengaluru. Moreover, the police who were in charge of security had a tough time at the campus, controlling the crowd. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Teams will know each other well’ - Marcus Stoinis on how India tour before World Cup will help Australia prepare better

With the World Cup around the corner, pressure would be felt by every team including the Aussies, who will take on the hosts of the tournament. With little over a month left until the start of the World Cup, star Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis came forward to talk about the gruelling assignment of facing India in their very first game. (READ MORE)

9. Reports: Team India players get warning as BCCI unpleased with Virat Kohli for disclosing 'confidential' Yo-Yo test score

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a verbal warning to the national team players after star batter Virat Kohli disclosed his Yo-Yo test score on social media. Considered as ‘confidential information’, the apex board advised the players to avoid posting such information on the social media. (READ MORE)

10. Tim Paine joins Adelaide Strikers as assistant coach ahead of BBL 13

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine is set to begin his coaching stint, as he joins Adelaide Strikers as the assistant coach ahead of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 season. Notably, the 13^th edition of the top-tier league will commence on December 7, as Brisbane Heat will take on Melbourne Stars in the curtain raiser, at The Gabba, in Brisbane. (READ MORE)